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Sunday World
5 days ago
- Health
- Sunday World
Irish academic says ‘medical advice' to get 10k steps per day is a 'gimmick'
Professor Niall Moyna has said that the mantra began as a marketing ploy An Irish academic has said that the 'medical advice' to get 10,000 steps per day is a 'gimmick', not based on science. Niall Moyna, a professor of clinical exercise physiology at DCU told The Pat Kenny Show on Newstalk that it began as a marketing ploy. 'Back 60-years ago, a Japanese company at the time of the Tokyo Olympic Games came up with the first wearable step counter. 'The name that they used for the counter meant '10,000 step metre', that's when it came into popular culture and has been there for 60-years with no empirical evidence to back it up,' he said. (Getty Images) News in 90 Seconds - May 28th Professor Moyna said that it has gained popularity in recent years because smartphones make it very easy to track how many steps you take. 'If you do nothing on a daily basis, you sit around at home, you're ambulating, going to the bathroom, making a cup of tea, nothing else, you would take around 1,500 to 2,000 steps a day,' he said. 'So, we tend to use 2,000 as a reference and anything above that, you're going to get a health benefit. 'Basically, if you take an extra 517 steps beyond that 2,000, you actually get an 8% reduction in the risk of dying from mortal causes. 'Then the sweet zone, what's the optimum dose that we would need to get, what's the maximum risk reduction with the least effort, it's extra, around 6,700 steps. 'That's around 8,000 steps per day, and you're getting a 60% reduction in dying from all causes.' 'It doesn't matter what the disease is, whether it's cardiovascular, dementia, diabetes. 'It seems to be the same effect - do something and you get enormous benefits, but if you go beyond a certain number, you don't get anywhere near the same benefit.' He said people will have health benefits if they take between 2,000 and 5,000 steps per day. 'I would advise to anyone out there to take 5,000 to 6,000 steps per day, most days of the week, you're going to get most of the benefits you can gain from walking.' 'Everything beyond that, that's a bonus.' Monya added that there is evidence to suggest that as you get older, you need to take fewer steps.
India Today
6 days ago
- Automotive
- India Today
Olympic medalist Neeraj Chopra joins hands with Audi India
JSW Sports has announced that Neeraj Chopra has partnered with German automaker Audi. Audi made this partnership public by saying "the partnership celebrates the shared values between the athlete and the brand."Chopra is known most notably for his historic javelin throw at the Tokyo Olympic Games captured the nation's imagination. In his most recent performance, he achieved second place at the Janusz Kusocinski Memorial meet in Poland. The Indian athlete secured a spot among the top two by reaching a distance of 84.14m in his sixth and final Singh Dhillon, speaking on the partnership, said, 'At Audi, we stand for those who push boundaries - those who are not just defined by performance, but by the relentless pursuit of excellence. Neeraj Chopra is the embodiment of that spirit. Determined and iconic, his journey from ambition to achievement mirrors Audi's progressive DNA. His focus, speed, and unmatched performance make him a natural extension of our brand - a symbol of what it means to lead, not follow.' Expressing his excitement at the partnership, Chopra said 'I've always admired Audi - not just for the cars, but for what the brand stands for. As an athlete, these values resonate deeply with me. Whether it's on the field or in life, the pursuit of excellence never stops. I'm excited to join the Audi family and represent a brand that inspires forward motion in everything it does.'advertisementAudi claimed, 'the association not only celebrates an icon of Indian sport but also signals Audi's commitment to aligning with individuals who champion innovation, resilience, and evolution. Neeraj's progressive approach to training and relentless quest to refine his performance make him a perfect fit for Audi's evolving journey.'Karan Yadav, Chief Commercial Officer, JSW Sports said "All of us at JSW Sports are really happy to facilitate this association between Neeraj and Audi India, which is truly a landmark partnership for Indian sport and business. Audi is a car manufacturer that Neeraj really admires, and one whose vision as a brand aligns with that of his as an athlete. All our conversations with Audi have been very positive, and with Neeraj being one of India's finest athletes, I genuinely believe the potential of this partnership is limitless."Subscribe to Auto Today Magazine
India.com
23-05-2025
- Sport
- India.com
Neeraj Chopra clinches silver at Janusz Kusocinski Memorial in Poland
Neeraj Chopra. (PIC - X) India's two-time Olympic medallist Neeraj Chopra secured a second-place finish in the javelin throw at the Janusz Kusocinski Memorial meet in Chorzów, Poland, on Friday. Though Neeraj won his third medal of the season, he could not quite replicate his season-best performance from the Doha Diamond League, which had also bagged him a silver medal. Battling wet conditions at the Janusz Kusocinski Memorial meet in Chorzów, Chopra, considered India's greatest-ever athlete, struggled for his rhythm but did enough to continue his successful run in the season. With a below-par effort of 84.14m on his sixth and final attempt, Chopra, who hails from Haryana and is employed with the Indian Army, edged past Grenada's two-time world champion Anderson Peters, who managed a best of 83.24m. The 27-year-old Chopra, who hurled the spear past the 90m mark for the first time in Doha last week, had started his campaign at the Janusz Kusocinski Memorial with a foul and then followed it up with 81.20m and then made a deliberate four on his next attempt. Chopra, the golden boy of Indian athletics, intentionally overstepped on his next turn and threw 81.80m with his fifth throw before achieving his best distance of the day in his final attempt. Germany's Julian Weber continued his strong form and once again got the better of Chopra, clinching top honours with a winning throw of 86.12m. Weber had hurled the javelin to 91.06m in Doha to win the gold medal, which was also the first time he went past the 90 m mark in his career The silver in Poland is the third medal for the season for Neeraj Chopra, who made history by bagging a gold medal in the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games and followed it up with a silver medal in Paris 2024. Chopra started his season by winning the Potch Invitational Meet in Potchefstroom, South Africa, with an 84.52m throw in April before bettering his own personal best and the national record to 90.23m at the Doha Diamond League last week.
The Star
19-05-2025
- General
- The Star
Postboxes that housed explicit media retired
AFTER decades of use, Nagasaki retired its 'white postboxes' at the end of March. The mailbox-like receptacles were designed for people to drop off magazines, DVDs and other materials containing depictions of sex or violence. The goal was to keep such materials from being disposed of on riverbanks or at parks, where they might be seen by children. According to an expert, the first white postbox was set up in Hyogo prefecture in 1963. The trend spread to the rest of the country in 1964, when the first Tokyo Olympic Games were held, and the movement to protect children from harmful literature gained steam. An official at the Nagasaki prefectural government said Nagasaki installed the postboxes in 1964. More cities in Nagasaki prefecture followed, creating a faster rollout than in most other prefectures. Currently, the postboxes still stand in 19 of the prefecture's municipalities. In March, three Nagasaki officials visited the nine white postboxes in the city, emptied them, and stuck notices on the receptacles that read 'closed'. — The Japan News/ANN
Straits Times
17-05-2025
- General
- Straits Times
City in Japan shuts down ‘postboxes' that collected mature magazines, DVDs
A Nagasaki city official posts a notice reading 'closed' on a 'white postbox' in Nagasaki in March. PHOTO: THE JAPAN NEWS/ASIA NEWS NETWORK NAGASAKI - After decades of use, Nagasaki retired its 'white postboxes' at the end of March. The mailbox-like receptacles were designed for people to drop off magazines, DVDs and other materials containing depictions of sex or violence. The goal was to keep such materials from being disposed of on riverbanks or at parks, where they might be seen by children. According to an expert, the first white postbox was set up in Hyogo Prefecture in 1963. The trend spread to the rest of the country beginning the next year, when the first Tokyo Olympic Games were held and the movement to protect children from harmful literature gained steam. An official at the Nagasaki prefectural government said Nagasaki installed the postboxes in 1964. More cities in Nagasaki Prefecture followed, creating a faster rollout than in most other prefectures. Currently, the postboxes still stand in 19 of the prefecture's municipalities. However, with the rise of the internet, the need for the receptacles has faded. They have received fewer and fewer drop-offs of publications and DVDs, and people sometimes even use them to dispose of cigarette butts. One early morning in March, three Nagasaki officials visited the nine white postboxes in the city. After emptying the postboxes, they tucked pieces of cardboard into the slots and taped over the cardboard. Then they stuck notices on the receptacles that read 'closed.' THE JAPAN NEWS/ASIA NEWS NETWORK Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.
