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    Glossary Sedentary Lifestyle

    minimal physical activity, often involving prolonged sitting or lying down

    A sedentary lifestyle, also known as physical inactivity, refers to a way of living where an individual engages in minimal physical activity, often characterized by prolonged periods of sitting or lying down. This type of lifestyle is associated with various health risks, including obesity, cardiovascular disease, and type 2 diabetes, as well as potential negative impacts on mental health.

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      Indirect Skin Sign of COVID-19 Days: Striae Rubrae

      research Indirect skin sign of COVID‐19 days: Striae rubrae

      3 citations , July 2020 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology”
      This study observed a fourfold increase in striae rubrae among people under 20 during the COVID-19 outbreak, potentially linked to lifestyle changes like sedentary behavior and weight gain.

      research AYURVEDIC MANAGEMENT OF KHALITYA (HAIR FALL)

      February 2025 in “International Journal of Advanced Research”
      This study highlights Ayurveda's holistic approach to managing hair loss, known as Khalitya, through lifestyle changes, purification therapies, and targeted medications, addressing the condition's association with modern sedentary lifestyles and poor dietary habits.
      A Study on Etiological Factors Responsible for Hair Fall

      research A STUDY ON ETIOLOGICAL FACTORS RESPONSIBLE FOR KHALITYA (HAIR FALL)

      August 2023 in “International Ayurvedic medical journal”
      In this thesis, the authors concluded that various lifestyle factors such as poor dietary habits, stress, and inadequate hair care habits contribute significantly to hair fall, or Khalitya, highlighting the role of lifestyle changes in mitigating hair loss.

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      community Yes your lifestyle and diet has its role in hair loss.

      in Chat  296 upvotes 1 year ago
      Diet and lifestyle changes can reduce hair shedding but won't regrow hair lost to genetic male pattern baldness. Treatments like finasteride and dutasteride are necessary for significant hair regrowth.

      community Bloodflow? Does it affect hair growth?

       23 upvotes 7 years ago
      Hair loss is primarily caused by genetic sensitivity to DHT, not lifestyle factors like diet or exercise. Treatments like Minoxidil and Finasteride can help, but it's important to consult a dermatologist to determine the best approach for individual cases.

      community 13 months TOPICAL ONLY progress! (Diffuse thinner)

       554 upvotes 9 months ago
      The conversation is about a user's progress in treating diffuse hair thinning using a topical regimen including finasteride, minoxidil, ketoconazole, microneedling, saw palmetto, collagen, and vitamins, along with lifestyle changes. The user plans to switch from topical to oral finasteride for potentially better results.