A sedentary lifestyle can take a huge toll on your heart. Researchers have found that lack of exercise and excessive weight are strongly associated with a type of heart failure that is very hard to treat.

Heart failure is a chronic condition in which the heart is unable to supply enough oxygenated blood to meet the demands of the body. 

"Previous studies have consistently found an association between low levels of physical activity, high BMI (body mass index), and overall risk of heart failure, but this study shows that the association is more pronounced for heart failure with preserved ejection fraction, the type of heart failure that is the most challenging to treat," said the study's senior author Jarett Berry, Associate Professor at University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in the US.

Heart failure is approximately equally divided between two subtypes — heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF) and heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (HfrEF).

Ejection fraction refers to the percentage of the blood that exits the heart with each contraction.

Many treatments have been developed for treating heart failure with reduced ejection fraction but there are no evidence-based treatments for the other type. 

The pooled analysis looked at data from 51,000 participants in three cohort studies, the Women's Health Initiative, the Multiethnic Study of Atherosclerosis (MESA), and the Cardiovascular Health Study. 

Among the 51,000 participants, there were 3,180 individuals who developed heart failure. Of these, 39 per cent were heart failure with preserved ejection fraction, 29 per cent were heart failure with reduced ejection fraction, and 32 per cent had not been classified when the data was gathered.

The incidence of heart failure with preserved ejection fraction was 19 per cent lower for individuals who exercised at recommended levels, showed the findings published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology.

Similarly, body mass index (BMI) had an inverse relationship with heart failure with preserved ejection fraction. 

Higher BMI levels were more strongly associated with heart failure with preserved ejection fraction than with heart failure with reduced ejection fraction.

The UEFA imposed penalties on Ukraine's Dynamo Kiev and Turkey's Besiktas for their fans' inappropriate behaviour during a Champions League match in Ukraine last December.

Each team has been fined €60,000 ($63,700) on charges of crowd disturbances and setting off fireworks, the Europe's football governing body announced in a statement on Monday, reports Xinhua news agency.

The Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) also noted the insufficient organisation of the match and said that Besiktas fans caused damage to the stadium's infrastructure.

At least 10 people were injured during the clashes between Dynamo and Besiktas supporters before the match held on December 6 at the Olympic stadium here. 
The game ended with a 6-0 win for the hosts.

Singer Beyonce and her husband and rapper Jay Z are reportedly planning to buy a 123-room mansion to accommodate their growing family.

The couple, who have five-year-old daughter Blue Ivy together, earlier announced that they are expecting twins, and as part of their preparations for the new arrival, they secretly viewed an 85 million pounds Hollywood abode belonging to heiress Petra Stunt and her businessman husband James Stunt earlier this month, reports femalefirst.co.uk.

"Beyonce and Jay Z are actively hunting for a house, something they can settle in for the next decade or so, and Petra's place seems to be very appealing to them," a source told The Sun newspaper.

"They were shown around two weeks ago and are thinking about whether it works for them. They know with their expanding brood it's time to get serious about laying some roots, and having a statement pad in Hollywood is at the top of their list.

"They loved the space and the size, they just need to work out if it's the right fit for the future," the source added.
 

Singer Beyonce and her husband and rapper Jay Z are reportedly planning to buy a 123-room mansion to accommodate their growing family.

The couple, who have five-year-old daughter Blue Ivy together, earlier announced that they are expecting twins, and as part of their preparations for the new arrival, they secretly viewed an 85 million pounds Hollywood abode belonging to heiress Petra Stunt and her businessman husband James Stunt earlier this month, reports femalefirst.co.uk.

"Beyonce and Jay Z are actively hunting for a house, something they can settle in for the next decade or so, and Petra's place seems to be very appealing to them," a source told The Sun newspaper.

"They were shown around two weeks ago and are thinking about whether it works for them. They know with their expanding brood it's time to get serious about laying some roots, and having a statement pad in Hollywood is at the top of their list.

"They loved the space and the size, they just need to work out if it's the right fit for the future," the source added.
 

Neil Patrick Harris has said he tried getting out from Jimmy Kimmel whether he was hosting the Oscars 2017.

The 43-year-old actor said the popular talk show host had outrightly refused to presenting the Academy Awards the last time the two talked, reported People magazine.

"I had gone to LA to do a kids show sponsored by RED, the AIDS Foundation, and I saw him afterwards and I said, 'Are you going to do it or what? You're on ABC, the show is on ABC,' and he said 'No, I'm not going to do it.' 

"Then a week later he announced he's doing it," Harris said with a laugh.

Neil Patrick Harris has said he tried getting out from Jimmy Kimmel whether he was hosting the Oscars 2017.

The 43-year-old actor said the popular talk show host had outrightly refused to presenting the Academy Awards the last time the two talked, reported People magazine.

"I had gone to LA to do a kids show sponsored by RED, the AIDS Foundation, and I saw him afterwards and I said, 'Are you going to do it or what? You're on ABC, the show is on ABC,' and he said 'No, I'm not going to do it.' 

"Then a week later he announced he's doing it," Harris said with a laugh.

 At least four persons were killed and over 20 others injured when several houses in Assam's Golaghat district caught fire due to a gas tanker accident, a police official said on Tuesday.

The tanker turned turtle on Monday night on the National Highway 37 that passes Rangoliting village leaking gas which ignited the blaze that engulfed over 20 houses, said the villagers.

The family of Bimal Bhuyan including his wife and daughter who were trapped inside one of these houses were charred to death. 

"One person, who was burnt severely was sent to the Guwahati Medical college and hospital where he succumbed," said the villagers.

"We have intimated the Numaligarh Refinery Limited (NRL) officials about the incident and requested them to send experts so that the leaks in the tanker can be sealed to make the area safe," said the police from Dergaon police station. 

The experts were on their way. 

Police said that the incident took place around 11 p.m. and the blaze caught the sleeping villagers by surprise.

"Those villagers who woke up fled to the nearby paddy fields and saved themselves," police added.

 At least four persons were killed and over 20 others injured when several houses in Assam's Golaghat district caught fire due to a gas tanker accident, a police official said on Tuesday.

The tanker turned turtle on Monday night on the National Highway 37 that passes Rangoliting village leaking gas which ignited the blaze that engulfed over 20 houses, said the villagers.

The family of Bimal Bhuyan including his wife and daughter who were trapped inside one of these houses were charred to death. 

"One person, who was burnt severely was sent to the Guwahati Medical college and hospital where he succumbed," said the villagers.

"We have intimated the Numaligarh Refinery Limited (NRL) officials about the incident and requested them to send experts so that the leaks in the tanker can be sealed to make the area safe," said the police from Dergaon police station. 

The experts were on their way. 

Police said that the incident took place around 11 p.m. and the blaze caught the sleeping villagers by surprise.

"Those villagers who woke up fled to the nearby paddy fields and saved themselves," police added.

Casey Affleck has said he has enjoyed his career so far and it has turned out to be exactly as he wanted.

The 41-year-old actor, who won the best actor Oscar at the 89th Academy Awards for his performance in Manchester by the Sea, also talked about his comparisons with actor brother Ben Affleck, reported Entertainment Tonight.

"I've been able to see other people's careers and how they've worked out and it's been an education. And so I've really enjoyed my career. It's been exactly what I wanted and I feel very blessed and happy with it," Affleck said.

He added he has been in the industry for more than two decades and gone through various ups and downs.

"I've been out here since I was 17-years-old and so I've gotten to know lots of actors who have had a lot of success and some failures and some hard times and some success again," the actor added.

Casey Affleck has said he has enjoyed his career so far and it has turned out to be exactly as he wanted.

The 41-year-old actor, who won the best actor Oscar at the 89th Academy Awards for his performance in Manchester by the Sea, also talked about his comparisons with actor brother Ben Affleck, reported Entertainment Tonight.

"I've been able to see other people's careers and how they've worked out and it's been an education. And so I've really enjoyed my career. It's been exactly what I wanted and I feel very blessed and happy with it," Affleck said.

He added he has been in the industry for more than two decades and gone through various ups and downs.

"I've been out here since I was 17-years-old and so I've gotten to know lots of actors who have had a lot of success and some failures and some hard times and some success again," the actor added.

Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Hansraj Gangaram Ahir on Tuesday urged the union territory government to evolve plans to equip its police with modern equipment and technology and pledged the Centre's support in this regard.

The Centre would provide necessary financial assistance to the Puducherry government in its efforts to equip the police with latest technologies so that crimes of any type could be tackled without hiccups, he said at the passing out parade of India Reserve Battalion personnel here.

Ahir lauded the Puducherry Police for maintaining law and order 'well'. "I pay my compliments to the police for their excellent role in ensuring a peaceful Puducherry," he said.

The Union Minister also appreciated the initiatives of Lt Governor Kiran Bedi in the implementation of `Swachch Bharat Abhiyan`.

The leadership provided by Chief Minister V Narayanasamy and the Lt Governor should be utilised by the people for the progress of the Union Territory, he said.

He said Puducherry was making a mark in implementing `digital and cashless transaction` as had been visualised by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and there was still scope for scaling greater heights.

Bedi said she was glad to see that as many as 98 women candidates had volunteered to become part of the police force and 303 personnel now inducted in the constable rank were recruited through transparent and fair selection mode.

Narayanasamy sought the Union Home Ministry`s support to further strengthen the police force here.

Director General of Police S K Gautam highlighted the role of police in various activities and social service programmes.

Welfare Minister M Kandasamy was among those present on the occasion.

Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Hansraj Gangaram Ahir on Tuesday urged the union territory government to evolve plans to equip its police with modern equipment and technology and pledged the Centre's support in this regard.

The Centre would provide necessary financial assistance to the Puducherry government in its efforts to equip the police with latest technologies so that crimes of any type could be tackled without hiccups, he said at the passing out parade of India Reserve Battalion personnel here.

Ahir lauded the Puducherry Police for maintaining law and order 'well'. "I pay my compliments to the police for their excellent role in ensuring a peaceful Puducherry," he said.

The Union Minister also appreciated the initiatives of Lt Governor Kiran Bedi in the implementation of `Swachch Bharat Abhiyan`.

The leadership provided by Chief Minister V Narayanasamy and the Lt Governor should be utilised by the people for the progress of the Union Territory, he said.

He said Puducherry was making a mark in implementing `digital and cashless transaction` as had been visualised by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and there was still scope for scaling greater heights.

Bedi said she was glad to see that as many as 98 women candidates had volunteered to become part of the police force and 303 personnel now inducted in the constable rank were recruited through transparent and fair selection mode.

Narayanasamy sought the Union Home Ministry`s support to further strengthen the police force here.

Director General of Police S K Gautam highlighted the role of police in various activities and social service programmes.

Welfare Minister M Kandasamy was among those present on the occasion.

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences says it "deeply" regrets "the mistakes that were made" after the wrong film was announced as the Best Picture winner at the 89th Academy Awards gala.

The gaffe occurred on Sunday night when veteran actors Warren Beatty and Faye Dunaway were given the wrong envelope. 

Dunaway announced the winner for the Best Picture category for La La Land, but minutes later the producers of Moonlight were informed that it was actually their film that had won the award.

The Academy said in a statement on Monday: "We deeply regret the mistakes that were made during the presentation of the Best Picture category during last night's Oscar ceremony. We apologise to the entire cast and crew of La La Land'and Moonlight whose experience was profoundly altered by this error." 

"We salute the tremendous grace they displayed under the circumstances. To all involved – including our presenters Warren Beatty and Faye Dunaway, the filmmakers, and our fans watching worldwide – we apologise."

The statement also mentioned that for the last 83-years, the Academy has entrusted auditor firm PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) to handle the critical tabulation process, including the accurate delivery of results. 

"The PwC has taken full responsibility for the breaches of established protocols that took place during the ceremony. We have spent last night (Sunday) and today (Monday) investigating the circumstances, and will determine what actions are appropriate going forward," the statement added. 

It added: "We are unwaveringly committed to upholding the integrity of the Oscars and the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences."

The gala was marred by a second goof-up where in the 'In Memoriam' segment, a photograph of living Australian producer Jan Chapman was mistakenly used against late costume designer Janett Patterson's name.

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences says it "deeply" regrets "the mistakes that were made" after the wrong film was announced as the Best Picture winner at the 89th Academy Awards gala.

The gaffe occurred on Sunday night when veteran actors Warren Beatty and Faye Dunaway were given the wrong envelope. 

Dunaway announced the winner for the Best Picture category for La La Land, but minutes later the producers of Moonlight were informed that it was actually their film that had won the award.

The Academy said in a statement on Monday: "We deeply regret the mistakes that were made during the presentation of the Best Picture category during last night's Oscar ceremony. We apologise to the entire cast and crew of La La Land'and Moonlight whose experience was profoundly altered by this error." 

"We salute the tremendous grace they displayed under the circumstances. To all involved – including our presenters Warren Beatty and Faye Dunaway, the filmmakers, and our fans watching worldwide – we apologise."

The statement also mentioned that for the last 83-years, the Academy has entrusted auditor firm PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) to handle the critical tabulation process, including the accurate delivery of results. 

"The PwC has taken full responsibility for the breaches of established protocols that took place during the ceremony. We have spent last night (Sunday) and today (Monday) investigating the circumstances, and will determine what actions are appropriate going forward," the statement added. 

It added: "We are unwaveringly committed to upholding the integrity of the Oscars and the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences."

The gala was marred by a second goof-up where in the 'In Memoriam' segment, a photograph of living Australian producer Jan Chapman was mistakenly used against late costume designer Janett Patterson's name.

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal will meet Lt Governor Anil Baijal on Tuesday afternoon to demand action against the ABVP and those who issued rape threats to a Delhi University student.

Kejriwal also alleged that the anti-national slogans were usually raised on directions of the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP), the student's wing of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh(RSS).

Gurmehar Kaur, a Delhi University student and daughter of an army Captain who died in the 1999 Kargil war, launched a social media campaign against the ABVP in wake of the violence in Ramjas College.

She later withdrew her campaign on Tuesday after receiving rape and death threats on social media by some who called her "anti-national".

"I'm withdrawing from the campaign. Congratulations everyone. I request to be left alone. I said what I had to say," she said.

"I have been through a lot and this is all my 20-year self could take."

Kejriwal had earlier held the BJP responsible for the Ramjas violence and the subsequent threats to Kaur.

"Threatening our daughters and sisters with rape; is this BJP's patriotism? Shame on these people," he said.

On February 22, Clashes erupted between activists of the left-wing All India Students Association (AISA) and the ABVP outside Ramjas College, after the ABVP forced suspension of an event to be addressed by JNU student Umar Khalid.

Khalid was jailed last year on sedition charges for allegedly shouting anti-national slogans.