Bengaluru techie’s weight gain sparks debate on toxic work life
A Bengaluru techie’s Reddit post about gaining 24 kg over two years due to 14–16-hour workdays has reignited the debate on how toxic work routines are damaging young professionals’ health. Dr Venugopal Pareek, obesity specialist at Hyderabad’s CARE Hospitals said many young adults he sees live on minimal sleep, sedentary routines, and junk food.