Fitness

Researchers develop fitness sensor that monitors health

Thuwal [Saudi Arabia], February 14 (ANI): Perspiration is basically sweating from sweat glands, often in response to heat, exercise or stress. Researchers have developed a fitness sensor that monitors the sweat of a person and keeps a check on their health.

2022-02-14T10:40:12.142618+00:00 IST

Study finds weight loss decreases risk of colorectal cancer

Oxford [England], February 13 (ANI): A new study has shed light on the connection between weight loss and the risk of cancer.

2022-02-13T16:16:43.972330+00:00 IST

Daily exercise may provide relief for itchy eyes: Study

Waterloo (Ontario) [Canada], February 13 (ANI): According to a few researchers from the University of Waterloo, exercise is extremely beneficial for our eyes.

2022-02-13T10:37:38.958126+00:00 IST

For people with meniscal tears, exercise and surgery are equally effective: Study

Odense [Denmark], February 13 (ANI): A meniscal tear is a common injury in which forceful twisting causes certain tissue in the knee to tear. The first study in the world comparing surgical and non-surgical treatment of meniscal tears in young people showed that exercise and patient education provided similar results as surgery.

2022-02-13T07:19:00.561636+00:00 IST

Men with high body fat may be at risk for osteoporosis: Study

Washington [US], February 11 (ANI): In a new study, researchers have found that men with high body fat may be more likely to break a bone than those with normal levels of body fat.

2022-02-11T16:36:05.561289+00:00 IST

Study suggests older people in good shape have fitter brains

Washington [US], February 11 (ANI): According to the findings of a recent study, seventy- to eighty-year-olds who train for better fitness are better at solving cognitive tasks and are less likely to suffer cognitive impairment.

2022-02-11T16:26:11.726225+00:00 IST

Calorie restriction trial reveals key factors in extending human health: Study

Washington [US], February 11 (ANI): A new study led by Yale researchers confirms the health benefits of moderate calorie restrictions in humans and identifies a key protein that could be harnessed to extend health in humans.

2022-02-11T03:00:22.807360+00:00 IST

Health apps have solution for everything but most older adults don't use them: Study

Michigan [US], February 10 (ANI): Mobile apps have now made it possible to track everything from exercise, number of steps walked in a day, to calories to blood pressure and even blood sugar, and use the information to stay on target with health goals or managing a chronic condition. But a new poll showed that most people over age 50 haven't been using such apps and that those who might get the most help out of them are less likely to actually use them.

2022-02-10T13:14:55.769535+00:00 IST

Changing diet could add up to a decade of life expectancy, says study

Bergen [Norway], February 9 (ANI): Our elders unsurprisingly lived up to eighty years and more, even without much medication or hospitalisation, while the youth nowadays grapple with heart diseases, diabetes, obesity, blood pressure and whatnot. But, according to a new study, a young adult could add more than a decade to their life expectancy by changing their diet from a typical Western diet to an optimized diet that includes more legumes, whole grains and nuts, and less red and processed meat.

2022-02-09T12:34:16.454333+00:00 IST

Is bedtime media use harmful for sleep? Study suggests so!

Delaware [US], February 9 (ANI): It's not uncommon to hear people rant about becoming insomniac, especially post the COVID-19 pandemic. Even the early birds started staying up late into the night, binge-watching films or web series or scrolling through social media, as there was no other outlet during then. But how much does that impact our bodies? A new study opened up about this.

2022-02-09T08:26:34.333747+00:00 IST

Exercising for even three seconds a day has great health benefits: Study

Niigata [Japan], February 8 (ANI): Weight training or resistance training has been known to have many benefits including building muscle, burning body fat, strengthening your bones and joints, reducing injury risk, and improving heart health. A new study from Edith Cowan University (ECU) has discovered that lifting weights for as little as three seconds a day can have a positive impact on muscle strength.

2022-02-08T12:48:51.779329+00:00 IST

Consuming energy drinks regularly associated with health and behavioural issues: Study

London [England], February 8 (ANI): We often see on TV and on social media, our favourite celebrities posing with and posting about certain energy drinks that magically makes them work like a well-oiled machinery, even after a long exhausting day. But is that really good for health? A recent study opened about this.

2022-02-08T12:43:53.242535+00:00 IST

Sleeping more reduces calorie intake? Study shows game-changing results!

Chicago [US], February 8 (ANI): Fitness enthusiasts and those dealing with obesity try out every possible weight loss method under the Sun to get the desired results. But what if one's sleep can do the trick just as good? Now, a new study on how getting sufficient sleep affects caloric intake in a real-world setting attempted to change how we think about weight loss.

2022-02-08T07:29:39.772879+00:00 IST

Study suggests moderate exercise program could improve cancer treatment outcomes

London [England], February 6 (ANI): Researchers have suggested that a moderate exercise programme could improve the success of chemotherapy treatment in oesophageal cancer patients.

2022-02-06T17:42:57.181574+00:00 IST

Researchers find daily physical activity effective for boosting brain function

Washington [US], February 5 (ANI): A new study by researchers at the University of California San Diego School of Medicine has found that daily physical activity is effective in boosting brain function for middle-aged and older adults.

2022-02-05T18:08:09.771847+00:00 IST

Exercise might heighten impact of pre-surgical chemo in food pipe cancer patients: Study

Washington [US], February 5 (ANI): A new research has found that prehab exercise might increase the impact of chemotherapy given to oesophagus cancer patients to shrink their tumours before surgery.

2022-02-05T13:00:25.727363+00:00 IST

Study finds 10 minute-run benefits the mood

Washington [US], February 5 (ANI): A team of researchers have found that 10 minutes of a running session can benefit pleasure levels and boosts brain function.

2022-02-05T11:18:14.460157+00:00 IST

Mental health experts tell how to manage stress

Washington [US], February 4 (ANI): We all go through stress in our lives, no matter how hard we try to avoid it. Now, a few mental health experts have given advice on how to manage stress amid the pandemic.

2022-02-04T11:38:01.843016+00:00 IST

Daily workout for more than 10 minutes may reduce mortality: Study

Washington [US], February 4 (ANI): According to a team of researchers, an increase in daily exercise for more than 10 minutes could prevent more than 100,000 deaths.

2022-02-04T10:38:54.910141+00:00 IST

Regular exercise can provide relief for dry, itchy eyes: Study

Waterloo (Ontario) [Canada], February 3 (ANI): Exercise has been known for being beneficial for a number of reasons, including a healthy heart, keeping diabetes at bay and protecting from obesity. But what about dry and itchy eyes? A team led by researchers from the University of Waterloo has made some interesting discoveries about the same.

2022-02-03T06:39:25.290857+00:00 IST

Study finds exercise might increase impact of pre-surgical chemo in food pipe cancer patients

Washington [US], February 2 (ANI): A new study has found that prehab exercise may boost the impact of chemotherapy given to oesophagus cancer patients to shrink their tumours before surgery.

2022-02-02T05:53:41.440035+00:00 IST