Fitness

Child's BMI more influenced by lifestyle that their mother's weight, says study

Bristol [England], February 1 (ANI): Obesity has always been looked at as genetic. But are genetics really to blame or is lifestyle the real culprit? Researchers from the University of Bristol and Imperial College London have shed light on this.

2022-02-01T12:10:34.808144+00:00 IST

Losing weight reduces risk of growths linked to colorectal cancer, says study

Oxford [England], February 1 (ANI): Doctors, nutritionists, dieticians, friends and family always encourage obese and overweight people to lose weight for health reasons. But what if losing weight reduces the risk of cancer? A new study has shed some light on this.

2022-02-01T12:03:06.346100+00:00 IST

Study reveals both running faster and farther improves distance running performance

Jyvaskyla [Finland], January 30 (ANI): A new study has found how athletes can improve their running performance.

2022-01-30T11:16:28.921631+00:00 IST

Natural supplements may harm athletes: Study

Washington [US], January 30 (ANI): Researchers have suggested that nutritional supplements taken to boost athletic performance can pose cardiovascular risks.

2022-01-30T10:48:00.081128+00:00 IST

Study uncovers previously unknown aspects of running shoe design

Buffalo (New York) [US], January 30 (ANI): One of the most important things for athletes, other than their fitness and performance, is the shoe they wear. A University at Buffalo researcher has some good news for athletes and fitness enthusiasts who favour thick, heavily cushioned running shoes.

2022-01-30T06:50:04.512753+00:00 IST

Physical activity monitors boost activity levels in adults: Study

Washington [US], January 29 (ANI): Researchers have found that physical activity monitors like applications and wearable devices help in increasing activity levels.

2022-01-29T10:32:10.866247+00:00 IST

Physical activity protects against type 2 diabetes: Study

Kuopio [Finland], January 29 (ANI): The first thing that any doctor suggests to a patient diagnosed with diabetes is, regular physical exercise. Now, a study from the University of Eastern Finland has made positive discoveries about physical activity's role in the protection against type 2 diabetes.

2022-01-29T08:26:01.398745+00:00 IST

Study finds physical activity monitors help boost activity levels in adults

Washington [US], January 28 (ANI): A new research has found that physical activity monitors like fitness applications and wearable devices help in increasing the activity levels in adults.

2022-01-28T13:59:50.855700+00:00 IST

Resume physical activity three days post concussion? Study suggests it is safe!

Ottawa [Canada], January 27 (ANI): The question that plagues people after having a concussion is when to restart physical activity and what impact it will have on one's body? A new study has answered these questions.

2022-01-27T13:32:27.230027+00:00 IST

Study reveals that metabolic adaptation delays time to reach weight-loss goals

Silver Spring (Maryland) [US], January 27 (ANI): One of the key factors that often disheartens women who begin their journey to weight loss is the time it takes for their body to show the results. A recent study has highlighted this issue and the reasons for it.

2022-01-27T10:52:55.384459+00:00 IST

Exercise may put brakes on early Parkinson's disease: Study

Washington [US], January 27 (ANI): According to a new study, people with early-stage Parkinson's disease who regularly got one to two hours of moderate exercise twice a week, like walking or gardening, may have less trouble balancing, walking and doing daily activities later.

2022-01-27T10:28:33.011750+00:00 IST

What improves distance running performance? Running faster or father? Study says both!

Jyvaskyla [Finland], January 27 (ANI): Athletes train hard and work with their coaches to find methods and ways of improving their performance and results. Now, a study, led by the University of Jyvaskyla, has shed some light on how athletes can improve their performance.

2022-01-27T07:05:19.437405+00:00 IST

Lucky genes can help protect people with obesity from diseases like type 2 diabetes: Study

Uxbridge [England], January 26 (ANI): It is often observed that some people with obesity remain relatively healthy, whilst others suffer from life-changing ailments such as type 2 diabetes and heart disease.

2022-01-26T10:58:13.717101+00:00 IST

Research shows social media use tied to poor physical health

Buffalo (New York) [US], January 25 (ANI): Social media addiction leaves very little room and space for physical activity, especially among college students.

2022-01-25T13:06:13.853090+00:00 IST

Aerobic fitness of elite soccer players linked to player positions: Study

Ontario [Canada], January 24 (ANI): In a recent study, researchers have linked the fitness of elite soccer players to the positions they play.

2022-01-24T11:56:38.472015+00:00 IST

Late-life exercise shows rejuvenating effects on cellular level: Study

Arkansas [US], January 23 (ANI): The pandemic has made the role of exercise in people's lives even more poignant than before. Amidst this, a new study has suggested that exercise, even if not adopted until later in life, can slow the effects of ageing.

2022-01-23T05:42:45.914293+00:00 IST

Walking can decrease Type 2 diabetes risk among older adults: Research

California [US], January 22 (ANI): Walking regularly might help in preventing Type 2 diabetes among 70 and 80-year-olds, according to a recent study.

2022-01-22T16:46:44.182624+00:00 IST

Research shows granddaughters and great-granddaughters of pre-puberty smokers have more body fat than expected

Bristol (England) [UK], January 22 (ANI): A new study, led by the University of Bristol, has reported increased body fat in females whose grandfathers or great-grandfathers began smoking before puberty.

2022-01-22T08:30:18.939302+00:00 IST

Changes in sleep and biological rhythms from late pregnancy to postpartum linked to depression and anxiety

Hamilton (Ontario) [Canada], January 19 (ANI): A set of parameters including sleep and biological rhythm variables have been closely associated with the severity of depressive and anxiety symptoms, starting in the third trimester of pregnancy to the third postpartum month, according to a new study.

2022-01-19T08:07:41.964842+00:00 IST

Introducing lifestyle interventions in preschool lowers heart disease risk

Washington [US], January 18 (ANI): Implementing school-based programs aimed at teaching healthy cardiovascular health habits as early as preschool can achieve lasting lifestyle changes in children.

2022-01-18T06:44:54.790870+00:00 IST

Chewing to stay slim: How to savour food better and dodge weight gain

Shinjuku (Tokyo) [Japan], January 17 (ANI): A recent study by Waseda University, Japan, provided a causal link between chewing and diet-induced thermogenesis (DIT).

2022-01-17T12:25:44.645319+00:00 IST