Fitness

Telehealth-delivered diet, exercise programs improved quality of life

Washington [US], November 30 (ANI): A new study has found that video-based exercise and weight loss programs with online educational support improved pain and function in people with knee osteoarthritis and overweight or obesity.

2021-11-30T12:11:09.585301+00:00 IST

Housework can lead to sharper memory, better leg strength: Study

London [UK], November 28 (ANI): According to a new study, older adults who do housework may have a sharper memory, attention span, better leg strength and greater protection against falls.

2021-11-28T10:49:04.192969+00:00 IST

Study: Repeated concussions in professional rugby players linked with poor mental health post retirement

Durham [UK], November 27 (ANI): Professional rugby players are more likely to show signs of poor mental health, such as depression and anxiety compared to amateur ones and non-contact athletes, as per a recent study by an international team of researchers.

2021-11-27T18:01:44.922473+00:00 IST

Only alcohol among caffeine, diet or lack of sleep might trigger heart rhythm condition: Study

Washington [US], November 26 (ANI): New research from UC San Francisco that tested possible triggers of a common heart condition, including caffeine, sleep deprivation and sleeping on the left side, found that only alcohol use was consistently associated with more episodes of the heart arrhythmia.

2021-11-26T17:07:21.467143+00:00 IST

Mining shift workers at potential risk of sleep disorders and sleep loss: Study

Joondalup [Australia], November 26 (ANI): According to a new study, fly-in and fly-out (FIFO) shift workers are losing out on their much-needed sleep due to the design of their rosters as well as their lifestyle behaviours and are at risk of potential sleep disorders.

2021-11-26T10:37:01.854051+00:00 IST

Morning exposure to deep red light improves declining eyesight: Study

London [UK], November 24 (ANI): Just three minutes of exposure to deep red light once a week, when delivered in the morning, can significantly improve declining eyesight, finds a pioneering new study by UCL researchers.

2021-11-24T17:40:35.637770+00:00 IST

Research finds physical activity needed more as you grow older

Massachusetts [US], November 24 (ANI): Everyone knows that physical activity is very important to have a healthy body. It not only keeps your muscle and joints strong but also fights against certain diseases.

2021-11-24T05:41:47.258723+00:00 IST

Study finds housework can lead to sharper memory, better leg strength

London [UK], November 23 (ANI): A new study has found that older adults who do housework may have a sharper memory, attention span, better leg strength and greater protection against falls.

2021-11-23T10:46:07.309897+00:00 IST

Study: Exercise increases body's own 'cannabis' which reduces chronic inflammation

London [UK], November 22 (ANI): In a new study, experts from the University of Nottingham found that exercise intervention in people with arthritis did not just reduce their pain, but also lowered the levels of inflammatory substances (called cytokines).

2021-11-21T18:38:12.096092+00:00 IST

Study: Stroke might be initial sign of cardiovascular disease among some smokers

Washington [US], November 20 (ANI): Death from a heart attack or stroke may be the first cardiovascular disease (CVD) event in some people who smoke cigarettes and CVD is the leading adverse health effect among smokers, according to new research.

2021-11-20T17:46:57.231624+00:00 IST

New study finds lifestyle habits can cause risk of developing metabolic syndrome

Tsukuba [Japan], November 19 (ANI): A new study in Japan has found that certain lifestyle habits play a significant role in predicting the possibility of developing metabolic syndrome in both, obese and lean people.

2021-11-19T10:26:12.205012+00:00 IST

Study suggests exercise linked to better mental health

Oakland (California) [US], November 12 (ANI): A recent Kaiser Permanente research has shown that people who exercised more during the initial lockdown period of the COVID-19 pandemic experienced less anxiety and depression than those who didn't exercise.

2021-11-12T17:46:36.425533+00:00 IST

Researchers assert anxiety can be effectively treated with exercise

Stockholm [Sweden], November 10 (ANI): Both moderate and strenuous exercise alleviate symptoms of anxiety, even when the disorder is chronic, a study led by researchers at the University of Gothenburg shows.

2021-11-10T02:28:47.709714+00:00 IST

Study finds sitting more linked to increased feelings of depression, anxiety

Washington [US], November 9 (ANI): A recent research has found people who continued to spend a higher amount of time sedentary between April and June 2020 were likely to have higher symptoms of depression.

2021-11-09T17:34:54.213956+00:00 IST

Here's how bedtime is associated with heart health

Washington [US], November 9 (ANI): Going to sleep between 10:00 and 11:00 pm is associated with a lower risk of developing heart disease compared to earlier or later bedtimes, according to a study led by an international team of researchers.

2021-11-09T09:20:17.536293+00:00 IST

The older you are, the more antibodies you have: Study

Washington [US], November 9 (ANI): With the emergence of SARS-CoV-2 variants worldwide, the pandemic's spread is accelerating. A research team led by Joelle Pelletier and Jean-Francois Masson, both professors in Universite de Montreal's Department of Chemistry, wanted to find out whether natural infection or vaccination led to more protective antibodies being generated.

2021-11-09T08:16:28.463390+00:00 IST

Sleep problems affect children's reading ability: Study

Washington [US], November 6 (ANI): According to new research, it has been observed that sleep problems may affect children's reading ability.

2021-11-06T09:41:16.162683+00:00 IST

Study finds Americans do less physical activity a day than 200 years ago

Washington [US], October 27 (ANI): A new research has estimated that the average American does about 30 minutes less physical activity a day than an American 200 years ago.

2021-10-27T12:19:05.117310+00:00 IST

Dairy intake lowers risk of fractures among older care home residents

Washington [US], October 24 (ANI): Increasing intake of foods rich in calcium and protein such as milk, yoghurt, and cheese, reduces falls and fractures in older adults living in residential care, according to a new study led by an international team of scientists.

2021-10-24T13:59:19.369072+00:00 IST

Spending time in nature promotes early childhood development, study finds

London [UK], October 24 (ANI): Want to ensure your child hits their expected developmental milestones? Recent research by the University of British Columbia suggests living in areas with high exposure to green space can help set them up for success.

2021-10-24T12:54:14.856031+00:00 IST

Study finds illness related messages significant motivators for exercise

Ottawa [Canada], October 23 (ANI): According to a recent study led by researchers at the University of Waterloo, fitness apps that emphasise illness- or death-related messaging are more likely to be effective in motivating participation than are social stigma, obesity, or financial cost messaging.

2021-10-23T09:45:20.755373+00:00 IST