Fitness

Too little, too much sleep linked to cognitive decline: Study

Washington [US], October 21 (ANI): Older adults who sleep short or long experienced greater cognitive decline than those who sleep a moderate amount, even when the effects of early Alzheimer's disease were taken into account, according to a new study led by researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis.

2021-10-21T08:36:02.924791+00:00 IST

Health of older people tied to motivation, finds study

Washington [US], October 20 (ANI): Motivation science investigates what it is that people desire and dislike or even fear, how these desires, dislikes, and fears are transformed into goals, how people go about pursuing these goals successfully or disengage from them if necessary, and how these processes change over time.

2021-10-20T16:51:49.408072+00:00 IST

Illness related messages significant motivators for exercise: Study

Ottawa [Canada], October 19 (ANI): Fitness apps that emphasize illness- or death-related messaging are more likely to be effective in motivating participation than are social stigma, obesity, or financial cost messaging, according to a recent study led by researchers at the University of Waterloo.

2021-10-19T07:23:05.912198+00:00 IST

Study reveals optimal blood pressure helps brains age slower

Washington [US], October 17 (ANI): A recent research by The Australian National University scientists found that optimal blood pressure helps our brains stay at least six months younger than our actual age.

2021-10-17T09:21:02.751399+00:00 IST

Here's how spending time in nature benefits children

Cambridge [UK], October 17 (ANI): According to a new study, children who spent maximum time in nature during lockdown are likely to have lower levels of emotional problems compared to those whose connection to nature stayed the same or decreased - regardless of their socio-economic status.

2021-10-17T08:39:32.066506+00:00 IST

Five hours of physical activity per week may prevent some cancers: Study

Washington [US], October 16 (ANI): A new research has found that if Americans met the five hours per week of moderate-intensity recommended physical activity guidelines, then more than 46,000 cancer cases annually in the United States could be prevented.

2021-10-16T17:14:05.041030+00:00 IST

Children who spent more time in nature during lockdown fared best: Study

Cambridge [UK], October 14 (ANI): A new study has suggested that children from less affluent backgrounds are likely to have found COVID-19 lockdowns more challenging to their mental health because they experienced a lower connection with nature than their wealthier peers.

2021-10-14T13:43:42.783978+00:00 IST

Aerobic exercise after sport-related concussion speeds recovery in adolescent athletes: Study

Washington [US], October 9 (ANI): According to a new University at Buffalo study, adolescents can speed their recovery after a sport-related concussion and reduce their risk of experiencing protracted recovery if they engage in aerobic exercise within 10 days of getting injured.

2021-10-09T16:38:31.749548+00:00 IST

Study finds nature-based activities can improve mood, reduce anxiety

London [UK], October 8 (ANI): A new study has found that outdoor nature-based activities can be effective for improving mental health in adults, including those with pre-existing mental health problems.

2021-10-08T08:59:27.278791+00:00 IST

Study suggests breastfeeding status, duration significantly impacts postpartum depression risk

Washington [US], October 2 (ANI): During a recent study, researchers from Florida Atlantic University's Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing and collaborators, examined current breastfeeding status in association with postpartum depression risk using a large national population-based dataset of 29,685 women from 26 states.

2021-10-02T17:14:42.950760+00:00 IST

Living at high altitudes may lower chance of deadly stroke: Study

Washington [US], September 30 (ANI): A new study has found that people who live at higher altitudes have a lower risk of stroke and stroke-related death. This protective effect is strongest at between 2,000 and 3,500 meters.

2021-09-30T11:21:21.579437+00:00 IST

Boys who participate in sports are less likely to experience emotional distress: Study

Montreal [Canada], September 27 (ANI): A new study led by University of Montreal psycho educator Marie-Josee Harbec, has found that boys who participate in sports in early childhood are less likely to experience depression and anxiety symptoms in middle childhood.

2021-09-27T07:56:22.487930+00:00 IST

Involuntary job loss affects BMI, health behaviours in males: Study

Canterbury [UK], September 26 (ANI): Involuntary job loss affects the Body Mass Index (BMI) of men and behaviours differentially across the life cycle, suggests the findings of a new study by the University of Kent.

2021-09-26T16:09:01.956132+00:00 IST

Study finds how migraines affect sleep cycle

Washington [US], September 24 (ANI): According to a study, adults and children with migraines may get less sleep quality and less REM sleep time than people who don't have migraines.

2021-09-24T08:24:17.497363+00:00 IST

Study suggests BMI, health behaviours in males affected by involuntary job loss

Canterbury [UK], September 23 (ANI): The findings of a new study by the University of Kent suggest that involuntary job loss affects the Body Mass Index (BMI) of men and behaviours differentially across the life cycle.

2021-09-23T17:16:37.509849+00:00 IST

Strength training can burn fat too, myth-busting study finds

Canberra [Australia], September 22 (ANI): It is basic exercise knowledge that to gain muscles, you strength train, and to lose fat, you do cardio- right? Not necessarily, a new study by researchers of The University of New South Wales (UNSW) suggested.

2021-09-22T17:11:35.896341+00:00 IST

Researchers call for focus on fitness over weight loss for obesity-related health issues

Arizona [US], September 21 (ANI): The prevalence of obesity around the world has tripled over the past 40 years, and, along with that rise, dieting and attempts to lose weight also have soared.

2021-09-21T08:52:44.014847+00:00 IST

Here's how changes to workplace cafeteria menus nudge workers to consume fewer calories

Cambridge [UK], September 18 (ANI): A new study carried out at 19 workplace cafeterias has shown that reducing portion sizes and replacing higher calorie food and drinks with lower-calorie options led to workers buying food and drink with fewer calories.

2021-09-18T09:55:08.605810+00:00 IST

Researchers suggest walking strategies for people with Parkinson's disease

Washington [US], September 11 (ANI): A recent study suggests various never heard of or tried walking strategies for people with Parkinson's disease.

2021-09-11T11:19:30.081278+00:00 IST

Study finds how many steps per day benefit health

Washington [US], September 11 (ANI): According to a new study, walking at least 7,000 steps a day reduced middle-aged people's risk of premature death from all causes by 50 per cent to 70 per cent, compared to that of other middle-aged people who took fewer daily steps.

2021-09-11T07:31:31.127988+00:00 IST

Regular exercise may lower risk of developing anxiety: Study

Stockholm [Sweden], September 10 (ANI): The findings of a recent study suggest that those who engage in regular exercise may lower their risk of developing anxiety by almost 60 per cent.

2021-09-10T10:47:19.547451+00:00 IST