Fitness

A new approach for treating obesity: boosting body heat production

Sydney [Australia], May 11 (ANI): A receptor that helps conserve energy when food is scarce may be the key to a safer approach to treating diet-induced obesity, research led by the Garvan Institute of Medical Research has revealed.

2021-05-11T10:52:35.106322+00:00 IST

Here's how moderate alcohol intake may help heart by calming stress signals in brain

Washington [US], May 8 (ANI): Moderate alcohol intake -- defined as no more than one alcoholic drink for women and two for men per day -- has been associated with a lower risk of dying from cardiovascular disease when compared with individuals who abstain from drinking or partake in excessive drinking, according to a new study.

2021-05-08T11:43:14.815404+00:00 IST

Study reveals exercise aids cognitive development of children born preterm

Basel [Switzerland], May 6 (ANI): A study by the University of Basel and the University Children's Hospital Basel (UKBB) indicates that training motor skills (exercise) in preterm born children help even when they are older.

2021-05-06T10:17:19.264148+00:00 IST

Study links too much, too little sleep to elevated heart risks in people free from disease

Washington [US], May 5 (ANI): People who clock six to seven hours of sleep a night had the lowest chance of dying from a heart attack or stroke when compared with those who got less or more sleep, according to a study.

2021-05-05T13:58:01.514824+00:00 IST

Study: Post-pandemic world will demand extra care

Ottawa [Canada], May 2 (ANI): A team of scientists at the University of Waterloo found that designing smaller, more homelike spaces would minimize the spread of viruses while promoting better health and quality of life for residents in the post-pandemic world.

2021-05-02T15:10:19.307025+00:00 IST

Study shows body mass index, age also have affect on neck pain

Texas [US], May 2 (ANI): The body mass index, age, and the time of the day when a person has a poor neck and head posture also have an effect of neck pain in individuals- as suggested by the findings of a new study.

2021-05-02T08:42:06.233902+00:00 IST

Study: Amount of coffee consumption depends on person's blood pressure rate

Canberra [Australia], May 1 (ANI): A study led by the University of South Australia researchers found causal genetic evidence that influences the amount of coffee consumption in people.

2021-05-01T13:18:29.022337+00:00 IST

Examining association between lifestyle patterns, BMI in early childhood

Washington [US], April 26 (ANI): A new Australian study reveals that changes in lifestyle patterns were longitudinally associated with concurrent changes in body mass index (BMI) z scores, and maternal pre-pregnancy BMI, maternal dietary patterns and television viewing time are significant determinants.

2021-04-26T10:37:40.760126+00:00 IST

Higher risk of more severe COVID-19 infection in obese patients, finds study

Washington [US], April 25 (ANI): While obesity can lead to a slew of ailments in one's body, a new study has found that COVID-19 patients who are overweight or obese are more likely to develop a more severe infection.

2021-04-25T12:15:45.876519+00:00 IST

More belly weight increases heart disease risk even if BMI doesn't indicate obesity: Study

Dallas [US], April 22 (ANI): People with abdominal obesity and excess fat around the body's midsection and organs have an increased risk of heart disease even if their body mass index (BMI) measurement is within a healthy weight range, according to a new Scientific Statement.

2021-04-22T12:29:30.463940+00:00 IST

Researchers find how shift-work causes negative impacts on health of men, women differently

Ottawa [US], April 21 (ANI): Shift-work and irregular work schedules can cause several health-related issues and affect our defence against infection, according to new research from the University of Waterloo.

2021-04-21T17:12:24.698213+00:00 IST

Here's how body mass index, age can affect your risk for neck pain

Texas [US], April 20 (ANI): A recent study has found that while the poor neck and head postures are indeed the primary determinants of neck pain, body mass index, age, and the time of the day also influence the neck's ability to perform sustained or repeated movements.

2021-04-20T16:41:39.140239+00:00 IST

Playing football in high school benefits brain health of middle-aged men: Study

Washington [US], April 20 (ANI): Decades after their days on the gridiron, middle-aged men who played football in high school are not experiencing greater problems with concentration, memory, or depression compared to men who did not play football, a new study found.

2021-04-20T11:10:13.819107+00:00 IST

Double masking can be potent to protect people from COVID-19: Study

Washington [US], April 17 (ANI): A new study by the University of North Carolina Health Care shows that wearing two face coverings can nearly double the effectiveness of filtering out SARS-CoV-2-sized particles, preventing them from reaching the wearer's nose and mouth and causing COVID-19.

2021-04-17T09:14:54.551627+00:00 IST

5 hours of moderate activity a week required to avoid midlife hypertension: Study

Washington [US], April 15 (ANI): According to a new study, young adults must step up their exercise routines to reduce their chances of developing high blood pressure or hypertension - a condition that may lead to heart attack and stroke, as well as dementia in later life.

2021-04-15T13:31:53.961524+00:00 IST

Study reveals unhealthy lifestyle only explains small part of health inequity in UK, US adults

London [UK], April 15 (ANI): Unhealthy lifestyles alone only explain a small proportion of the socioeconomic inequity in health in both US and UK adults, suggest data from two large studies published by The BMJ today.

2021-04-15T02:38:08.531452+00:00 IST

5 hacks to stay fit while fasting during the month of Ramadan

New Delhi [India], April 13 (ANI): The holy month of Ramadan commences today with a spiritual zeal spread across the whole nation. Though it's the time of giving and staying humble in prayer, sometimes fasting during the holy month can take a toll on one's body.

2021-04-13T04:33:44.520530+00:00 IST

High sugar consumption effects child's brain development, study suggests

Washington [US], April 10 (ANI): New research led by the University of Georgia has shown in a rodent model that daily consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages during adolescence impairs performance on a learning and memory task during adulthood. The group further showed that changes in the bacteria in the gut may be the key to sugar-induced memory impairment.

2021-04-10T17:09:11.829517+00:00 IST

Exercise, healthy childhood diet ensure bigger brains in adults, less anxiety

California [US], April 9 (ANI): Exercise and a healthy diet in childhood lead to adults with bigger brains and lower levels of anxiety, according to new UC Riverside research in mice.

2021-04-09T14:12:36.892103+00:00 IST

5 hacks to stay fit while fasting during the month of Ramadan

New Delhi [India], April 9 (ANI): The holy month of Ramadan will soon be commencing with a spiritual zeal spread across the whole nation. Though it's the time of giving and staying humble in prayer, sometimes fasting during the holy month can take a toll on one's body.

2021-04-09T12:22:35.519853+00:00 IST

Cannabis ads on billboard, storefront linked to problematic use in teens: Study

New Jersey [US], April 8 (ANI): As it is widely known that the putting up of billboards and storefront advertisements may help brands reach a larger audience, a new study suggests that adolescents who frequently see billboard or storefront advertisements for recreational cannabis are more likely to use the drug weekly and to have symptoms of a cannabis use disorder.

2021-04-08T14:09:57.809708+00:00 IST