Fitness

Research finds mobile health apps can be beneficial for adults with heart disease

Washington [US], April 4 (ANI): Mobile health technology can be beneficial in encouraging lifestyle behaviour changes and medication adherence among adults aged 60 and older with existing heart disease, according to a study published in the American Heart Association journal 'Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes'.

2021-04-04T17:31:02.384376+00:00 IST

Here's how exercise, healthy diet in midlife may help in senior years

Washington [US], April 1 (ANI): Following a routine of regular physical activity combined with a diet including fruits, vegetables, and other healthy foods may be key to middle-aged adults achieving optimal cardiometabolic health later in life, suggested the findings of a new research.

2021-04-01T03:45:06.073716+00:00 IST

Long-term space travellers will need high-intensity exercise to protect heart health: Study

Washington [US], March 30 (ANI): Long periods of time spent in space will require travellers to engage in high-intensity exercise to maintain their heart health, according to a new study.

2021-03-30T12:15:20.055483+00:00 IST

Bariatric surgery significantly reduces cancer risk for certain patients, finds study

New Jersey [US], March 26 (ANI): Bariatric surgery can significantly reduce the risk of cancer--and especially obesity-related cancers--by as much as half in certain individuals, according to a study.

2021-03-26T16:36:49.168425+00:00 IST

Study reveals moderate daily caffeine intake during pregnancy may lead to smaller birth size

Washington [US], March 26 (ANI): Pregnant women who consumed the caffeine equivalent of as little as half a cup of coffee a day on average had slightly smaller babies than pregnant women who did not consume caffeinated beverages, according to a study by researchers at the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development.

2021-03-26T11:09:40.516544+00:00 IST

Cells burn more calories after just one bout of moderate aerobic exercise, study finds

Washington [US], March 22 (ANI): In a study testing the effects of exercise on overall metabolism, researchers at Oregon State University found that even a single session of moderate aerobic exercise makes a difference in the cells of otherwise sedentary people.

2021-03-22T17:32:44.318218+00:00 IST

How 'quick breaks' reduce stress at work

Washington [US], March 19 (ANI): New research by the North Carolina State University suggests that people are more likely to take 'microbreaks' at work on days when they're tired - but that's not a bad thing. The study found microbreaks seem to help tired employees bounce back from their morning fatigue and engage with their work better over the course of the day.

2021-03-19T03:57:21.092702+00:00 IST

Fitness leads to better burning of fat: Study

Somerset [UK], March 16 (ANI): The findings of a recent study by a team of sports nutritionists suggested that females who are fit and healthy tend to burn more fat when they exercise, in comparison to men.

2021-03-16T18:23:40.436254+00:00 IST

Pandemic has negatively impacted teens' mental health, says National Poll

Michigan [US], March 15 (ANI): For teens, pandemic restrictions resulted in restrictions included months of virtual school, less time with friends and cancelling activities like sports, band concerts, for the ones who rely on social connections for emotional support, the COVID-19 induced lockdown may have taken a heavy toll on mental health, a new national poll suggests.

2021-03-15T12:18:57.882466+00:00 IST

Heart attack cases reported more frequently in women than men: Study

Washington DC [US], March 14 (ANI): A recent study presented at ESC Acute Cardiovascular Care 2021 -- an online scientific congress of the European Society of Cardiology (ESC) -- found that chest pain is misdiagnosed in women more frequently than in men. The research likewise found that ladies with chest torment were more probable than men to stand by more than 12 hours prior to looking for clinical assistance.

2021-03-14T16:30:11.449314+00:00 IST

Wearing face mask during exercise is safe, says study

Washington DC [US], March 13 (ANI): A new research by European Respiratory Journal claims that wearing a face mask during an intense workout is safe for healthy people and could reduce the risk of COVID-19 spreading at indoor gyms.

2021-03-13T17:22:23.682771+00:00 IST

Pregnant women have higher anxiety levels compared to fertility patients, finds online survey

Sendai [Japan], March 11 (ANI): Pregnant women had higher levels of anxiety compared to fertility patients during the Covid pandemic, according to the findings of an online survey in Japan.

2021-03-11T18:15:15.082608+00:00 IST

Study suggests mindfulness meditation improves quality of life in heart attack survivors

Paris [France], March 11 (ANI): An eight-week programme of mindfulness meditation improves the quality of life and reduces fear of activity in heart attack patients, according to recent research.

2021-03-11T09:26:13.166850+00:00 IST

Study claims daily e-cigarette use can help quit smoking

London [UK], March 10 (ANI): A new study published by King's College London highlights the 'clear benefit' of using e-cigarettes daily in order to quit smoking.

2021-03-10T18:27:01.089787+00:00 IST

Study reveals association between walking pace and risk of death among cancer survivors

Washington [US], March 7 (ANI): A study led by Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis and the National Cancer Institute (NCI) has found that a slow walking pace among cancer survivors may increase their chances of death.

2021-03-07T17:11:37.035246+00:00 IST

Study suggests regular exercise could prevent type 2 diabetes

Washington [US], March 6 (ANI): Exercising regularly is known to have many health benefits and now another advantage of regular physical activity has come to light.

2021-03-06T11:33:06.913230+00:00 IST

Study: Late-childhood obesity linked with low-quality maternal diet during pregnancy

Dublin [Ireland], February 28 (ANI): A study led by researchers at University College Dublin, Ireland found that children of mothers who ate a higher quality diet, low in inflammation-associated foods, during pregnancy had a lower risk of obesity and lower body fat levels in late-childhood than children whose mothers ate a lower quality diet, high in inflammation-associated foods, while pregnant.

2021-02-28T17:14:31.234445+00:00 IST

Study: Poor quality carbohydrates diet linked to heart attacks

Washington [US], February 28 (ANI): A global study focused on people living in five continents found that a diet high in poor quality carbohydrates leads to a higher risk of heart attacks, strokes, and death.

2021-02-28T16:45:25.860100+00:00 IST

Researchers review rehab programs that could assist people with COVID-19 recuperation

Washington [US], February 27 (ANI): A research led by a team of scientists at the University of Exeter claimed that progressive exercise and early mobilisation are the most important elements of rehabilitation programs that may improve recovery for people who are hospitalised with severe COVID-19.

2021-02-27T16:55:36.313444+00:00 IST

Study: Low-intensity exercise may help maintain mobility in older ladies

Washington [US], February 27 (ANI): A study led by a team of scientists from Herbert Wertheim School of Public Health and Human Longevity Sciences at UC San Diego proposed that low-intensity workouts may ensure mobility in more older ladies.

2021-02-27T16:46:45.074814+00:00 IST

Daily commuters are inhaling unacceptably high levels of carcinogens, reveals study

Washington [US], February 21 (ANI): A study published in the journal, Environment International uncovered that normal suburbanites in California are possibly breathing in synthetic compounds at levels that increase the danger of birth imperfections and even cancer.

2021-02-21T17:51:42.107545+00:00 IST