Fitness

Inclusion is key for all to thrive throughout life, report says

Washington [US], November 20 (ANI): When it comes to optimizing "longevity fitness" through attention to social, health, and wealth aspects of life, many Americans face intractable inequities based on the color of their skin, where they live, their sex, and who they love.

2020-11-20T13:46:19.448277+00:00 IST

Study suggests regular dose of nature may improve mental health during COVID-19 pandemic

Tokyo [Japan], November 18 (ANI): Nature around one's home may help mitigate some of the negative mental health effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, suggest the findings of a new study published in the journal Ecological Applications.

2020-11-18T10:35:11.721508+00:00 IST

Two-thirds of older adults say they won't treat their depression, finds study

Utah [US], November 16 (ANI): Nearly two-thirds (61 per cent) of Americans aged 65 or older who have concerns about having depression will not seek treatment according to a new nationwide poll, the GeneSight Mental Health Monitor.

2020-11-16T11:49:15.443098+00:00 IST

Here's how maintaining healthy sleep pattern may help lower risk of heart failure

Dallas [US], November 16 (ANI): Adults with the healthiest sleep patterns had a 42 precent lower risk of heart failure regardless of other risk factors compared to adults with unhealthy sleep patterns, according to new research.

2020-11-16T11:40:03.203490+00:00 IST

Depression, anxiety are more frequently diagnosed in women: Study

Washington [US], November 3 (ANI): Women are more frequently diagnosed with depression and anxiety and the taking of prescribed psychotropic drugs is also significantly higher among them, suggests a new study.

2020-11-03T17:13:15.862048+00:00 IST

Study reveals abnormal blood pressure levels while sleeping increase risk of heart disease, stroke

Washington [US], November 2 (ANI): People who experience high blood pressure while sleeping are more likely to experience future cardiovascular disease especially heart failure, even when their daytime blood pressure is within normal ranges, according to new research.

2020-11-02T13:06:13.720091+00:00 IST

Guide to reduce breast cancer risk with self examination

New Delhi [India], October 28 (ANI): Breast cancer, a silent but potentially fatal disease can affect both women and men, though cases in men account for 1 per cent of all cases, according to experts. A breast cancer cell can develop in any part of the breast leading to ductal cancer, lobular cancer, phyllodes tumour, angiosarcoma among others.

2020-10-28T17:13:40.077728+00:00 IST

Good mental health, better sleep for physically active people

Washington [US], October 28 (ANI): In the middle of the pandemic this spring, researchers at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) conducted a survey among members of Kondis, a Norwegian fitness training organization.

2020-10-28T14:52:00.078637+00:00 IST

Study shows how exercise stalls cancer growth through immune system

Solna [Sweden], October 26 (ANI): A recent study suggested that people with cancer who exercise generally have a better prognosis than inactive patients. Now, scientists explain 'Why?'

2020-10-26T17:37:14.581289+00:00 IST

Air pollution, green space, built environment characteristics may influence body mass index during initial years of life

Washington [US], October 26 (ANI): Exposure to higher air pollution levels and greater population density during the early months of life may be associated with an increase in children's body mass index (BMI).

2020-10-26T14:34:36.815832+00:00 IST

Exercising one arm has twice the benefits

Washington [US], October 22 (ANI): New research from Edith Cowan University (ECU) has revealed that training one arm can improve strength and decrease muscle loss in the other arm - without even moving it.

2020-10-22T16:38:15.933658+00:00 IST

Active older adults have better physical, mental health: Study

Washington [US], October 20 (ANI): Older adults with higher physical activity and lower sitting time have better overall physical and mental health, according to a new study from the American Cancer Society (ACS).

2020-10-20T14:00:44.564965+00:00 IST

Study reveals exercise, nutrition regimen benefits physical, cognitive health

Washington [US], October 19 (ANI): Researchers studied the effects of a 12-week exercise regimen on 148 active-duty Air Force airmen, half of whom also received a twice-daily nutrient beverage that included protein; the omega-3 fatty acid, DHA; lutein; phospholipids; vitamin D; B vitamins and other micronutrients; along with a muscle-promoting compound known as HMB.

2020-10-19T09:55:40.001493+00:00 IST

US study reveals more young adults are abstaining from alcohol

Washington [US], October 13 (ANI): Fewer college-age Americans drink alcohol, compared to nearly 20 years ago, according to a new study.

2020-10-13T12:10:34.230695+00:00 IST

Study finds indirect effects of COVID-19 pandemic coincide with heavy mental health burden

Washington [US], October 6 (ANI): The COVID-19 pandemic is taking a heavy mental health toll even on people who are not directly impacted by the disease, shows a new study.

2020-10-06T04:57:14.467095+00:00 IST

Study provides solid support for wearing face-covering in enclosed environments with poor ventilation

Washington [US], October 3 (ANI): The airborne transmission of COVID-19 has increased manifold in enclosed spaces, suggest the findings of a new study led by University of Georgia researchers.

2020-10-03T14:42:42.000442+00:00 IST

Study finds yoga,meditation reduce chronic pain

Chicago [US], October 1 (ANI): A mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) course was found to benefit patients with chronic pain and depression, leading to significant improvement in participant perceptions of pain, mood and functional capacity, according to a study.

2020-10-01T17:50:50.697611+00:00 IST

Study reveals dementia caregivers' stress leads to sleep deprivation

Perth [Australia], October 1 (ANI): New Edith Cowan University (ECU) research has found 94 per cent of Australians caring for a loved one with dementia are sleep deprived.

2020-10-01T17:33:17.672727+00:00 IST

Study reveals poor cognitive performance predicts impairment in activities of daily living years later

California [US], October 1 (ANI): Subtle differences in cognition may help identify individuals at risk for becoming dependent years later upon others to complete daily activities, such as managing medications or finances and other essential activities.

2020-10-01T10:07:09.847873+00:00 IST

Study shows heating in vaping device as cause for lung injury

California [US], September 30 (ANI): Early results of an experimental vaping study have shown significant lung injury from E-cigarette (eC) devices with nickel-chromium alloy heating elements.

2020-09-30T17:43:32.202926+00:00 IST

Scientists examine neurological consequences of COVID-19

Melbourne [Australia], September 27 (ANI): In a recent study, neuroscientists and clinicians examined the potential link between COVID-19 and increased risk of Parkinson's disease, with an aim to find measures to get ahead of the curve.

2020-09-27T17:14:39.792207+00:00 IST