Fitness

'Caffeine-nap' can help you stay sharp during night shift at work

Melbourne [Australia], Aug 30 (ANI): In new research, participants who took 'caffeine-nap' -- drinking a coffee before taking a nap -- showed improvements in both performance and alertness, indicating its potential to counteract sleep grogginess.

2020-08-30T10:52:14.508196+00:00 IST

Pain 'catastrophising' can lead to little exercise, more sedentary lifestyle

Pennsylvania [US], Aug 30 (ANI): How people approach their pain can have a significant effect on whether they get enough physical activity - or if they spend more time sedentary, according to a recent study.

2020-08-30T10:46:03.450093+00:00 IST

Study links 'nomophobia' to poor sleep health in college students

Washington DC [USA], Aug 30 (ANI): 'Nomophobia' -- the tension or fear of not being in contact with your smartphone is extremely common among college students and is associated with poor sleep health, according to a recent study.

2020-08-30T10:39:29.267296+00:00 IST

Cancer, its treatment may accelerate aging process in young patients: Study

Washington D.C. [USA], Aug 29 (ANI): The expression of a gene associated with ageing is higher in young patients with cancer after treatment with chemotherapy and in young cancer survivors who are frail, according to a recent study.

2020-08-29T15:42:36.996576+00:00 IST

Yoga, Tai Chi, and meditation: Promising benefits for veterans

Pennsylvania [USA], Aug 29 (ANI): Three popular complementary and integrative health (CIH) therapies -- Yoga, Tai Chi, and meditation -- are showing physical and mental health improvement among veterans.

2020-08-29T14:55:22.136137+00:00 IST

'Caffeine-nap' can help stay alert during night shift at work

Melbourne [Australia], Aug 29 (ANI): As per a new study, people taking a 'caffeine-nap' -- drinking a coffee before taking a nap -- showed marked improvements in both performance and alertness, indicating its potential to counteract sleep grogginess.

2020-08-29T13:32:13.924238+00:00 IST

Yoga has physical and mental health benefits for atrial fibrillation patients: Study

Washington [US], August 29 (ANI): Yoga could help patients manage the symptoms of atrial fibrillation, suggests a new study published and presented at the ESC Congress 2020.

2020-08-29T11:18:15.530549+00:00 IST

Study reveals women with higher neuroticism are less physically active

Washington [US], Aug 28 (ANI): Personality traits help to understand why some people are physically active and others are not. A new study shows that the role of personality may vary depending on how physical activity is measured.

2020-08-28T18:11:58.439612+00:00 IST

Vitamin C is the key to better muscles in later life: Study

Norwich [UK], Aug 27 (ANI): Older people who eat plenty of vitamin C - commonly found in citrus fruits, berries, and vegetables - have the best skeletal muscle mass, according to new research.

2020-08-27T15:23:54.887350+00:00 IST

Obese people at higher risk of COVID-19 complications: Study

Washington [US], Aug 26 (ANI): A review of COVID-19 studies reveals a troubling connection between two health crises: coronavirus and obesity.

2020-08-26T11:52:43.775468+00:00 IST

Study links pain 'catastrophising' to little exercise, more sedentary lifestyle

Pennsylvania [US], August 26 (ANI): Getting enough exercise plays a key role in chronic pain management. However, how people approach their pain can have a significant effect on whether they get enough physical activity - or if they spend more time sedentary.

2020-08-26T10:47:57.408826+00:00 IST

Study finds anorexia may stunt young women's growth

Washington [US], Aug 25 (ANI): Girls with anorexia nervosa (an eating disorder causing people to obsess about weight and what they eat) can have stunted growth and may not reach their full height potential, according to a new study.

2020-08-25T16:16:24.717302+00:00 IST

Study suggests quit smoking to reduce stroke risk if you have irregular heartbeat

Sophia Antipolis [France], Aug 25 (ANI): As per the findings of a new study, scientists urged people with atrial fibrillation - the most common heart rhythm disorder - to kick the habit of smoking and cut their stroke risk.

2020-08-25T10:55:10.414058+00:00 IST

Yoga, Tai Chi, and meditation showing promising benefits for veterans

Pennsylvania [USA], Aug 25 (ANI): Yoga, Tai Chi, and meditation are the three popular complementary and integrative health (CIH) therapies that are showing physical and health improvement among veterans.

2020-08-25T10:42:47.542387+00:00 IST

Study finds healthy lifestyle for cardiovascular health also promotes good eye health

Washington [US], Aug 24 (ANI): In a new study, investigators found that ideal cardiovascular health, which is indicative of a healthy lifestyle, was associated with lower odds for ocular diseases especially diabetic retinopathy.

2020-08-24T18:10:32.391571+00:00 IST

Study reveals intensive lifestyle intervention focused on weight loss lowers obesity-related cancer risk

Baltimore (Maryland) [US], August 24 (ANI): An intensive lifestyle intervention (ILI) aimed at weight loss lowered incidence of obesity-related cancers in adults with overweight or obesity and type 2 diabetes, according to a study.

2020-08-24T11:46:20.427184+00:00 IST

Study finds none of most common blood pressure medications increased risk of depression, some lowered it

Copenhagen [Denmark], August 24 (ANI): None of the 41 most common high blood pressure medications increased the risk of depression, while nine medications appeared to lower it, according to a study from Denmark.

2020-08-24T11:10:22.496698+00:00 IST

Yoga linked with improved symptoms in heart patients

Washington [US], August 24 (ANI): A new study published and presented at the ESC Congress 2020, suggests that yoga could help patients manage the symptoms of atrial fibrillation.

2020-08-24T09:07:42.853063+00:00 IST

How COVID-19 smell loss differs from common cold, study reveals

Washington D.C. [USA], August 22 (ANI): A recent study has now explained how smell loss associated with COVID-19 infection differs from what you typically might experience with a bad cold or flu.

2020-08-22T16:59:42.648573+00:00 IST

Study suggests social connection is strongest protective factor for depression

Washington [US], August 22 (ANI): Social connection may be termed as the strongest protective factor for depression, suggests a recent study by a team of researchers. The study suggested that reducing sedentary activities such as TV watching and daytime napping could also help lower the risk of depression.

2020-08-22T09:34:33.943129+00:00 IST

Study focuses on low-carb, high-fat diet effect on older populations

Washington [US], August 22 (ANI): A new study observed improvements in body composition, fat distribution and metabolic health in response to an eight-week very low-carbohydrate diet.

2020-08-22T05:06:39.370569+00:00 IST