Fitness

Study explains benefits of exercise in preventing vision loss

Washington D.C. [USA], July 2 (ANI): Apart from the many benefits of doing exercise, new research has now found that exercise can slow down or prevent the development of macular degeneration and may benefit other common causes of vision loss, such as glaucoma and diabetic retinopathy.

2020-07-02T10:41:29.572937+00:00 IST

COVID-19 may cause indirect adverse effects on children and youth's mental, physical health

Toronto [Canada], June 28 (ANI): While there have been reports stating that children and young people may be less likely to get infected with the coronavirus than older adults, the findings of a recent study suggests that, there may be substantial indirect adverse effects of the disease on their physical and mental health.

2020-06-28T10:22:57.379713+00:00 IST

Hepatitis C-positive livers safe for transplantation, study explains

Ohio [USA], June 27 (ANI): According to a recent study, patients who received a transplanted liver infected with hepatitis C, and were treated for the infection later, showed good signs of recovery.

2020-06-27T13:50:14.799122+00:00 IST

Increased physical activity may lower sleep apnea risk: Study

Washington D.C. [USA], June 27 (ANI): Increased physical activity is associated with a lower risk of obstructive sleep apnea -- a common sleep-related breathing disorder.

2020-06-27T12:07:18.547407+00:00 IST

Study links air pollution, smoking with increase risk of childhood obesity

Barcelona [Spain], June 24 (ANI): Air pollution, smoking, and certain characteristics of the built environment--such as high population density-- may play a role in the development of obesity in children, according to a recent study.

2020-06-24T15:48:16.086223+00:00 IST

Maintain social distancing, use of face masks to avoid second COVID-19 wave: Study

Barcelona [Spain], June 23 (ANI): Continuing social distancing, and other precautionary measures like the use of face masks, and handwashing, could possibly help in avoiding the need for future lockdown, according to a modelling study performed by the Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal), an institution supported by the "la Caixa" Foundation.

2020-06-23T14:32:23.204641+00:00 IST

Smokers good at math are more likely to want to quit, finds study

Ohio [USA], June 22 (ANI): For smokers who are better at math, the decision to quit just adds up, suggests a new study.

2020-06-22T14:19:47.361212+00:00 IST

Scientists develop new treatment for 'frozen shoulder'

Washington D.C. [USA], June 21 (ANI): A team of scientists has developed a new minimally-invasive treatment that decreases errant blood flow in the shoulder to quickly reduce pain and improve function in patients with adhesive capsulitis, also known as "frozen shoulder."

2020-06-21T17:47:07.405323+00:00 IST

Study finds evidence that loneliness makes it harder to quit smoking

Bristol [England], June 21 (ANI): In a recent study, researchers discovered a causal link between the prolonged experience of loneliness and smoking.

2020-06-21T07:23:20.974028+00:00 IST

International Yoga Day: 5 Bollywood divas who inspire people to stay fit with yoga

New Delhi [India], June 21 (ANI): Bollywood stars, whose profession demands them to be in shape all the time leave no stone unturned to stay fit and be agile. Amid regular shoots and hush-hush life most of these celebrities say they resort to the traditional practice of Yoga.

2020-06-21T03:07:22.897291+00:00 IST

Signs of being prone to adult diabetes can be seen from very young age: Study

Washington D.C. [USA], June 20 (ANI): Early signs of being more susceptible to type 2 diabetes as an adult can be seen in children as young as eight years old, decades before it is likely to be diagnosed, according to a new study.

2020-06-20T18:23:32.891482+00:00 IST

Young people with early psychosis may not require antipsychotic medications to recover: Study

Washington D.C. [USA], June 20 (ANI): Young people with early-stage first-episode psychosis (FEP) can experience reduced symptoms and improve functioning without antipsychotic medication when they are provided with psychological interventions and comprehensive case management, according to a recent study.

2020-06-20T14:00:19.057968+00:00 IST

Experts advocate early treatment of COVID-19 to save lives

Washington D.C. [USA], June 20 (ANI): Experts are recommending for earlier actions to minimize hospitalizations and death from coronavirus.

2020-06-20T11:24:07.921031+00:00 IST

Strenuous daily exercise may shorten, not prolong, longevity

Tokyo [Japan], June 20 (ANI): Frequent exercise is often touted as the key to leading a long and healthy life. But a novel study delved into comparisons in longevity between those who do exercise with the ones who don't and found that strenuous daily exercise may shorten and not prolong longevity.

2020-06-20T09:47:16.956944+00:00 IST

International Yoga Day: 5 Bollywood divas who inspire people to stay fit with yoga

New Delhi [India], June 20 (ANI): Bollywood stars, whose profession demands them to be in shape all the time leave no stone unturned to stay fit and be agile. Amid regular shoots and hush-hush life most of these celebrities say they resort to the traditional practice of Yoga.

2020-06-20T09:05:43.297182+00:00 IST

Study links simple oral health to improved athletes' performance

Washington D.C. [U.S.A.], June 19 (ANI): Adopting simple oral health measures, such as high fluoride toothpaste and cleaning between their teeth, showed significant positive effects on elite athletes performances, according to a new study.

2020-06-19T18:05:58.541360+00:00 IST

Time-saving high-intensity workouts can be beneficial for people with spinal cord injuries

Washington D.C. [USA], June 12 (ANI): Researchers have shed light on the practical advantages of high-intensity interval training (HIIT) or short bursts of all-out exercise for people who have experienced spinal cord injuries (SCI).

2020-06-12T07:13:03.363034+00:00 IST

Nutraceuticals may improve productivity, quality of life in elderly, study suggests

Washington D.C. [USA], June 11 (ANI): Nutraceuticals might be a way to slow aging processes and help in avoiding a host of chronic diseases, according to a recent study.

2020-06-11T09:52:08.126211+00:00 IST

Researchers develop novel way to detect blood clots

Texas [USA], June 7 (ANI): A team of researchers in the Department of Biomedical Engineering at Texas A&M University is putting their efforts to develop a new way to detect blood clots, especially in pediatric patients.

2020-06-07T14:26:15.607133+00:00 IST

Evidence suggests physical distancing reduces spread of coronavirus

Washington D.C. [USA], June 6 (ANI): A recent study has provided evidence that following the measure of physical distancing, wearing face masks and eye protection, will indeed prevent the spread of coronavirus.

2020-06-06T16:33:20.308541+00:00 IST

Early exposure to anaesthetics may cause alcohol use disorder among adolescents: Study

Washington D.C. [USA], May 31 (ANI): Early exposure to anasthetics may make adolescents more prone to developing alcohol use disorder (AUD), according to a recent research.

2020-05-31T17:48:13.979948+00:00 IST