Fitness

Biologists explain how beauty sleep works

Washington D.C. [USA], Jan 18 (ANI): A team of biologists have explained how having a deep undisturbed good night sleep could help prepare us mentally and physically to take on the tedious activities of the day ahead.

2020-01-18T12:09:44.377193+00:00 IST

Developing Alzheimer's diseases could be due to disrupted sleep

Washington D.C [USA], Jan 10 (ANI): Losing a night's sleep can be the reason behind developing Alzheimer's, study reveals.

2020-01-10T11:19:38.065827+00:00 IST

Change in the way of administration of vaccine can boost its potency: Study

Pittsburgh [USA], Jan 5 (ANI): Bringing a change in the way of administration of a vaccine to an individual has been proven as a better technique to boost the protective power it possesses.

2020-01-05T10:37:12.735878+00:00 IST

Intermittent fasting might have scientific, clinical applications: Study

Washington D.C. [USA], Jan 4 (ANI): A recent study has revealed the applications of intermittent fasting in a way that can prove to be helpful for physicians in order to guide patients for trying their hands on this widely acclaimed method of fitness.

2020-01-04T14:53:07.560888+00:00 IST

Study reveals recommended physical activities related to reducing cancer risks

Washington D.C. [USA], Jan 4 (ANI): While regular exercising leads to innumerable health benefits, adding to the benefits a recent study suggests that physical activities and exercise is related to reducing cancer risks.

2020-01-04T14:33:54.600222+00:00 IST

Your diet can impact your mental health, suggests Study

Washington D.C. [USA], Jan 3 (ANI): A new study has found out that diet significantly affects the mental health and well being of an individual.

2020-01-03T17:19:00.021743+00:00 IST

Not just for aesthetics: Common resistance exercises can reverse strength loss from prolonged inactivity

Washington D.C. [USA], Jan 1 (ANI): Common gym staple strength exercises like the leg press can alleviate the ill-effects of prolonged muscle inactivity. Situations such as hospitalisation for many years leads to a rapid loss of muscular strength, which can adversely affect balance, make joints more injury-prone and impede performance in sports activities.

2020-01-01T17:32:36.426500+00:00 IST

Evolutionary changes in human brain, potential reason of anxiety: Study

Washington D.C. (USA), Dec 29 (ANI): New research found that evolutionary changes in the human brain could be a potential cause of the development of anxiety.

2019-12-29T12:27:02.621391+00:00 IST

Spending long hours in office increases chances of regular, hidden hypertension, says study

Washington D.C. [USA], Dec 29 (ANI): Overworked office going people who spend longer than usual hours at the workplace are more susceptible to the onset of hypertension, a study reveals. A considerable proportion of such individuals may also suffer a hidden form of hypertension, also known as masked hypertension, which as the name suggests may go undetected in clinical settings.

2019-12-29T08:02:22.766192+00:00 IST

Teens who vape are getting more addictive instead: Study

Washington D.C. [USA]. Dec 21 (ANI): The concept of vaping among teens is introduced to reduce their smoking addiction but the recent study depicts the opposite.

2019-12-21T16:20:37.449406+00:00 IST

Psychological support needed for women during high risk pregnancies: Study

Washington D.C. [USA], Dec 21 (ANI): A recent study conducted on women's emotional state during pregnancy revealed that women need more psychological support otherwise they would struggle with fears and tears while feeling isolated and worried.

2019-12-21T16:18:17.061892+00:00 IST

Obesity associated with greater greenhouse gas emissions: Study

Washington D.C. [USA], Dec 20 (ANI): A new analysis suggests that the increasing average body size of people on Earth in addition to the growing world population may further challenge attempts to reduce man-made carbon dioxide emissions.

2019-12-20T11:09:46.053404+00:00 IST

Sustained weight loss linked with reduced breast cancer risk: Study

Washington D.C. [USA], Dec 18 (ANI): A new study had found that women who lost weight after the age of 50 years and kept it off, had a lower risk of breast cancer than women whose weight remained stable.

2019-12-18T15:47:34.024071+00:00 IST

Excessive antibiotic prescriptions for children can harm their health: Study

Washington D.C. [USA], Dec 15 (ANI): Children in low and middle countries (LMICs) are being prescribed an average of 25 antibiotics during their first five years of life, which is an excess and could resist their ability to fight pathogens, says a recent study.

2019-12-15T12:59:09.381474+00:00 IST

Train your brain to tackle stress by inculcating healthy habits

Wellington [New Zealand], Dec 14 (ANI): Opined by neuroscientist Dr Selena Bartlett, inculcating several healthy habits in life can train your brain to tackle stress.

2019-12-14T16:19:08.231042+00:00 IST

Yoga good for brain: Study

Washington D.C. [USA], Dec 13 (ANI): While aerobics has long been known for strengthening the brain and the growth of neurons, only a few studies have examined how yoga affects the brain. A review of the science finds evidence that yoga enhances many of the same brain structures and functions that benefit from aerobic exercise.

2019-12-13T10:36:23.913717+00:00 IST

Young women sleep more than young men, finds new study

Washington D.C. [USA], Dec 8 (ANI): The minimum sleep required to sustain a healthy lifestyle varies for different people based on their age, gender and geographical location, says new research.

2019-12-08T17:55:42.223298+00:00 IST

Study reveals maintaining lost weight more important than losing more

Busan [South Korea], Dec 7 (ANI): A professor having expertise in medicine advocated the need for maintaining the weight of a person who has shed kilos instead of losing more.

2019-12-07T15:33:17.971108+00:00 IST

Starch-rich breakfast work as great insulin injection replacement for diabetic

Washington D.C. [USA], Dec 7 (ANI): In order to regulate the movement of sugar into liver, muscles and fat cells, people diagnosed with Type-2 diabetes tend to take more insulin injections. But this, in turn, will increase the risk of weight gain and the loss of control of blood sugar levels. But a recent study has found a new way to treat diabetes better.

2019-12-07T15:01:16.929402+00:00 IST

Regular physical activity, exercise also help manage body weight: Study

Washington D.C. [USA], Dec 7 (ANI): Regular physical activity and exercise not only reduce the risks of a heart attack but also help manage body weight too. A new study states that brain oxygen levels are affected positively by natural behaviours, specifically exercise.

2019-12-07T14:12:14.549502+00:00 IST

Social media makes teens susceptible to eating disorder behaviours: Study

Washington D.C. [USA], Dec 4 (ANI): The notion that social media makes teens susceptible to body image issues along with eating disorder behaviours, has got a scientific backing as the same was proved in a new study.

2019-12-04T08:02:34.277847+00:00 IST