Fitness

Moms with young or several kids may engage in less exercise

New research on physical activity trends among British moms reveals that mothers with young children and mothers with multiple children may indulge in less moderate or strenuous physical exercise.

2022-11-17T08:24:45.543875+00:00 IST

Physical activity of mothers depends on age, number of children

The study found that in mothers the level of physical activity whether moderate-to-vigorous level depends on the age and number of children.

2022-11-17T04:31:57.802622+00:00 IST

Study: Aerobic exercise lowers risk of metastatic cancer

The amount of glucose (sugar) consumed by internal organs rises during intense aerobic exercise, according to the researchers, which decreases the amount of energy available to the tumour. The study discovered how probability of cancer metastatic spread can be reduced by aerobic exercise.

2022-11-15T11:49:58.451956+00:00 IST

World Diabetes Day 2022: Date, history, theme and significance

Every year on November 14, people globally commemorate World Diabetes Day to raise awareness of the risks diabetes poses to their health and how to prevent them. On this day, two brilliant scientists, Sir Frederick Banting and Charles Best are recognised for their significant contribution to the discovery of insulin.

2022-11-14T13:10:21.126468+00:00 IST

Vitamin B6 supplements could reduce anxiety and depression

Trial participants reported feeling less anxious or depressed after taking high doses of Vitamin B6 for a month. The trial provides evidence that the calming effect B6 has on the brain could make it effective in preventing or treating mood disorders.

2022-11-13T16:53:06.370859+00:00 IST

Light exercise linked to mild intracerebral haemorrhage symptoms

According to a University of Gothenburg study, four hours of light physical exercise every week is associated with milder symptoms of intracerebral haemorrhage as well as higher survival rates.

2022-11-13T13:41:08.576000+00:00 IST

Study hints at why older people are more susceptible to the flu

Though the COVID-19 pandemic provided a brief respite, influenza virus is back in circulation and, as usual, poses a special danger to people over the age of 65. But why are older people more susceptible to the flu? New research from the U-M Medical School, published in Nature Communications, offers clues.

2022-11-12T13:44:33.669698+00:00 IST

Study reveals muscle strength tied to biological age

Disease, poor food, smoking, and other lifestyle factors all hasten biological ageing beyond chronological age. In other words, you're ageing more quickly than you should be. And for the first time, researchers have discovered a link between accelerated biological age and muscle weakness indicated by grip strength, a proxy for overall strength capacity.

2022-11-11T02:42:41.084723+00:00 IST

It's confirmed! Processed food key to rising obesity

A year-long study of the dietary habits of 9,341 Australians has backed growing evidence that highly processed and refined foods are the leading contributor to rising obesity rates in the Western world.

2022-11-08T08:14:13.202489+00:00 IST

Study: Carbs, sugary foods may influence poor oral health

The foods we eat on a regular basis influence the makeup of the bacteria -- both good and bad -- in our mouths. And researchers are finding that this collective of bacteria known as the oral microbiome likely plays a large role in our overall health, in addition to its previously known associations with tooth decay and periodontal disease.

2022-11-07T18:21:42.717140+00:00 IST

Check out how your bedtime affects your productivity

Night owls may be looking forward to falling back into autumn standard time but a new study from the University of Ottawa has found Daylight Saving Time may also suit morning types just fine.

2022-11-06T15:19:42.844566+00:00 IST

Study finds obesity drug helps teens lose weight

A drug called semaglutide, which is approved for adults with obesity or overweight, also helps adolescents shed pounds and have healthier hearts, according to a new study published today in the New England Journal of Medicine and presented at Obesity Week 2022.

2022-11-04T20:16:20.920850+00:00 IST

Crossword puzzle beat computer video games in slowing memory loss

A new study by researchers from Columbia University and Duke University published in the journal NEJM Evidence shows that doing crossword puzzles has an advantage over computer video games for memory functioning in older adults with mild cognitive impairment.

2022-11-03T12:18:30.761776+00:00 IST

Researchers uncover brain waves related to social behaviour

Researchers have discovered electrical brain-wave patterns given off during social interactions in mice. They also observed that mice showing signs of stress, depression, or autism lacked these brain waves. The results reveal more about the mechanisms underlying brain activity when socializing.

2022-10-30T14:16:00.723372+00:00 IST

Research reveals if reducing screen time increases productivity

Have you ever been accused (or accused someone else) of wasting too much time by looking at a cellphone? Turns out, that time might not be wasted time at all. New research shows that mindful use of smartphones, without minimizing screen time, enhances productivity.

2022-10-28T15:51:39.290208+00:00 IST

New data show intermittent fasting affects female hormones

Intermittent fasting has been shown to be an effective way to lose weight, but critics have worried that the practice may have a negative impact on women's reproductive hormones.

2022-10-25T20:29:05.543008+00:00 IST

Insufficient sleep in teenagers is associated with overweight

Adolescents who sleep less than eight hours a night are more likely to be overweight or obese compared to their peers with sufficient sleep,according to research presented at ESC Congress 2022. Shorter sleepers were also more likely to have a combination of other unhealthy characteristics including excess fat around the middle, elevated blood pressure, and abnormal blood lipid and glucose levels.

2022-10-24T12:19:19.314715+00:00 IST

Aerobic fitness does not protect children from metabolic syndrome

Washington [US], October 21 (ANI): A study has found that high aerobic fitness does not protect children from metabolic syndrome. The study also found that the amount of fat tissue in the body has distorted the results obtained in several previous studies on the protective effect of aerobic fitness from metabolic syndrome. The researchers also found that poor aerobic fitness is not a feature of metabolic syndrome in adults. Still, good aerobic fitness may indicate a lack of risk factors for metabolic syndrome.

2022-10-21T07:14:40.980406+00:00 IST

In order to be less sedentary one might need a more active friend

Washington [US], October 20 (ANI): A new mathematical model incorporates the influence of social interactions on community exercise trends, implying that interacting with moderately active people may influence sedentary people to become more active.

2022-10-19T23:50:36.693399+00:00 IST

Study: Less screen time better for toddlers

Washington [US], October 19 (ANI): A new study found that 24-month-old children who spent less than 60 minutes looking at screens each day and those who engaged in at least 60 minutes of daily physical activity had better executive function than their peers. Executive function includes the ability to remember, plan, pay attention, shift between tasks and regulate one's thoughts and behaviour.

2022-10-19T08:33:08.520277+00:00 IST

Study of teachers links leadership to psychological empowerment

The study, done in China, found that teachers in the Chinese equivalent of professional learning communities (PLCs) were more willing to share their knowledge and expertise when they rated their PLC leaders as being higher in humility.

2022-10-19T08:15:17.417837+00:00 IST