Fitness

Take these simple pledges for a healthier heart

New Delhi [India], Sep 28 (ANI): Cardiovascular diseases (CVD) continue to adversely affect our nation as sedentary lifestyles are fast becoming the norm for an average working citizen.

2017-09-28T11:21:34.802989+00:00 IST

Ask your grandparents to eat well-cooked meat

Washington D.C. [USA], Sep 28 (ANI): You may ask your grandparents to eat well-cooked meat, as a study has recently warned that eating steak rare (beef steak) prevents senior citizens from absorbing all the proteins that they need.

2017-09-28T06:03:18.304488+00:00 IST

Exercising 21 minutes a day can increase lifespan by more than three years

London [U.K.], September 28 (ANI): 'Exercise' not just does miracles to our body, but also helps us to live a long life.

2017-09-28T01:28:12.373209+00:00 IST

80 % fitness tracker users keep at it for at least 6 months

Washington D.C. [USA], Sep 26 (ANI): A recent study has revealed that about 80 percent of fitness tracker users, especially younger individuals, keep at it for at least six months.

2017-09-26T08:41:20.632115+00:00 IST

Is sitting 'the new smoking'? Not really

Washington D.C. [USA], Sep 24 (ANI): Sitting has been described as 'the new smoking,' but according to a recent study, it's the obesity that really leads to problems.

2017-09-24T02:32:44.640908+00:00 IST

Exercise type doesn't matter, it's being active that counts

Washington D.C. [USA], Sep 22 (ANI): Whether it is a gym workout, a walk to work or a household chore, physical activity of any kind can prevent heart disease and death.

2017-09-22T03:19:26.387435+00:00 IST

Physical activity can help those with cancer too, finds study

Washington D.C. [U.S.A], Sept. 20 (ANI): According to a recent research, a group of scientists in a pilot study of 87 female breast cancer survivors, found that increase in physical activity doubled the women's post-treatment mental processing speed.

2017-09-20T03:46:38.688467+00:00 IST

Gut bacteria affects your ability to lose or gain weight

London [UK], Sep 19 (ANI): Want to know the probable reason why you are not losing weight?

2017-09-19T07:36:32.688593+00:00 IST

Sitting too long can cancel benefits of exercise

Washington D.C. [USA], Sep 19 (ANI): Nine-to-five desk job?

2017-09-19T07:03:49.646800+00:00 IST

Gut bacteria may play a key role in losing weight

London [UK], Sept. 19 (ANI): According to a recent study, a group of researchers have found that gut bacteria could affect your ability to lose or gain weight.

2017-09-19T00:24:49.145516+00:00 IST

Participating in multiple sports boosts sleep quality in girls

Washington D.C. [U.S.A.], September 17 (ANI): Dear parents, you may ask your kids to participate in multiple sports, as sport specialisation is associated with significantly worse mood, stress, fatigue, soreness and sleep quality, especially females, suggests a study.

2017-09-17T08:51:31.871186+00:00 IST

Relax your body, keep negative energy at bay with meditation

New Delhi [India], Sep 15 (ANI): Healing can be done in various ways - medical, surgical and even spiritual. It is in tradition to go out and seek a doctor for an immediate cure and heal ourselves from pain.

2017-09-15T07:59:25.472388+00:00 IST

Apart from drug therapy, physical activity helps people with lupus

Washington D.C. [USA], Sep 14 (ANI): Daily routine of physical therapy should be considered as interventional strategies to be used alongside current medical treatment for lupus.

2017-09-14T06:49:29.691218+00:00 IST

The secret to thriving

Washington D.C. [USA], Sep 9 (ANI): What it takes to thrive, rather than merely survive, could be as simple as feeling good about life and yourself and being good at something, according to a new research.

2017-09-09T03:16:57.745572+00:00 IST

Here's the ideal diet before and after workout!

New Delhi [India], Sep 07 (ANI): Regular exercise and workout are important to keep the body fit and healthy. It is therefore essential to consume nutritious and healthy food while keeping the body hydrated in order to keep it well for a long run.

2017-09-07T07:57:40.546703+00:00 IST

Just 25 mins of yoga can boost brain function, energy levels

Washington D.C. [USA], Sep 07 (ANI): Just 25 minutes of Hatha yoga and mindfulness meditation can significantly improve brain function and energy levels, suggests a new study.

2017-09-07T01:25:04.307623+00:00 IST

Preventing exercise from putting lungs at risk

Washington D.C. [USA], Sep 7 (ANI): Regular exercise may be one of the pillars of health, but for many, a jog or run can trigger panting, wheezing and shortness of breath - and not because they are out of shape.

2017-09-06T20:27:27.040248+00:00 IST

Blood clotting drug may regulate food intake, body weight

Washington D.C. [USA], Sep 06 (ANI): A medication widely used to prevent blood clotting, heparin, can now be used as a potential target drug to regulate appetite and weight control, suggests a recent study.

2017-09-06T02:42:21.890235+00:00 IST

This little known theory can be secret formula to sporting success

Washington D.C. [USA], Sep 1 (ANI): Improving performances across a range of activities, including sport, might be as simple as applying an established but little known psychological theory, according to a recent study.

2017-09-01T08:33:47.314043+00:00 IST