Fitness

Death risk in older adults can be lowered by leisure activities

Maryland [US], August 28 (ANI): Older adults may have a lower risk of death from any cause, as well as death from cardiovascular disease and cancer, if they engage in a variety of leisure activities on a weekly basis, according to a recent study led by researchers at the National Cancer Institute, a division of the National Institutes of Health.

2022-08-28T17:28:22.300249+00:00 IST

Risk of heart disease, stroke low among good sleepers

Barcelona [Spain], August 28 (ANI): A survey found that nine out of ten Americans do not get enough sleep at night. Inadequate sleep has been associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease and stroke. Seven out of ten of these cardiovascular disorders could be avoided if everyone slept well, according to the researchers.

2022-08-28T13:51:00.527388+00:00 IST

Dogs with more active owners get more exercise

Washington [US], August 25 (ANI): Dog owners who spend more time exercising themselves often tend to exercise their dogs, according to a new study.

2022-08-25T09:12:35.900259+00:00 IST

Study on Betamethasone and Prostate Cancer

Lexington [Kentucky], August 21 (ANI): The common steroid betamethasone may be used to lessen the side effects of radiation therapy for prostate cancer, according to a recent study from the University of Kentucky Markey Cancer Center.

2022-08-21T12:13:47.613892+00:00 IST

Cancer-related fatigue a common adverse effect of chemotherapy

Pennsylvania [United States], August 20 (ANI): Cancer-related fatigue (CRF) is a long-term side effect of chemotherapy for breast cancer that contributes to chronic balance difficulties.

2022-08-20T14:55:34.166970+00:00 IST

Study finds whether people with spinal injury can walk and run

Seoul [South Korea], August 20 (ANI): An international research team has successfully recovered muscular mobility in a model of paralysed mice using organic neurons. Prof. Tae-Woo Lee (Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Seoul National University, Republic of Korea) and Prof. Zhenan Bao headed the team (Department of Chemical Engineering, Stanford University, US).

2022-08-20T14:12:01.484350+00:00 IST

According to a study, sugar metabolism is common in cancer

Washington [US], August 20 (ANI): For more than a century, cancer cell metabolism has been regarded as a puzzle. Recent research from Washington University in St. Louis suggests that it may not be an anomaly after all. On August 15, the study was published in Molecular Cell.

2022-08-20T13:42:39.628617+00:00 IST

Professional athletes perform better with solid gut :Study

Washington [US], August 6 (ANI): According to a recent study, microbial instability in the gut may impair the performance of elite endurance athletes, and that short-term, high-protein diets are associated with this type of imbalance.

2022-08-06T06:11:06.165906+00:00 IST

Children's health can be impacted as global temperatures rise

Washington [US], August 6 (ANI): Youngsters are likely to suffer the brunt of the worsening health effects of rising global temperatures due to record levels of obesity and physical inactivity, a new comprehensive analysis of recent studies on the topic gave a clear warning.

2022-08-05T18:55:24.180304+00:00 IST

Connection between unhealthy lifestyle and high blood pressure

Brussels [Belgium], July 31 (ANI): Inactivity, diets high in sugar and salt, and excess weight account for 90% of cases of high blood pressure in children and adolescents. A recent study that focuses on hypertension in children between the ages of 6 and 16 gives families advice on how to improve their general health.

2022-07-31T18:27:57.290604+00:00 IST

Study: Parents' drinking habits linked to addiction to processed

Washington [US], July 31 (ANI): According to a recent study, children who have parents suffering with alcoholism issues are more likely to exhibit signs of food addiction.

2022-07-31T15:31:31.301267+00:00 IST

New tool to investigate psychological traits of violent extremism

Washington [US], July 31 (ANI): Researchers have developed and validated a new assessment instrument called the Extremist Archetypes Scale to assist distinguish between numerous psychological traits that are present in those who engage in violent extremism.

2022-07-30T19:15:42.267005+00:00 IST

Physical and mental activities help reduce risk of dementia

Minneapolis [US], July 30 (ANI): The risk of dementia may be reduced by engaging in physical and mental tasks like household chores, exercise, and socialising. In addition to examining the impacts of these activities, the study also examined the effects of mental activities and the usage of electronic devices in individuals with and without an increased genetic risk for dementia.

2022-07-30T18:03:56.076539+00:00 IST

Risk of mortality lower among adults who exercise 2-4 times

Washington [US], July 28 (ANI): In a study involving more than 100,000 participants and a 30-year follow-up period, it was discovered that persons who engage in two to four times the amount of weekly moderate or vigorous physical exercise currently advised have a considerably reduced risk of mortality.

2022-07-28T00:32:47.106271+00:00 IST

Researchers reveal gene that increases muscular strength

Melbourne [Australia], July 25 (ANI): Researchers have discovered a gene that enhances muscular strength when activated by physical activity, opening the door to the creation of therapeutic therapies that mirror some of the advantages of exercise.

2022-07-25T17:07:58.507260+00:00 IST

Study finds weak handgrip strength may indicate health problems

Austria [Vienna], July 25 (ANI): By testing handgrip strength, one may rapidly and easily determine muscle strength, a significant predictor of death. Researchers created cut-off values for the general population in a recent study, taking into account the relationship between handgrip strength and gender, body height, and age to be employed in clinical practice, according to a recent study.

2022-07-25T15:55:25.297941+00:00 IST

Does physical exertion have different effect on men and women?

Minneapolis [US], July 24 (ANI): Studies have shown that maintaining cognitive function and preventing dementia can be accomplished by participating in both mental and physical activities. A recent study found that these benefits might vary across men and women. The study has been made available online in the American Academy of Neurology's medical publication.

2022-07-24T18:28:44.100148+00:00 IST

Wearable activity trackers encourage people to exercise more

Adelaide [Australia], July 21 (ANI): Millions of people worldwide believe that fitness trackers, pedometers and smart watches motivate them to exercise more and lose weight, according to a new study by Australian researchers.

2022-07-21T07:00:51.715454+00:00 IST

Mindful meditation can be beneficial in relieving pain

Washington [US], July 16 (ANI): In a recent study, scientists at the University of California San Diego School of Medicine examined how mindfulness affected both brain activity and perception of pain. This research has been published in a journal called 'PAIN'.

2022-07-16T18:23:39.617733+00:00 IST

Study: Eating bright-coloured fruits helps women live longer

Georgia [US], July 15 (ANI): Women often have greater rates of sickness while living longer on average than males. A healthier diet rich in pigmented carotenoids, such as those found in yams, kale, spinach, watermelon, bell peppers, tomatoes, oranges, and carrots, is now suggested by a recent study from the University of Georgia as a way to reduce these greater incidences of sickness. These colourful produce items have a crucial role in minimising cognitive and visual decline.

2022-07-15T17:36:50.704843+00:00 IST

Study: Eating more fruits keeps depression at bay

Birmingham [UK], July 15 (ANI): According to a recent study from the College of Health and Life Sciences at Aston University, people who regularly consume fruit are more likely to have better levels of positive mental well-being and are less likely to experience depressive symptoms.

2022-07-15T10:12:48.610882+00:00 IST