Fitness

New research says eating avocado daily can help lower cholesterol

Washington [US], July 9 (ANI): A recent study has indicated that consuming one avocado per day for six months had no impact on waist circumference, belly fat, or liver fat in those who were overweight or obese. It did, however, cause harmful cholesterol levels to slightly decline.

2022-07-09T14:28:58.220105+00:00 IST

'Higher protein intake during dieting leads to healthier eating'

Washington [US], June 28 (ANI): According to a new Rutgers study, eating a larger proportion of protein while dieting helps to avoid the loss of lean body mass and also leads to better food choices.

2022-06-27T18:34:19.852793+00:00 IST

Study: Weight loss possible with anti obesity medications

Washington [US], June 26 (ANI): According to a recent study, a group of researchers discovered that overweight and obese individuals maintained an average weight loss of 10.6 per cent for over 3-5 years with the support of a lifestyle change programme and anti-obesity medications.

2022-06-26T10:44:16.831733+00:00 IST

Walking can improve performance on cognitive tasks

Washington [US], June 21 (ANI): It has long been thought that when walking is combined with a task, both suffer however, researchers at the Del Monte Institute for Neuroscience at the University of Rochester found that this is not always the case.

2022-06-21T17:25:02.372800+00:00 IST

Long-term weight loss possible with medications, lifestyle change

Washington [US], June 20 (ANI): A new study has found that overweight and obese people maintained an average weight loss of 10.6 per cent over 3 to 5 years with a programme of lifestyle changes in combination with anti-obesity medications.

2022-06-20T18:15:37.046910+00:00 IST

'Body-checking experience does not reduce risk of injury for players'

Calgary [Canada], June 20 (ANI): According to a new study by the CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal), youth hockey players with long body-checking experience were at significantly higher risk of concussion than their peers with less body-checking experience.

2022-06-20T08:32:06.114520+00:00 IST

Language matters when describing weight loss goals

Washington [US], June 18 (ANI): A recent study by Annabell Ho at Noom, Inc. New York, United States, suggests that while setting a weight-loss goal, analytical language was associated with greater weight loss success and a lower likelihood of attrition.

2022-06-18T17:12:25.033798+00:00 IST

Prolonged sitting related to health risks: Study

Washington [US], June 18 (ANI): Simon Fraser University has come up with new research, adding further weight to the contention that delayed sitting might be dangerous to your health.

2022-06-18T10:49:54.428834+00:00 IST

Study finds seven healthy habits linked to lower risk of dementia

Minnesota [US], June 15 (ANI): According to new research by the American Institute of Neurology, seven healthy habits and lifestyle factors may play a role in lowering the incidence of dementia in persons with the highest hereditary risk.

2022-06-15T06:37:18.240202+00:00 IST

Study finds people 'proper size' portions of high-calorie foods

Bristol [England], June 13 (ANI): According to new research, humans limit the size of energy-dense meals they consume, implying that individuals are smarter eaters than previously assumed.

2022-06-13T11:05:34.544012+00:00 IST

Energy deficient male runners can be at higher risk for fractures

Washington [US], June 11 (ANI): According to a new study male runners who do not receive enough energy from their diet may be at risk for stress fractures.

2022-06-11T18:28:53.553679+00:00 IST

Maintaining normal weight might help prevent male infertility

Washington [US], June 11 (ANI): New research suggests that more careful control of body weight in childhood and adolescence could help prevent male infertility later in life.

2022-06-11T18:14:33.923390+00:00 IST

Consumption of protein supplements can manage Type 2 diabetes

England [UK], June 5 (ANI): According to research findings published in the 'BMJ Open Diabetes Research & Care' journal, consuming small quantities of whey protein before meals is beneficial for controlling blood sugar levels for people suffering from Type 2 diabetes.

2022-06-05T17:33:10.783395+00:00 IST

High-intensity interval training bring significant changes

Copenhagen (Denmark), June 5 (ANI): As per findings in a recent study published in the 'eLife' journal, scientists have revealed that high-intensity interval training (HIIT) has significant effects on the human skeletal muscle, boosting the total quantity of proteins necessary for contraction of muscles and energy metabolism.

2022-06-05T17:30:20.312695+00:00 IST

High-intensity interval training can alter metabolism: Study

Copenhagen (Denmark), June 3 (ANI): According to a study on men published in the journal, 'eLife', scientists have thrown fresh light on the effects of high-intensity interval training (HIIT) on human skeletal muscle.

2022-06-03T10:42:31.744185+00:00 IST

Low GI diet helps heart patients lose weight

Brussels [Belgium], May 28 (ANI): Eating low glycemic index foods promotes a healthier body shape in individuals with coronary artery disease, according to a study presented at the recent scientific congress of the European Society of Cardiology.

2022-05-28T09:54:46.905805+00:00 IST

Physical activity, healthy diet protect you during menopause

Finland [Europe], May 27 (ANI): Menopausal transition increases women's body fat, especially around the waist, according to a study conducted at the University of Jyvaskyla's, Finland. As a result, women in their forties and fifties are advised to pay special attention to good lifestyle habits--physical activity and a healthy diet--to help alleviate the health risks associated with fat accumulation.

2022-05-27T09:11:10.708889+00:00 IST

Healthy lifestyle prevents gestational diabetes

Washington [US], May 26 (ANI): During a recent study, researchers developed a genetic risk score for identifying individuals who would benefit the most from lifestyle counselling to prevent gestational and postpartum diabetes.

2022-05-26T18:01:37.671473+00:00 IST

During middle, old age seven hours of sleep is optimal: Research

Washington [US], May 1 (ANI): The ideal amount of sleep for people in their middle age and above is seven hours and too much deviation from that is associated with poorer cognitive performance and mental health, stated researchers from the University of Cambridge and Fudan University.

2022-05-01T11:15:11.874557+00:00 IST

Study finds loneliness increases the risk of future unemployment

Exeter (England) [UK], April 28 (ANI): According to new research, experiencing loneliness seems to lead to a higher risk of future unemployment. The people who say they "often feel lonely" are much more likely to lose their jobs later.

2022-04-28T09:48:48.309886+00:00 IST

Antidepressants don't improve quality of life long term

Washington [US], April 23 (ANI): When comparing depressed people who don't take antidepressants with those who do, it was found that usage of the drugs over time is not associated with significantly better health-related quality of life.

2022-04-23T17:46:32.685671+00:00 IST