Fitness

Here's how stress damages movement centers in brain

Bonn [Germany], March 9 (ANI): Stress seems to have a negative effect on the learning of movements, according to the conclusion of a recent study at the University of Bonn.

2022-03-09T11:21:17.719463+00:00 IST

Study suggests physical activity can help in protecting brain as you age

Washington [US], March 9 (ANI): New research from the University of Georgia has shown that physical activity can help protect your cognitive abilities as you age and it doesn't have to be an intense exercise to make an impact.

2022-03-08T23:50:03.304940+00:00 IST

New study finds walking more steps a day can improve people's health, longevity

Amherst [US], March 8 (ANI): The analysis led by the University of Massachusetts Amherst discovered that taking more steps a day helps lower the risk of premature death.

2022-03-08T09:36:14.545821+00:00 IST

Study: Cocoa does not reduce exercise-related digestive distress

Washington [US], March 6 (ANI): A recent study asserted that long-term daily consumption of cocoa didn't appear to improve exercise-related digestive issues in male athletes and induced only minimal changes to their gut microbiomes.

2022-03-06T17:57:07.331756+00:00 IST

Latest diet trends can cost people more than their weight loss, says research

Adelaide SA [Australia], March 6 (ANI): According to a new study, UniSA researchers have evaluated the affordability of popular diets, comparing them to the suggestions within the Australian Guide to Health Eating (AGHE), and the Mediterranean diet, finding that costs of cutting your calories can vary by up to USD 300 per week.

2022-03-06T14:55:28.217141+00:00 IST

Researchers examine how employees can remain active even in workplace

Tsukuba [Japan], March 6 (ANI): Sufficient physical activity is essential to staying healthy and maintaining one's physical and mental wellbeing. But for office workers, with long hours of desk jobs, staying active is difficult. Now, researchers in Japan have shed light on how office workers can keep active throughout the working day.

2022-03-06T08:46:29.352038+00:00 IST

Resistance exercise can help get better sleep, suggests study

Texas [US], March 4 (ANI): According to a new study, resistance exercise may be superior to aerobic exercise as a way to get better sleep, and sleep is important for cardiovascular health.

2022-03-04T14:27:32.250782+00:00 IST

Cocoa does not reduce exercise-related digestive distress, suggests study

Washington [US], March 3 (ANI): As always, impressive athleticism was on display during the Winter Olympics, despite the pandemic and its restrictions that brought about major changes, both in training as well the output. But being at the top of one's game doesn't necessarily protect against digestive distress resulting from exercise. Surprisingly, some people are adding cocoa to their diets to reduce these symptoms. But they aren't effective, suggested a new study.

2022-03-03T08:39:14.341260+00:00 IST

Best chance for battling menopausal weight gain is during perimenopause: Study

Ohio [US], March 2 (ANI): The one major complaint that most women face during menopause is gaining weight. Menopause is often accompanied by accelerated adverse changes in body composition such as hot flashes and an increased risk of such chronic diseases as osteoporosis and heart disease. A new study has suggested that lifestyle interventions aimed at managing these problems are most valuable during perimenopause.

2022-03-02T09:57:49.803058+00:00 IST

Study examines why doing less amount of exercise makes it even tougher to do

Leeds [England], March 1 (ANI): Does it ever happen that you set out to do a particular number of push-ups, but after just a few, your body feels like giving up? And after that, every push-up feels like a mountainous task? New research on this has suggested that doing less exercise could deactivate a vital protein in the body, causing further inactivity and making exercise even more difficult.

2022-03-01T10:36:40.071477+00:00 IST

Greater body fat is risk factor for reduced thinking and memory ability: Study

Hamilton (Ontario) [Canada], February 28 (ANI): Does greater body fat be a risk factor for reducing thinking and memory ability? A recent study showed that greater body fat is a risk factor for reduced cognitive function, such as processing speed in adults.

2022-02-28T12:57:14.599577+00:00 IST

Study reveals positive correlation between physical fitness and lower chances of Alzheimer's disease

Minnesota [US], February 28 (ANI): Alzheimer's is a horrific disease to be diagnosed with, both for the people who have to suffer with it, as well as the people who are their caregivers. But does fitness have a positive role in reducing the chances of Alzheimer's? According to a new study, people who are more physically fit are less likely to develop Alzheimer's disease than people who are less physically fit.

2022-02-28T06:52:00.343636+00:00 IST

Consumption of 'King of fruits' has positive health outcomes, says study

Orlando (Florida) [US], February 24 (ANI): Does the king of fruits, often instructed to be avoided after one is diagnosed with diabetes, have health benefits? As low fruit and vegetable consumption continues to contribute to diet-related chronic diseases like diabetes and heart disease, two new research studies have found that regular mango consumption may improve diets and help manage key risk factors that contribute to chronic disease.

2022-02-27T06:54:42.689010+00:00 IST

New study answers patient-centred approach to treating obesity

New York [US], February 26 (ANI): It's one of the most polarizing questions among clinicians: Is treating obesity while also reducing weight stigma and eating disorder risk mutually exclusive?

2022-02-26T16:30:45.745363+00:00 IST

Older adults' medication intake can be improved by smart packaging: Study

Waterloo [Canada], February 25 (ANI): A new study has found that older adults are open to using smart packaging to improve their medication-taking experience.

2022-02-25T14:10:30.545642+00:00 IST

Daily activities like washing dishes reduce heart disease risk in senior women: Study

California [US], February 23 (ANI): As a person ages, their bodies start reacting to all the stress and work they've put it through, throughout their younger days. As a result, an older person's body is more susceptible to illnesses. For older people, running or brisk walking is not the only way to reduce the risk of heart disease. Simply performing routine activities, referred to as daily life movement, including housework, gardening, cooking and self-care activities like showering can significantly benefit cardiovascular health. A recent study observed the impact of daily work on cardiovascular health.

2022-02-23T06:56:00.958097+00:00 IST

Does eating vegetables protect against cardiovascular diseases? No, says study

Oxford [England], February 21 (ANI): Since childhood, we have been told that a sufficient intake of vegetables is essential for maintaining a balanced diet and avoiding a wide range of diseases. But does a diet rich in vegetables also lower the risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD)? Unfortunately, researchers from the Nuffield Department of Population Health at the University of Oxford, the Chinese University of Hong Kong, and the University of Bristol found no evidence for this.

2022-02-21T08:54:13.783064+00:00 IST

Study finds middle-aged men view weight gain as inevitable

Washington [US], February 18 (ANI): According to a new peer-reviewed study, weight gain produces feelings of despondency and low self-worth among middle-aged men, but it is also seen as an inevitable consequence of family and career responsibilities.

2022-02-18T15:00:27.593763+00:00 IST

Exercise helps older adults retain their memories: Study

Pittsburgh (Pennsylvania) [US], February 17 (ANI): It is a known fact that exercise is good for health. But a lot of questions plague people regarding exercise. How much exercise is beneficial? Who benefits the most from it? And when is it most beneficial? New research led by University of Pittsburgh psychologists pooled data from dozens of studies to answer these questions.

2022-02-17T12:44:05.303185+00:00 IST

20 minutes of daily exercise at 70 may stave off major heart disease later: Study

Padua [Italy], February 15 (ANI): Exercise at an older age is always recommended so that older people can avoid contracting diseases due to lack of physical movement. Now, research has suggested that twenty minutes of daily moderate to vigorous exercise in early old age (seventy - seventy-five) may best stave off major heart disease, including heart failure, in late old age (eighty plus).

2022-02-15T08:37:31.794065+00:00 IST

Study suggests women to focus on their heart's wellbeing before getting pregnant

Illinois [US], February 15 (ANI): Pregnancy stresses a woman's heart and circulatory system. During pregnancy, a lady's blood volume increases by 30 to 50 per cent to nourish her growing baby. A new Northwestern Medicine study shined a spotlight on an important but often overlooked matter of the heart -- optimising one's cardiovascular health before getting pregnant.

2022-02-15T07:10:51.514091+00:00 IST