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Study shows physical activity in children can be improved through 'exergam
Updated : 4 years, 6 months ago IST
London [UK], August 27 (ANI): A new research has shown that physical activity among children can be improved by well-designed and delivered online interventions such as 'exergames' and smartphone apps.
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Research suggests too much time in sedentary activities increases stroke r
Updated : 4 years, 7 months ago IST
Washington [US], August 19 (ANI): According to a new research, adults younger than age 60 whose days are filled with sedentary leisure time (which includes using the computer, TV, or reading) and little physical activity have a higher stroke risk than people who are more physically active.
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Physical activity associated with better cognition in breast cancer patien
Updated : 4 years, 7 months ago IST
Washington [US], August 19 (ANI): A new study from Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis has found a strong association between high levels of physical activity and the ability to maintain cognitive function among breast cancer patients treated with chemotherapy.
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Study finds physical activity protects children from being overweight in a
Updated : 4 years, 7 months ago IST
Helsinki [Finland], August 14 (ANI): Obesity in children and adolescents is one of the most significant health-related challenges globally. A recent study has shown that physical activity protects children from the adverse effects of digital media on their weight later in adolescence.
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Physical activity protects children from being overweight in adolescence d
Updated : 4 years, 7 months ago IST
Helsinki [Finland], August 10 (ANI): A recent study has shown that children's heavy digital media use is associated with a risk of being overweight later in adolescence. The study also highlighted that physical activity protects children from the adverse effects of digital media on their wei
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People with depression can benefit from exercise: Study
Updated : 4 years, 7 months ago IST
Washington [US], August 8 (ANI): The findings of a recent study suggests that exercising not only reduces depressive symptoms but also increases the brain's ability to change, which is necessary for adaptation and learning processes. Basically, it has a dual beneficial effect on physical act
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Study sheds light on benefits of exercising for people with depression
Updated : 4 years, 7 months ago IST
Washington [US], August 5 (ANI): A new study has shed light on the dual beneficial effect of physical activity for people with depression. The study suggested that exercising not only reduces depressive symptoms but also increases the brain's ability to change, which is necessary for adaptat
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Study suggests physical activity may counter serious health harms of poor
Updated : 4 years, 8 months ago IST
Washington [US], July 3 (ANI): A new study has found that those who had both the poorest sleep quality and who exercised the least were most at risk of death from heart disease, stroke, and cancer, prompting the researchers to suggest a likely synergy between the two activities.
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Study finds high physical activity levels may counter serious health harms
Updated : 4 years, 8 months ago IST
Washington [US], June 30 (ANI): A new study has found that those who had both the poorest sleep quality and who exercised the least were most at risk of death from heart disease, stroke, and cancer, prompting the researchers to suggest a likely synergy between the two activities.
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Open learning spaces do not increase children's physical activity: Study
Updated : 4 years, 9 months ago IST
Washington [US], June 23 (ANI): According to a recent study, open learning spaces are not directly associated with the physical activity of students in grades three and five, even though more breaks from the sedentary time were observed in open learning spaces compared to conventional classr
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Men who perceive marriage as unsuccessful are at high risk for premature d
Updated : 4 years, 9 months ago IST
Washington [US], June 22 (ANI): Dissatisfaction with married life raises the risk of dying from a cerebrovascular accident. A new study has revealed that perceiving marriage as unsuccessful is a significant predictor of death from a CVA and premature death among men, no less than well-known
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Higher levels of moderate, vigorous physical activity reduce arterial stif
Updated : 4 years, 9 months ago IST
Washington [US], June 20 (ANI): Higher levels of moderate and vigorous physical activity can help curb arterial stiffening already in childhood, according to a recent Finnish study. However, sedentary time or aerobic fitness was also not linked to arterial health.
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