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Physical activity better for cardiovascular disease patients: Study
Updated : 4 years, 3 months ago IST
Washington [US], December 4 (ANI): A new study has found that moderate to vigorous physical activity is associated with risk reductions of non-communicable diseases and mortality.
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Study suggests more physical activity will be better for cardiovascular di
Updated : 4 years, 3 months ago IST
Washington [US], December 3 (ANI): Moderate to vigorous physical activity is associated with risk reductions of non-communicable diseases and mortality, according to a recent study.
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J-K: Disaster authorities organise workshops on disaster preparedness
Updated : 4 years, 5 months ago IST
Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], October 14 (ANI): A workshop on capacity building on disaster risk reduction for a safer society was organised by authorities on International day for disaster reduction in Jammu and Kashmir's Srinagar.
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Typhoon Kompasu leaves 19 dead, 13 missing in Northern Philippines: Report
Updated : 4 years, 5 months ago IST
Luzon [Philippines], October 14 (ANI/Sputnik): At least 19 people were killed and 13 others went missing as a result of typhoon Kompasu, also known as Maring in the Philippines, which had ravaged the country's northern island of Luzon this week, local media reported on Thursday citing the na
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Death toll from tropical storm in Philippines rises to 13, 9 missing
Updated : 4 years, 5 months ago IST
Manila [Philippines], October 13 (ANI/Xinhua): The death toll from the severe tropical storm Kompasu has risen to 13 and that nine people are missing, the Philippine government said Wednesday.
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Pakistan seeks ADB help for setting up natural disaster fund for risk redu
Updated : 4 years, 5 months ago IST
Islamabad [Pakistan], October 6 (ANI): There is a need for establishing a natural disaster fund for disaster risk reduction, mitigation and rehabilitation, said Pakistan's Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Asad Umar during discussions with newly appointed
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Cabinet approves MoU between India, Italy on cooperation in field of disas
Updated : 4 years, 5 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], September 15 (ANI): The Union Cabinet has approved a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between India and the Italian Republic on Cooperation in the field of Disaster Risk Reduction and Management.
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Over 13,000 evacuated from Marikina river areas in Philippines over flood
Updated : 4 years, 7 months ago IST
Manila [Philippines], July 24 (ANI/Sputnik): The authorities have evacuated more than 13,000 people residing near the Marikina River east of the capital of Manila due to the threat of flooding, media reported on Saturday, citing the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (ND
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3-day workshop on disaster preparedness held in J-K
Updated : 4 years, 12 months ago IST
Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir), March 17 (ANI): A three-day workshop on capacity building on disaster risk reduction for a safer society in Jammu and Kashmir was organised by the Department of Geography and Disaster Management at the University of Kashmir.
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India pursued scientific evidence-based approach amid COVID-19, says Harsh
Updated : 5 years, 2 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], December 18 (ANI): India recognised the COVID-19 threat early and pursued a scientific evidence-based approach to combat the situation, said Harsh Vardhan, Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare, while addressing a virtual event by the Coalition for Disaster Resil
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Meditation may help lower cardiovascular risk, study explains
Updated : 5 years, 7 months ago IST
California [USA], July 19 (ANI): Mediation is known for its several benefits. According to a recent study, meditation may also help in cardiovascular risk reduction.
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Assessing depression symptoms may help ease cognitive complaints in women
Updated : 5 years, 11 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Mar 28 (ANI): In a recent study, researchers have found that an assessment of anxiety and depression symptoms in women who have undergone surgical menopause for cancer risk reduction or RRSO may help in finding ways to ease cognitive distress in them.
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