Elderly complaining of arthritis pain may reduce it with mild exercise, says study
Participants performed chair and floor mat exercises using stretch bands and other gentle exercises. Chinese breathing techniques and meditation were also integrated into the programme.
Nov 02, 2016, 20:11 PM IST
Perfect 15-minute workout for sculpted arms and abs!
Follow this regimen, not only to tone up your abs and arms, but to gain a stronger, healthier and fitter body.
Nov 02, 2016, 11:19 AM IST
Vigorous exercise may expose city kids to pollution
Children from urban areas who engage in vigorous exercises both indoors and outdoors may be at a greater exposure to black carbon -- a traffic-related pollutant -- than children who are less active, researchers said.
Oct 31, 2016, 19:08 PM IST
Vitamin E can modify risk of pneumonia in older men: Study
A new study has revealed that Vitamin E can help modify pneumonia risk in older men.
Oct 28, 2016, 23:11 PM IST
Want to live a very long life? Follow these five basic rules for a healthier, happier lifestyle!
Following are five simple common-sense rules, if followed will keep you fit and add years to your life.
Oct 28, 2016, 13:28 PM IST
Heart disease: What increases your risk, tips to reduce it!
Heart disease is caused by plaque buildup in the wall of the arteries that supply blood to the heart.
Oct 26, 2016, 13:26 PM IST
Aerobic exercise may ward off memory decline in elderly
In vascular cognitive impairment, problems with memory and thinking skills result from damage to large and small blood vessels in the brain.
Oct 25, 2016, 00:03 AM IST
Five simple ways to improve your mental health!
We often tend to neglect our mental health in front of our physical health.
Oct 24, 2016, 09:43 AM IST
Follow these simple ways to treat migraine!
Migraine is the most common and painful things that a person can experience.
Oct 19, 2016, 23:38 PM IST
Short walks after meals - The best way to manage type 2 diabetes!
The findings showed that post-meal blood sugar levels dropped 12 per cent on average when the participants followed the "walking after meals" advice compared to walking at any time of the day.
Oct 18, 2016, 16:31 PM IST
Tai chi and its health benefits - From stress reduction to relieving chronic neck pain!
The best thing about this gentle form of exercise is that it can be practiced by people of all ages.
Oct 17, 2016, 15:05 PM IST
Test for coronary artery disease motivates people to adopt healthier habits
Researchers have found that undergoing a computer tomographic angiography was a better motivator to get people with suspected coronary artery disease to adopt healthier lifestyle practices than an exercise electrocardiography and stress test.
Oct 16, 2016, 00:58 AM IST
Follow these simple ways to keep your breasts healthy!
Women should keep their breasts healthy and nurtured as keeping a healthy habits you can lower the risk of developing the breast cancer.
Oct 15, 2016, 23:43 PM IST
Aerobic activity should be accumulated in bouts of at least 10 minutes
A new study at Oregon State University suggests that if you are unable to achieve the target of taking 10,000 steps daily then go for smaller number.
Oct 15, 2016, 14:50 PM IST
Things you can do to prevent dementia!
Dementia is a chronic or persistent disorder of the mental processes which is caused by brain disease or injury.
Oct 13, 2016, 23:35 PM IST
Heavy physical exertion, anger may increase risk of heart attack
Engaging in heavy physical exertion or being very angry, emotionally upset may increase the risk of heart attack, a large international study suggested.
Oct 11, 2016, 23:51 PM IST
Want to perform better at sports? Eat spinach
Intake of nitrates, typically found in spinach, can boost sports performance particularly at high altitudes with low oxygen conditions, a study has found.
Oct 07, 2016, 00:50 AM IST
Feeling depressed? Follow these simple ways to overcome the condition!
Depression is a pervasive feeling that affects a person's thoughts and behaviour
Oct 06, 2016, 23:36 PM IST
This device can help paralysed people exercise easily - Read
The low-cost device, with the trade name gripAble, consists of a lightweight electronic handgrip, which interacts wirelessly with a standard PC tablet to enable the user to play arm-training games.
Oct 06, 2016, 20:12 PM IST
Breast cancer: Five ways to prevent the disease!
Breast cancer is the most common form of cancer found among women.
Oct 05, 2016, 23:17 PM IST
