World Health Day: Five ways to stay fit and healthy!
Zee Media Bureau/Irengbam Jenny
Apr 05, 2016, 10:22 AM ISTBetter diet, exercise can benefit older overweight, obese diabetics
When you live with diabetes, regular exercise and better diet can help older overweight and obese adults improve glucose control, body composition, physical function and bone quality, according to a new study.
Apr 02, 2016, 12:05 PM ISTRegular exercise may delay brain ageing by a decade
Researchers claim that if old people want to want to keep a sharp memory while they are ageing, regular exercise is a must.
Mar 25, 2016, 23:38 PM ISTRegular exercise may cut depression post-heart attack
Depression is three times more common among people who have experienced a heart attack compared to people who have never been afflicted by one.
Feb 29, 2016, 16:37 PM ISTUsing thin avatars in gaming can help you stay in shape
A new research reveals that gamers who create thin virtual avatars of themselves are likely to exercise more.
Feb 25, 2016, 21:25 PM ISTHigh intensity exercise may be bad for your heart!
There is already fairly compelling evidence supporting the association between long-term sports practice and increased prevalence of atrial fibrillation -- abnormal heart rhythm characterised by rapid and irregular beating.
Feb 25, 2016, 17:47 PM IST'Too much' or 'too little' sleep can increase stroke sisk!
A new study suggests that getting the right amount of sleep and exercising several times a week can significantly can reduce the risk of stroke.
Feb 19, 2016, 13:23 PM ISTSix ways to lose weight without dieting!
Try these small steps to drop those excess kilos without giving up your favourite foods.
Feb 18, 2016, 10:57 AM ISTIntense workout may reduce tumour growth: Study
While the research is hopeful for patients looking for inexpensive ways to manage their cancer, more needs to be learned about the effects of exercise on metastasis and longevity, as well as if the observations hold true in humans.
Feb 17, 2016, 21:09 PM ISTRevealed! How to stay slim without dieting
Researchers studied the behavior of 112 adults who didn't follow any kind of restrictive diet and who managed to stay slim without any particular effort, and another group of 35 adults who regularly dieted, thought about food often and were highly conscious of what they ate, particularly in terms of calories.
Feb 15, 2016, 10:53 AM ISTImprove your stamina, BP with daily dose of beet juice
Emerging evidence suggests that dietary inorganic nitrate supplementation has beneficial effects on blood pressure control, vascular health, exercise capacity and oxygen metabolism.
Feb 12, 2016, 09:02 AM ISTExercise likely to help live through the first heart attack
The researchers focused on 2,061 patients who suffered their first heart attack after the stress test, during follow-up.
Feb 02, 2016, 15:53 PM ISTExercise 'sweet spot' for losing weight may exist: Study
People who start exercise programmes to lose weight often see a decline in weight loss (or even a reversal) after a few months.
Jan 31, 2016, 18:56 PM ISTWhy exercise alone won't get those extra kilos off
Gym bunnies, you may be wasting your time as a new study has revealed that exercise by itself isn't always enough to shed those extra kilos.
Jan 29, 2016, 10:33 AM ISTBreast pain, embarrassment driving girls out of sports
The study also found that very few girls knew what sort of bra to wear, whether their bra was a good fit and how to avoid breast pain while exercising, the researchers said.
Jan 25, 2016, 18:27 PM ISTExercise counters brain shrinkage in Parkinson's disease
By protecting the brain from shrinkage, aerobic exercise may slow the progression of Parkinsons disease, a progressive disorder of the nervous system, says a neurologist.
Jan 20, 2016, 12:38 PM ISTExercise regularly to keep your heart healthy, live longer
The study revealed that even small amount of physical activities, including standing, are linked to a lower risk of cardiovascular disease.
Jan 19, 2016, 15:40 PM ISTCancer: Simple ways to reduce your risk
Leading a healthy lifestyle can help lower your risk of cancer.
Jan 18, 2016, 13:10 PM ISTA cup of coffee can help stick to fitness regime
Struggling to stick to fitness regime? Have a cup of coffee! According to an interesting study, the use of caffeine could help people stick to their fitness plans.
Jan 14, 2016, 13:10 PM IST