COVID-19 Virus: Kids Who Were Physically Active Before The Pandemic Did Better During Lockdown, Says Study
Values learnt in sports helped children deal with challenges and losses and were able to face setbacks during lockdown, reveals a new study on kids. Here is everything you need to know about this study, read on
Mar 28, 2023, 21:05 PM IST
Physical Activity May Enhance Quality Life In Parkinson’s Disease Patient: Study
The study reveals that most types of exercise worked well for the participants compared to no physical exercise.
Mar 16, 2023, 20:03 PM IST
Mental Health: Physical Activity 1.5 Times More Effective Than Psychotherapy Or Depression Drugs, Claims Study
According to the World Health Organization, one in every eight people worldwide (970 million people) live with a mental disorder. Poor mental health costs the world economy approximately $2.5 trillion each year, a cost projected to rise to $6 trillion by 2030.
Feb 25, 2023, 11:52 AM IST
Men and women react differently to reduced physical activity and increased sugar. Here’s how
The results showed that only in men did the sedentary lifestyle and high sugar intake cause decreased insulin-stimulated leg blood flow and a drop in a protein called adropin, which regulates insulin sensitivity and is an important biomarker for cardiovascular disease.
Oct 30, 2022, 16:28 PM IST
How much time should you exercise, depending on your age? Know the answer!
Physical activity is important to keep ourselves healthy. The fitter we are, the better immunity we have - which is especially vital in the times of COVID-19 pandemic.
Jun 22, 2021, 15:28 PM IST
Insufficient physical activity makes 80% adolescents prone to heart diseases: WHO
The study, based on data from 1.6 million people in 146 countries, says that there is an urgent need to increase physical activity levels and recommends to spend time in active play, recreation and sports, domestic chores, walking and cycling or other types of active transportation. These improve cardiorespiratory and muscular fitness, bone and cardiometabolic health, and positive effects on weight.
Nov 22, 2019, 16:24 PM IST
Google Fit now track users' sleep patterns: Report
Users can also add and edit their sleep history if companion apps aren't providing a complete picture of the downtime.
Aug 05, 2019, 16:46 PM IST
Active girls have better lung function in adolescence: Study
Strategies for promoting physical activity in childhood could be highly beneficial for the respiratory health of the population.
Jul 31, 2019, 14:51 PM IST
Too much sitting may cause health risks: Scientists
The health risks of prolonged sitting are independent of whether the person participates in recommended physical activity, according to the study.
Sep 03, 2018, 17:43 PM IST
Physical activity at office reduces stress
Greater physical activity at the office can help reduce psychological stress during after work hours, a new study reveals.
Aug 23, 2018, 13:10 PM IST
Simple leg exercises can reduce negative effects on heart and blood vessels
A sedentary lifestyle can cause an impairment of transportation of blood in the body which in turn may increase the risk of diseases in the heart and blood vessels.
Aug 23, 2018, 11:05 AM IST
Planning to stop your exercise? It could elevate depressive symptoms
There is limited research into what happens with depressive symptoms when exercise is stopped.
Mar 23, 2018, 14:08 PM IST
The fountain of youth? Regular exercise for life can slow down ageing, claims study
The study showed that loss of muscle mass and strength did not occur in those who exercise regularly.
Mar 09, 2018, 15:57 PM IST
Listening to music while working out may help you exercise longer
As per the study, music can have a powerful impact on our mood, signaling the brain to release feel-good and energy-boosting chemicals.
Mar 05, 2018, 11:30 AM IST
Walking the dog may help older adults live longer, suggests study
Clocking 150 minutes of weekly physical activity of any level, even if accumulated in short bouts, might be critical.
Feb 21, 2018, 11:26 AM IST
Exercise may lower Alzheimer's risk
The study suggests that the lower the fitness level, the faster the deterioration of vital nerve fibres in the brain.
Feb 15, 2018, 18:34 PM IST
Daily exercise may boost better lung function among smokers
For the study, published in the journal Thorax, researchers used information collected from a long-standing collaboration between 25 European research centres in 11 countries.
Feb 06, 2018, 19:13 PM IST
Aerobic exercises may boost cognitive skills, delay Alzheimer's
The WHO also suggested older adults perform muscle-strengthening exercises on at least two or more days a week.
Jan 27, 2018, 16:19 PM IST
Proper exercise may reverse damage to ageing heart
In an earlier study, researchers found that the exercise needs to be performed four-to-five times a week.
Jan 08, 2018, 18:50 PM IST
Your desk job may slowly be killing you – Here's what you can do
Continuous movement while sitting may increase metabolic rate more than standing at a desk, suggests a study.
Jan 05, 2018, 10:51 AM IST
