Want to avoid a C-section delivery? Moderate exercise can help you cut the risk!
Caesarean section can carry risks such as infections for the mother and breathing difficulties for the baby.
Jul 20, 2017, 14:18 PM IST
Running daily for a minute may boost bone health
The findings showed that women who on an average did 60-120 seconds of running per day had four per cent better bone health than those who did less than a minute, while those who ran for more than two minutes a day, had six per cent better bone health.
Jul 18, 2017, 15:51 PM IST
Excessive gymming claims Hyderabad techie's life – Know when you've gone overboard, ill-effects and symptoms
The human body is not capable to adapt to an overworked lifestyle, therefore, it is important to realise when to stop.
Jul 14, 2017, 16:12 PM IST
Gym workout proves fatal for Hyderabad techie; 22-year-old dies suspiciously – Read
A native of Vizag, Varun was residing in Matrusrinagar in Miyapur. He had joined Dell a year ago and was a regular at the gym.
Jul 14, 2017, 12:45 PM IST
Yoga can be practiced at all ages to stay fit, healthy: WHO
The International Day of Yoga, draws a critical link between healthy lifestyles, physical activity and individual and public health.
Jun 21, 2017, 09:50 AM IST
An hour a week of lifting weights can help you stave off cardiovascular disease risk!
All participants were healthy and without metabolic syndrome at the start of the study. During the study, carried out between 1987 and 2006, 15% of participants developed metabolic syndrome.
Jun 15, 2017, 15:29 PM IST
Follow a regular exercise regimen, good diet to ward off osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis disproportionately affects post-menopausal women who are more pre-disposed to the condition because of biology, genetics and hormones.
May 13, 2017, 22:22 PM IST
Feeling low? Taking a walk in the park may help uplift your mood!
A new research has found that moving around in the park might help to uplift the mood.
May 12, 2017, 23:53 PM IST
Move for Health Day: Amazing benefits of regular physical activity
To achieve optimal health and maintain a healthy weight, you need to include physical activity into your everyday patterns on a regular basis.
May 10, 2017, 16:25 PM IST
Exercise now to keep bones healthy in old age, say experts
Muscle-strengthening exercises are any activity that requires your muscles to work harder than normal.
May 02, 2017, 00:40 AM IST
More reasons to play Pokemon Go: Study says game makes users happier and friendlier!
The large pool of players presented an opportunity to capture the effects of augmented reality games.
Apr 13, 2017, 21:53 PM IST
British Heart Foundation declares more than 20 million people in UK physically inactive
Evidence shows keeping physically active can reduce the risk of heart and circulatory disease by as much as 35 per cent and risk of early death by as much as 30 percent.
Apr 03, 2017, 23:00 PM IST
Parkinson's disease: 2.5 hours of exercise per week can slow physical declines in PD patients
The study by the researchers at Northwestern University found that at least 150 minutes of weekly exercise may help people suffering from Parkinson's disease by improving mobility impairment and health-related quality of life.
Mar 24, 2017, 14:29 PM IST
68% of urban Indians do not practice preventive healthcare at early stage: Survey
The study, which is India's first survey to understand wellness trends in India, conducted by Himalaya and IMRB revealed that less than 1/3rd urban Indians take steps to proactively adopt preventive wellness.
Mar 14, 2017, 16:53 PM IST
Have a desk job? Here's how to prevent sedentary lifestyle and stay fit
There are numerous ways you can do that are simple, easy and can help you convert your sedentary lifestyle.
Mar 14, 2017, 15:52 PM IST
This is why pushing your kids to engage in physical activities from an early age is a wise decision!
The study was published online in the British Journal of Sports Medicine.
Mar 14, 2017, 13:54 PM IST
Gastrointestinal cancer: Physical activity can help patients cope with chemotherapy side effects
The study also shows that patients with an advanced gastrointestinal tumor can also profit from exercise therapy.
Mar 13, 2017, 14:03 PM IST
Feeling blue? Consider these physical activities to boost your happiness
In a latest development, a new smartphone-based study has found that even moderate levels of activity can increase a person's emotional well-being, regardless of their baseline level of happiness.
Mar 11, 2017, 14:21 PM IST
Enforce the '30-minute daily walk' rule into your life, says actress Kangana Ranaut
The actress believes that dedicating time to walking and health shouldn't be an option.
Feb 20, 2017, 10:06 AM IST
Revealed: Surprising link between athletics and addiction
Though a full spectrum of sports was represented in the study--including gymnastics, martial arts, rowing and dance, most participants competed in team sports, hockey in particular.
Feb 14, 2017, 12:00 PM IST
