exercise

Exercise curbs suicide attempts by bullied teens

Regular exercise results in as much as 23 percent reduction in suicidal thoughts and attempts in bullied students, new research has found.

Sep 22, 2015, 13:18 PM IST

Why you need to exercise more than your parents did

If you are around 25 years of age and struggling with weight gain, you would have to eat even less and exercise more than your parents did, suggests new research.

Sep 22, 2015, 12:50 PM IST

Targeting exercise doesn't reduce effects of prolonged sitting

A new study has found that targeting physical activity and increasing the level of exercise doesn't make any great difference to reduce prolonged sitting, rather one should concentrate on decreasing the sitting time.

Sep 22, 2015, 08:52 AM IST

Want to exercise harder? Try necking beet juice

 If you want to exercise harder, you may want to try drinking beet juice, which as per a new study, improves sprinting and decision-making during workouts.

Sep 20, 2015, 11:37 AM IST

Love to workout? Don't overdo it!

Many people exercise to remain fit, others do it to achieve a particular weight goal, some even suffer from lack of it. But there are also those, who soon become addicted to their workout and intentionally or unintentionally overdo it.

Sep 16, 2015, 19:49 PM IST

Lack of exercise can increase eye disorder risk

 Heavy smoking, poor diet and lack of exercise can put you at increased risk of age-related macular degeneration (AMD), especially if you have a family history of the blinding eye disorder, says a new study.

Sep 16, 2015, 16:40 PM IST

Top five exercises for healthy ageing!

Yes, exercise is the key to staying young and fit. 

Sep 16, 2015, 11:48 AM IST

Decoded: How muscles build bones during exercise 

Although exercise is a well-known stimulus for new bone formation, it has remained unclear how muscle “talks” to bone despite their close proximity. An Indian-origin scientist and his team have now figured out how this process takes shape.

Sep 15, 2015, 18:02 PM IST

Breast cancer: Top five ways to reduce your risk!

While researchers and health experts are still not certain how to prevent breast cancer, maintaining healthy habits can help reduce your risk.

Sep 14, 2015, 10:15 AM IST

Exercise may help preserve mental sharpness in oldies

 A new study has revealed about the connection between fitness level, brain activity and executive function in older adults.

Sep 12, 2015, 11:50 AM IST