physical activity

Exercise regularly to boost brain functioning, says study

The researchers reviewed 14 clinical trials, which examined the brain scans of 737 people before and after aerobic exercise programs. 

Nov 14, 2017, 19:12 PM IST

Exercise could curb the risk of premature death in older women: Study

The study, led by investigators at Brigham and Women's Hospital, investigated physical activity of women measured over seven days using a wearable device called a triaxial accelerometer.

Nov 07, 2017, 17:02 PM IST

Strength training may reduce risk of premature death, claims study

The analysis also showed exercises performed using ones own body weight without specific equipment were just as effective as gym-based training.

Nov 06, 2017, 11:29 AM IST

Overweight and no time for gym? Ride a bike to work, suggest researchers

The study said that biking to work can be as effective as working out in the gym.

Nov 02, 2017, 12:51 PM IST

Philippines makes it mandatory for sedentary workers to take regular 'standing' breaks

Local media reports that according to the new rules, office workers must be given a five-minute break every two hours.  

Oct 23, 2017, 14:51 PM IST

Inadequate physical activity may boost genetic risk of obesity

The new study made use of wrist accelerometer data and a large genetic dataset from about 85,000 UK Biobank participants aged 40 to 70.

Oct 22, 2017, 19:06 PM IST

This is how athletes can overcome breathing disorders

The new breathing techniques, now named the Olin Exercise-Induced Laryngeal Obstruction Biphasic Inspiration Techniques (EILOBI), were developed and introduced by Olin, and are the subject of the research.

Oct 16, 2017, 18:02 PM IST

Not gym, but daily chores can keep you healthy, keep death at bay: Study

The World Health Organization recommends at least 150 minutes of "moderate-intensity", or 75 minutes of "vigorous-intensity" aerobic physical activity per week.

Sep 22, 2017, 09:45 AM IST

Early death may befall those who sit throughout the day! - Read

According to research, people may be less likely to die young if they break up sedentary time by moving around every half hour.

Sep 12, 2017, 18:46 PM IST

World Physical Therapy Day: Say goodbye to your sedentary lifestyle

Medicos say that it has various other miraculous benefits such as improvement of lung functions, speedy tissue healing and is helpful in healing burns also.

Sep 08, 2017, 13:08 PM IST

More TV, less exercise may up walking disability risk: Study

Researchers analysed data from a study which kept track of men and women age 50 to 71 from six states and two metropolitan areas.

Aug 31, 2017, 20:50 PM IST

Middle-aged people who walk slowly at a high risk of heart disease, says study

The study revealed that middle-aged people, both men and women, who reported that they are slow walkers were around twice as likely to have a heart-related death compared to brisk walkers.

Aug 30, 2017, 19:07 PM IST

People with high income exercise most over weekends: Study

Income has been shown to be a prominent barrier to engaging in physical activity.

Aug 13, 2017, 19:23 PM IST

Exercise only helps men lose weight – What about women?

Researchers carried out the experiment on mice, saying that brains are hard-wired differently and trigger separate reactions in men and women.

Jul 20, 2017, 17:14 PM IST

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