physical activity

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

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

Arthritis? Yoga it up to soothe your aching joints

 Practicing yoga improves physical and mental wellbeing of people living with arthritis, a painful joint disorder for which there is currently no cure, new research has found.

Sep 16, 2015, 13:01 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

Liver disease: Another reason to avoid long `chair hours`

A new study has revealed that our chairs our killing us, suggesting that sedentary behavior and lack of physical activity are linked with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD).

Sep 16, 2015, 10:39 AM 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

Sedentary lifestyle, obesity will weaken your kid's heart

 You may want to ask your kiddiewink to get up and do something as a new study has suggested that sedentary lifestyle and overweight weaken arterial health already in childhood.

Sep 12, 2015, 11:46 AM IST