Walk the talk at workplace for super health
Nearly 30 minutes a day or 150 minutes per week of moderate-intensity physical activity in adults is imperative for good health, according to recommendations by the American Heart Association.
Jul 02, 2016, 15:19 PM ISTFeeling depressed? Go for a walk!
Visits to outdoor green spaces of 30 minutes or more during the course of a week could reduce the prevalence of depression by up to 7 per cent and high blood pressure by 9 per cent.
Jun 24, 2016, 15:44 PM ISTDitch car for public transit to shed those extra kilos
You should ditch your car and lace up your walking shoes or choose to cycle or take public transport for your morning commute, if you want to shed those extra kilos, according to a recent study.
Mar 17, 2016, 15:52 PM ISTWalk your way to better health!
Walking has been considered as one of the easiest, simplest and most convenient exercises.
Feb 13, 2016, 00:20 AM ISTSoon, you could charge your smartphone by walking!
Researchers claimed that they have developed a technology that is capable of powering electronic devices as you walk.
Feb 12, 2016, 17:28 PM ISTWalk your way to a fitter, slimmer you!
Walking helps you lose weight as it reduces excess body fat.
Jan 25, 2016, 19:11 PM ISTGene tweaking helped humans walk upright: Study
Researchers at Stanford University have identified a change in gene expression between humans and primates that may have helped give us an edge to walk upright.
Jan 09, 2016, 00:20 AM ISTWalking faster, longer good for elderly
The study found that those who were more active had significantly lower risk of future heart attacks and stroke.
Nov 20, 2015, 17:32 PM ISTA 10-minute walk break can reverse vascular dysfunction
By breaking up desk time with a short 10-minute walk, you can offset the harm that prolonged sitting causes to vascular health, suggests new research.
Sep 30, 2015, 08:59 AM ISTWhy you should walk to work through quieter routes
Commuting to work by walking on quieter side streets rather than main roads can help people avoid exposure to harmful air pollution, says a new study.
Sep 28, 2015, 15:22 PM IST