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Physical exercise is beneficial for children’s health
Halle: A recent study has revealed that high-intensity interval training (HIIT), which alternates short phases of intense physical exercise with periods of recovery, can potentially induce a significant improvement in…
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Adulthood linked to lower amount of physical activity
New York: Leaving school and getting a job both lead to a drop in the amount of physical activity, while becoming a mother is linked to increased weight gain, researchers…
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Physical activity linked to lower risk of cancer: study
Washington: An analysis of nine studies conducted with 7,50,000 adults finds that the amounts of physical activity during leisure time are linked to a lower risk of seven cancers. Of…
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Researchers say running lowers death risk
Washington: Running can reduce the probability of death from any cause, says a new study. If more people take up running and they don’t have to run far or fast,…
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Regular physical activity lowers fracture risk in older women
Washington: Keeping the body moving through physical activity does not only ensure the overall well-being, but it also reduces the risk of hip or any other fracture in older women.…
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Lower physical activity leads to higher death rates: Study
Rio de Janeiro: Researchers have found the people who had the lowest levels of physical activity had higher rates of death compared to people with higher levels of activity, adding…
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Excess physical activity can harm athletes: Study
London: Researchers have found that, in top athletes, excess physical activity could be harmful and also associated with major fatigue and reduced performances. The study published in the journal Current…
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Frailty is a medical condition in itself: Study
Washington: People do associate frailty with ageing but according to a new study, it is a medical condition and is not merely related to turning old. The study published in…
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Active girls have better lung function in adolescence: Study
Madrid: Parents, please take note. Researchers have demonstrated an association between regular physical activity during childhood and higher lung function in adolescent girls compared to boys. The study, published in…
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Timing of exercise important for successful weight loss
Washington: When trying to lose weight, the timing of exercise plays a key role, recent findings suggest. In a study of 375 adults who have successfully maintained weight loss and…
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Sleep duration, variation impact weight loss
Washington: If you are trying to lose weight then watch your sleep pattern. Short sleep duration and a high sleep variability blunt weight loss, finds a study. The study was…
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Physical activity in early childhood can affect future cardiovascular health
Washington: Physical activity in early childhood may affect cardiovascular health later in life, a recent study suggests. The study published in the journal ‘Pediatrics’ found that physical activity in children…
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Mental well-being predicts leisure-time physical activity in midlife: Study
Washington: People who demonstrated high mental well being at the age of 42 were more physically active at the age of 50 compared to those who got lower scores in…
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Light physical activity could keep brain young and healthy: Study
Washington: New research established that indulging in light physical activities during the day is associated with larger brain volume and reduces brain ageing. The study was published in ‘JAMA Network…
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Active lifestyle facilitates recovery after spinal cord injury, says research
Washington: In recent research, scientists have described the influence of an active lifestyle on the regenerative capacity of the peripheral nervous system, that is, the set of cranial and spinal…
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Short walks may prevent disability in older adults
New York: Just one hour a week of brisk walking may prevent disability in older adults with arthritis pain, or aching or stiffness in the knee, hip, ankle or foot,…
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Light physical activity may lower CVD risk in women
New York: While strolling or running are beneficial for heart health, light physical activity, such as gardening and folding clothes, may also lower the risk of cardiovascular diseases (CVD) in…
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Body size may influence women’s lifespan more than men’s
Washington: A new study has claimed that body size — height and weight — of women influence their lifespan far more that it does that of men. The study was…
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Physical activity cuts health risk from sitting
Washington: Do you like sitting around? A new study now finds that swapping a half hour of sitting around with physical activity of any intensity or duration cut the risk…
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Know how to counter ill effects of long-time sitting
Washington: If you wish to live longer, reduce your sitting time and replace it with just 30 minutes of physical activity. These are the findings of a recent study which…
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