"physical-activity"

This comes as Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday in his "Mann ki Baat" programme nominated 10 personalities to push the campaign against obesity in the country, as part of his 'Fit India' initiative

We must see ageing as an opportunity to deepen our understanding of ourselves, strengthen our connections with others

During his inaugural address, Avinash Mohanty stressed the importance of incorporating physical activity into daily life

Sedentary life is the new-age silent threat to global health, emphasising the urgent need for lifestyle changes

The study is published by Wiley online in CANCER, a peer-reviewed journal of the American Cancer Society.

The study examined if the daily rhythm of moderate to vigorous physical activity, measured using accelerometers, alters its relationship with obesity.

Results revealed a strong linear association between moderate to vigorous physical activity and obesity.

The number of girls referred to paediatric endocrinologists for precocious puberty has increased significantly over the last two years.

Older people admitted to hospital, even those who can walk unaided by themselves, spend most of their stay in bed. But this level of inactivity can cause - post hospital syndrome.

Heart failure is a chronic, progressive condition that causes fatigue and breathing difficulties when the heart is unable to pump enough blood to meet the body's needs for blood and oxygen.

Washington: According to a recent study, travelling and going on holidays can provide a positive impact on the mental health and well-being of an individual. A new cross-disciplinary paper from Edith Cowan University (ECU) proposes we change the way we view tourism, seeing it not just as a recreational experience but as an industry that […]

Finland: According to a study conducted at the University of Jyvaskyla in Finland, menopausal transition increases women’s body fat, particularly around the waist. As a result, women in their forties and fifties should pay special attention to excellent lifestyle habits such as physical activity and in order to reduce the health risks connected with fat […]

Kuopio: The first thing that any doctor suggests to a patient diagnosed with diabetes is, regular physical exercise. Now, a study from the University of Eastern Finland has made positive discoveries about physical activity’s role in the protection against type 2 diabetes. The study, published in ‘Metabolites’ showed that regular physical activity significantly changed the […]

The findings of the study were published in the journal 'Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise'.

A recent study by researchers at the University of Leeds [1]identifies almonds as one such food.

The study published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology lays the groundwork for future clinical trials aimed at investigating whether moderate to vigorous exercise can ward off what is commonly referred to as "chemo brain,"

As a responsible healthcare provider, STAR Hospitals is always at the forefront in creating awareness amongst the society

The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity or at least 75 minutes of vigorous-intensity weekly physical activity, for health benefits in adults.

An increasing body of evidence has shown that air pollution is a novel risk factor for the development of type 2 diabetes.

The findings published in the Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis also offer low-income families a simple resource for workout motivation when outdoor fitness equipment might not be accessible.