Exercise helps you cope with stress, anxiety
Moderate exercise not only keeps one fit and healthy but also helps him or her to cope with anxiety and stress, suggests a new study. “While it is well-known that exercise improves mood, not as much is...
View ArticleNew test detects growth hormone doping
A new test, developed by three universities, can successfully detect growth hormone doping in sporting events. On Sep 8, the International Paralympic Committee had announced a two-year suspension of a...
View ArticleObese teenagers get boost from little exercise
Even a bit of exercise can deliver a mental health boost to obese teenagers, says a new study. “The first thing I tell teenagers and parents struggling with their weight in my practice is to throw away...
View ArticleVigorous exercise can repair heart, says study
Regular and vigorous exercise can activate dormant stem cells in the heart, which heal the damage caused by a heart attack, says a new study. The study by Liverpool John Moores University is the first...
View ArticleItaly makes defibrillators compulsory for sporting firms
Italy’s government has ruled that all sporting companies, regardless of whether they are amateur or professional, must own a defibrillator. Professional companies will have to comply within six months,...
View ArticleWeb-based programmes for weight-loss
Web-based programmes are the new effective measures in weight loss and weight management, according to a study. Weight loss is a topic of concern for nearly 36 percent of Americans who are considered...
View ArticleExercise a misunderstood concept: Bollywood fitness expert
Exercise is a science, believes celebrity nutritionist Rujuta Diwekar – the woman behind svelte actress Kareena Kapoor’s once most-discussed “size-zero” figure – whose latest book shatters myths around...
View ArticleRegular aerobic exercise may prevent dementia
Take up regular aerobic exercise to slow down the advance of dementia and other signs of cognitive decline, a study suggests. Such exercise seems to boost the size of the area of the brain...
View ArticleAfter 24, cognitive motor skills begin to fall
If you are 24, you have already reached your peak in terms of your cognitive motor performance, a study reveals. In one of the first social science experiments to rest on big data, the researchers...
View ArticleAdd sex to exercise for better calorie burning!
Can we compare the bedroom act with a real workout in terms of calorie consumption or one should adopt both to have a super life? Sure, we can. According to researchers, sexual activity burned around...
View ArticleLearn Tai Chi exercises for longer, healthier life
Searching for the elusive fountain of youth? Begin Tai Chi classes as the traditional Chinese martial art and sport exercises may have anti-aging benefits. Tai Chi has been found to be beneficial in...
View ArticleWhy older men can’t build muscles fast
Ever wondered why men with thinning hairlines find it so difficult to build muscles even when younger ones stack up soon? Researchers believe they now know why, raising hope of addressing the condition...
View ArticleAthletes! Form rivalries to win medals
When it comes to sports, forming rivalries with opponents could motivate you to perform better, says a study. Runners ran faster in the races featuring their rivals, the findings showed. “We may be...
View ArticleAchieve toned midriff with right food, exercise
Celebrities always inspire the commoners with their flat, toned stomachs. One can achieve that perfect midriff if one follows right exercise regime and diet, says an expert. Personal trainer and...
View ArticleIsotonic drinks do not improve sports performance: Study
Isotonic beverages that soccer players and other sportsmen usually drink during breaks in matches do not improve their performance in the second half, media said Friday, quoting a scientific study. The...
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