Study finds that lifting weights reduces risk of diabetes
August 7th, 2012 - 8:01 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
New York, Aug 7 (THAINDIAN NEWS) A recent study has found out that weight lifting can help reduce the chances of developing the most common forms of diabetes in men by 34 ... Read more...
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Watercress prevents damage caused by workout: Study
April 27th, 2012 - 5:40 pm ICT by IANS
London, April 27 (IANS) Antioxidant-rich watercress can relieve the stress placed on the body by a strenuous workout. Even those who ate the leafy vegetable just two hours before high ... Read more...
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Lifting weights can help smokers kick habit
August 10th, 2011 - 2:59 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, Aug 10 (IANS) Weightlifting can be a simple and effective method to beat the smoking habit.The study, by Miriam Hospital's Centres for for Behavioural and Preventive Medicine, is the ... Read more...
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No risk for weight reducers from high fat diets
June 1st, 2011 - 6:01 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, June 1 (IANS) Here's some cheerful news for the obese who are wanting to slim down with moderate exercise: They don't face any risk from low-carb, higher-fat diets.
"Overweight ... Read more...
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Martin Crowe set to make a first-class comeback at 48
May 19th, 2011 - 8:21 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, May 19 (IANS) Former New Zealand captain Martin Crowe is planning a return to first-class cricket after 15 years and sees it as an opportunity score the 392 ... Read more...
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Atwal one round away from PGA Tour history
August 22nd, 2010 - 8:12 pm ICT by IANS
Greensboro (US), Aug 22 (IANS) Golfer Arjun Atwal, who lost his card barely a few weeks ago and then had to play the qualifiers to get into the tournament, is three ... Read more...
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Rookie Pak spinner admits of being inspired by Muralidharan
March 1st, 2010 - 4:38 pm ICT by ANI
Karachi, Mar 1(ANI): Pakistan left-arm spinner Raza Hasan, who has been named in the probables list for the ICC T20 World Championship to be held in April, has said that he likes ... Read more...
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World’s strongest boy, 5, breaks record for air press-ups!
February 25th, 2010 - 2:55 pm ICT by ANI
London, Feb 25 (ANI): Five-year-old Guiliano Stroe has made it into record books for a second time by creating a new world record for "air push-ups".Guiliano, who is believed to be ... Read more...
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Posh ‘takes two-and-a-half hours to get ready every day!’
December 4th, 2009 - 11:53 am ICT by ANI
Washington, Dec 4 (ANI): Victoria Beckham is so paranoid about her looks that she spends two-and-a-half hours daily on her beauty regime.The singer-turned-fashion designer refuses to appear in public unless she ... Read more...
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Lifting weights can reduce arm- and hand-swelling post breast cancer op
August 13th, 2009 - 4:57 pm ICT by ANI
London, Aug 13 (ANI): Lifting weights can help reducing arm- and hand-swelling condition that plagues many breast cancer patients following a surgery."Our study challenges the historical medical recommendations for women who get ... Read more...
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‘Twiglet’ Jack Tweed ‘takes to weight training’ in jail
April 17th, 2009 - 12:42 pm ICT by ANI
London, April 17 (ANI): Jack Tweed has reportedly been pumping iron after his fellow inmates in Chelmsford Prison dubbed him The Twiglet.The skinny 21-year-old had been found guilty of attacking a ... Read more...
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Athletes at increased metabolic syndrome risk
January 14th, 2009 - 5:03 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Jan 14 (ANI): College-age football players who gain weight to add power to their blocks and tackles might be putting themselves at an increased risk of diabetes and heart disease ... Read more...
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Knee replacement offers new lease of life to arthritic patients
January 11th, 2009 - 3:40 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, Jan 11 (IANS) Knee replacement offers a new lease of life to arthritic and rheumatic patients by restoring knee mobility, relieving pain and physical limitations. The study, conducted by Duke University ... Read more...
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Sex may be the best way to banish the bulges!
October 17th, 2008 - 12:24 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Oct 17 (ANI): Forget treadmills, long walks and Atkins diet, an expert has come up with a new way of staying in shapeand it has nothing to do with cutting ... Read more...
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Keeping fit a lot tougher for older women
March 26th, 2008 - 2:38 pm ICT by admin
Washington, March 26 (IANS) Women aged over 65 find it harder than men of the same age to preserve muscle, which is likely to impair their ability to stay strong and fit, ... Read more...
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Older women find it harder to stay in shape
March 26th, 2008 - 1:57 pm ICT by admin
Washington, March 26 (ANI): Women aged 65 and above find it more difficult to than men of their age to stay strong and fit, say researchers.This has been deduced from the ... Read more...
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New, sensor technology to keep track of your progress in the gym
November 25th, 2007 - 11:07 am ICT by admin
Melbourne, Nov 25 (ANI): Finding it hard to count the number of sets and reps you did while lifting weights? Then kiss your problem good bye, for a new technique helps you ... Read more...
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