New training gear for Indian cricket team
July 17th, 2012 - 7:34 pm ICT by IANS
Chennai, July 17 (IANS) The Sri Lanka-bound Indian cricket team will be kitted with new training apparel that was formally launched here Tuesday.Six cricketers Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, Ravichandran Aswin, ... Read more...
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Low-intensity treadmill exercise may benefit Parkinson’s patients
April 13th, 2011 - 5:39 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, April 13 (ANI): People with Parkinson's disease who walk on a treadmill at a comfortable, low-intensity speed for a longer duration may be able to improve their gait and mobility, according ... Read more...
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Resistance exercise builds muscle, ups strength among older adults
April 1st, 2011 - 11:49 am ICT by ANI
Washington, April 01 (ANI): Getting older does not mean giving up muscle strength, for the experts at the University of Michigan Health System have indicated that not only can adults fight the ... Read more...
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Tired runners unknowingly change running form
December 10th, 2010 - 5:57 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Dec 10 (ANI): A new study has suggested that runners who continue running even when they are exhausted unknowingly change their running form and it may increase likeliness of getting injured.A ... Read more...
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Arthroscopic hip surgery may fully restore function in athletes: Study
July 20th, 2010 - 3:16 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, July 20 (ANI): Scientists claim that the minimally invasive arthroscopic surgery could help athletes with hip problems recover fully and resume their sport back at their pre-injury level of competition.Hip arthroscopy ... Read more...
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Osteopathic treatment-conventional care combo cuts hospital stays for pneumonia patients
May 26th, 2010 - 3:42 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, May 26 (ANI): A combination of osteopathic manipulative medicine- a drug-free form of hands-on medical care focusing on increasing muscle motion- and conventional care reduced the hospital stay time in older ... Read more...
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Arthritis? Exercise for less pain
January 2nd, 2010 - 5:29 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, Jan 2 (IANS) Don't halt exercises just because you have aching knees and joints caused by arthritis.
People with arthritis who exercise regularly report less pain, says a new Mayo Clinic study.Regular, ... Read more...
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How to beat arthritis pain
December 30th, 2009 - 5:41 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Dec 30 (ANI): Arthritis patients who stop exercising due to achy knees and joints could be worsening their condition.When a person avoids exercise, joints become less mobile and the surrounding muscles ... Read more...
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The Saints Uses Pure Power Mouthguard
November 3rd, 2009 - 7:01 pm ICT by GD
By Ranjan Bhaduri
Nov 3, (THAINDIAN NEWS) The game between the Saints and the Falcons saw the Saints winning. More than the game, the limelight has now shifted upon the mouthpieces that were ... Read more...
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Following hip surgery, Paine free to follow his Oz dream
September 19th, 2009 - 3:14 pm ICT by ANI
London, Sep.19 (ANI): Australia's latest one-day centurion - wicket-keeper Tim Paine - must be thanking his stars that hip surgery finally worked for him, and allowed him to fulfill a dream of ... Read more...
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“Robo bats” with metal muscles may herald next gen of flying machines
July 8th, 2009 - 12:58 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, July 8 (ANI): Researchers at North Carolina State University are developing robotic bats with muscles made of metal that offer increased maneuverability and performance, which might represent the next generation of ... Read more...
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Meet the man whose prostate cancer has been treated by a robot
July 1st, 2009 - 3:03 pm ICT by ANI
London, July 1 (ANI): Taking a big leap in the fight against prostate cancer, doctors have for the first time treated a British patient using a surgical robot.Jeremy Lineham, 48, of Chichester, ... Read more...
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Hatha yoga reduces fear of falling in elderly
March 10th, 2009 - 12:07 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Mar 10 (ANI): Researchers from Indiana University have found that Hatha yoga can help reduce fear of falling among older adults.According to the study, just a few minutes of pranayama ... Read more...
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Scientists capture complex movements of enzymes targeted for anti-obesity, anti-cancer drugs
February 12th, 2009 - 5:13 pm ICT by ANI
London, February 12 (ANI): A study led by researchers from Children''s Hospital Oakland Research Institute and The Scripps Research Institute in California has for the first time revealed in great detail ... Read more...
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Exercise boosts knee function after replacement surgery
February 3rd, 2009 - 1:07 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Feb 3 (ANI): Exercising after knee replacement surgery boosts the function of the new knee to nearly that of a healthy adult, according to a new study.The researchers revealed that ... Read more...
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How Barack Obama may become the greatest golfing President
December 23rd, 2008 - 7:03 pm ICT by ANI
New York, Dec 23 (ANI): U.S. President-elect Barack Obama might have had pure holiday fun playing golf in Kailua, Hawaii, but an expert, who analysed his golf moves, has some suggestions ... Read more...
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Headbanging can cause brain injury
December 18th, 2008 - 12:36 pm ICT by ANI
London, Dec 18 (ANI): Headbanging to Led Zeppelin, AC/DC or Metallicas songs during a concert might seem just the right thing for you to do, but according to a new study, ... Read more...
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Shape-shifting magnetic mirrors could clear the skies for astronomers
November 8th, 2008 - 4:17 pm ICT by ANI
London, Nov 8 (ANI): Scientists have developed a morphing mirror that can be reshaped using magnets, and would help clear the blurry image of celestial objects seen by astronomers using mirrors ... Read more...
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Stretching before exercise can actually weaken muscles
November 4th, 2008 - 12:31 pm ICT by ANI
London, Nov 4 (ANI): Stretching before exercise can be bad for individuals, warn scientists, who found that the integral part of any athlete''s warm-up routine can actually weaken muscles.It has ... Read more...
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Drug promises to reduce chronic pain, expedite mobility after knee replacement surgery
October 20th, 2008 - 11:58 am ICT by ANI
Washington, October 20 (ANI): A new study has revealed that the drug pregabalin can significantly reduce the incidence of chronic pain before and after total knee replacement surgery, and increase and ... Read more...
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Soon, Terminator or Bionic Woman-like eyes for superhuman vision
January 18th, 2008 - 1:01 pm ICT by admin
Washington, Jan 18 (ANI): Always dreamt of having superhuman vision like the Terminator or Bionic Woman? Well, your desire could soon be fulfilled.Researchers at the University of Washington have for the first ... Read more...
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Anti-convulsant pregabalin effective for patients after total knee replacement
November 14th, 2007 - 2:13 am ICT by admin
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