Long commutes could damage your health
May 8th, 2012 - 6:43 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, May 8 (IANS) Overall health of people who spend long hours behind the steering wheel commuting to and from office is likely to be affected, says a study.A report ... Read more...
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Exercise improves survival in prostate cancer patients
February 2nd, 2012 - 7:34 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, Feb 2 (IANS) Scientists have identified 184 genes in men that may explain how vigorous exercise improves survival chances in low-grade prostate cancer.
Researchers from the University of ... Read more...
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Exercise cuts bowel cancer risk, shows study
January 4th, 2012 - 3:43 pm ICT by IANS
Sydney, Jan 4 (IANS) People who are most physically active have a lower risk of bowel cancer than the least active, according to an Australian study.Researchers at the University of ... Read more...
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10,000 steps, gym work-out increases productivity: Study
September 15th, 2011 - 1:46 pm ICT by IANS
Sydney, Sep 15 (IANS) Office workers who walk 10,000 steps a day and work out in the gym thrice a week can help their employers with increased productivity of $2,500 ... Read more...
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Lack of exercise increases heart risk among kids
May 13th, 2011 - 2:04 pm ICT by IANS
London, May 13 (IANS) Children who are healthy but inactive can unwittingly risk invitation to future heart problems.A team of Swedish and Danish researchers studied 223 children -- 123 boys ... Read more...
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Lack of motivation, equipment decreases physical activity in boys
March 31st, 2011 - 4:56 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Mar 31 (ANI): A new study has revealed that a lack of equipment and venues - and a lack of motivation even if those were available - are the main barriers ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Overweight adolescents may develop weak bones
March 6th, 2011 - 6:11 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, March 6 (IANS) Overweight adolescents may develop weak bones, besides facing a host of health problems.
A study of 143 overweight 14-18-year olds shows those with risk factors such ... Read more...
Posted in Health |
Some overweight teens may be at risk for weak bones
March 5th, 2011 - 2:29 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Mar 5 (ANI): A new study has revealed that overweight teenagers already struggling with risk factors such as insulin resistance may need to add weak bones to their list of health ... Read more...
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Regular exercise improves overweight kids’ math skills
February 11th, 2011 - 1:32 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Feb 11 (ANI): Georgia Health Sciences University researchers have found that regular exercise improves the ability of overweight, previously inactive children to think, plan and even do math.They hope the findings ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Dogs could be the key to getting sedentary teens off the couch
February 9th, 2011 - 2:55 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Feb 9 (ANI): A new study on dog ownership and adolescent physical activity has revealed that the key to get your sedentary teen off the couch is bringing a 'fun loving', ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Exercise may help patients with irritable bowel syndrome
January 26th, 2011 - 2:29 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Jan 26 (ANI): A new study has suggested that exercise could benefit irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) patients.The research, conducted at Sahlgrenska University Hospital in Gothenburg and at Alingsas Hospital, included 102 ... Read more...
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Best friends ‘boost kids’ physical activity’
January 19th, 2011 - 2:44 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Jan 19 (ANI): A new research has found that boys and girls who take part in physical activity with their best friend in the neighbourhood where they live have higher levels ... Read more...
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Video games help lower diabetes, obesity risks in kids
December 7th, 2010 - 2:08 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Dec 07 (ANI): Researchers have come up with a unique method to convince children to eat better and exercise more to fight obesity- video games.'Escape from Diab'(Diab) and 'Nanoswarm: Invasion from ... Read more...
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Children with pet dogs ‘more active’
September 23rd, 2010 - 2:19 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Sept 23 (ANI): Scientists from St George's, University of London, have suggested that owning a dog could help reduce the risk of childhood obesity.A study of 78 inner-city primary schools in ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Supportive community programs can prevent weight-gain in women
July 14th, 2010 - 3:31 pm ICT by ANI
London, July 14 (ANI): Women who attend programmes with about healthy eating are less likely to gain weight and become more physically active than women who receive a one-off information session on ... Read more...
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Environment does have bearing on our physical activities
June 15th, 2010 - 3:31 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, June 15 (IANS) The environment can influence our physical activities, especially when it comes to where people live.
"We are not just measuring physical activity, but we are linking it to a ... Read more...
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Exercise can reduce impact of stress on cell aging
May 27th, 2010 - 11:49 am ICT by ANI
Washington, May 27 (ANI): Brief exercise can provide protection against the effects of stress-induced cell aging, according to new research from UCSF.The scientists learned that vigorous physical activity as brief as 42 ... Read more...
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Vigorous exercise strengthens hip bones in kids
May 11th, 2010 - 2:32 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, May 11 (ANI): Vigorous physical activity in young children results in stronger hip bones, says a new study.Researchers from Southhampton and Cambridge Universities in the UK presented the results at the ... Read more...
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15mins of exercise a day can cut death rate in prostate cancer patients
December 8th, 2009 - 12:26 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Dec 8 (ANI): Fifteen minutes of exercise everyday can decrease overall mortality rates in patients with prostate cancer, says a new study.The study was presented at the American Association for Cancer ... Read more...
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Aerobic exercise reduces heart disease risk among elderly
October 26th, 2009 - 1:44 pm ICT by IANS
Toronto, Oct 26 (IANS) Three months of physical activity can improve elasticity in the arteries of older adults with Type 2 diabetes, cutting down the risk of heart disease and stroke, say ... Read more...
Posted in Health |
Drinkers ‘more likely to exercise than teetotallers’
September 1st, 2009 - 12:42 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Sept 1 (ANI): Regular consumers of alcohol are more likely to engage in vigorous exercise than abstainers, a new study has found."Alcohol users not only exercised more than abstainers, but the ... Read more...
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Brisk exercise ‘cuts cancer death risk’
July 28th, 2009 - 2:04 pm ICT by ANI
London, July 28 (ANI): Strenuous exercise for just half an hour a day can reduce a person's risk of dying from cancer, says a new study.Jogging, swimming, rowing and games like squash ... Read more...
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Longer bouts of exercise may keep childhood obesity at bay
March 19th, 2009 - 3:06 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Mar 19 (ANI): Queens University researchers have found that kids who exercise in bouts of activity lasting five minutes or longer are less likely to become obese than those whose ... Read more...
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Fast-food density, neighbourhood walkability influence weight, waist size
March 4th, 2009 - 5:11 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Mar 4 (ANI): People living in neighbourhoods with high density of fast food outlets, and who frequently eat at those restaurants, are more likely to report an increase of 3 ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Goal-setting programs make for more active co-workers
January 7th, 2009 - 5:07 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Jan 7 (ANI): Office programs that persuade employees to set exercise goals help them become more active at the workplace, according to a new study that looked at physical activity ... Read more...
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Increase physical activity, limit TV viewing to avoid diabetes
December 9th, 2008 - 4:42 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Dec 9 (ANI): Reducing time spent watching television and increasing time spent walking briskly or engaged in vigorous physical activity can help reduce the incidence of type 2 diabetes, suggests ... Read more...
Posted in National |
Research unveils secrets of growing into teen fitness
December 2nd, 2008 - 1:56 pm ICT by IANS
Sydney, Dec 2 (IANS) Kids who learn how to kick, catch and throw are more likely to grow into active and fit teens.The finding indicates that it is not enough just to ... Read more...
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Brit kids physical activity levels six times lower than believed
September 9th, 2008 - 6:57 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Sept 9 (ANI): The physical activity levels of children have been overestimated, with actual levels likely to be around six times lower, says a UK study.Annual health survey data showed ... Read more...
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Teens who shun physical activity more likely to be ill
September 9th, 2008 - 2:38 pm ICT by IANS
Sydney, Sep 9 (IANS) Teens who shun physical activity are more likely to fall ill because of sedentary lifestyles, according to Queensland University of Technology researcher Kyra Hamilton.Hamilton, who also has ... Read more...
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Kids” physical activity drops off between 9-15
July 16th, 2008 - 2:13 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, July 16 (ANI): Kids cut back dramatically on exercise as they hit the teen years, shows a new US study.
The study found that the physical activity levels of large number ... Read more...
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Physical activity may lower health risks in aging men
April 19th, 2008 - 2:51 pm ICT by admin
Washington, Apr 19 (ANI): A regular physical activity can significantly reduce health risks among aging men, according to a new research.The new research suggest that moderate to vigorous physical activity may ... Read more...
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Mediterranean diet and physical activity may increase longevity
December 11th, 2007 - 1:50 pm ICT by admin
Washington , Dec 11 (ANI): If you eat a Mediterranean diet and follow a good physical regime, you are less likely to die, at least not for the next five years, according ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Exercise may improve thinking, reduce diabetes risk in overweight kids
November 14th, 2007 - 2:42 am ICT by admin
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