Physical exercise News

Boosting your memory is about a combination of healthy habits. Incorporating these into your routine can improve not only memory but also overall cognitive health!  

Always get clearance from your oncologist or healthcare provider before starting any exercise programme If you're new to exercise or haven't been active for a while, begin with low-intensity activities like walking and yoga Understanding your case and your current physical discomforts is key

The study reveals higher intensity exercise had greater improvements for depression and anxiety, while longer durations had smaller effects when compared to short and mid-duration bursts. 

The study reveals that  most types of exercise worked well for the participants compared to no physical exercise. 

Another striking finding of the study is that income and wealth seem to have a lesser impact on the happiness of the individuals contrary to popular opinion. According to the study, a sedentary person has to earn an additional USD 25,000 (Rs 17,97,187.5 lakhs) on average to be as happy as a person who exercises. 

Obesity affects nearly 13 million adults age 65 and older in the United States.

Alzheimer`s is a neurodegenerative disorder considered as the most common form of dementia and is characterized by progressive neurodegeneration that can result in memory loss.

Who doesn't want to build strong bones? Well, everyone does and for that one needs to exercise regularly.

Running is considered as one of the best form of exercise.

Regular exercise can help individuals with diabetes to achieve their blood lipid, body composition, fitness and blood sugar goals.

Aptly called the 'Run For Your Bun Café', the London joint is billing its new venture as the “world’s first café that takes exercise as payment.”

Feeling too lazy to hit the gym or follow an exercise routine? 

A new study has found that bicycle exercise in bed may help ICU patients recover more quickly.

Stopping physical exercise during the winter season increases the storage of cholesterol in the body, medical experts here said on Thursday.

Following are five simple common-sense rules, if followed will keep you fit and add years to your life.

The findings showed that post-meal blood sugar levels dropped 12 per cent on average when the participants followed the "walking after meals" advice compared to walking at any time of the day.

The research, carried out by a team from the universities of Helsinki, Jyväskylä and Turku, was a long-term follow-up of 3050 twins from the Finnish Twin Cohort, which looked at an association between midlife moderately vigorous physical activity and cognitive function.

 Activation of brain receptors in its pleasure centre may serve as a future treatment to improve motivation for physical activity in postmenopausal women, a new study has revealed.

 Researchers have found that 'exergames' - video games that involve physical exercise - can improve physical and mental fitness in children with autism spectrum disorders.