Tag: Exercise
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Exercise, good diet could help prevent osteoarthritis
Lifestyle changes such as improved diet, increased physical activity and weight loss may help prevent osteoarthritis, a common form of arthritis. Osteoarthritis disproportionately affects post-menopausal women who are more pre-disposed to the condition because of biology, genetics and hormones. Currently there is no effective treatment for this painful ailment, with only painkillers available to treat …
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May 13, 2017 -
Exercise now to keep bones healthy in old age, say experts
If you want to have a pain-free ride in your golden years, better ditch the couch now and get walking. According to health experts, failing to adopt regular exercise regime early may lead to weaker bones later, leading to joint and bone problems such as arthritis and osteoporosis and, even, bone fractures. Studies suggest that …
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May 1, 2017 -
Opt for stairs, not soda, to feel more energised at work
Researchers have found that 10 minutes of walking up and down stairs at a regular pace is more likely to make you feel energised than ingesting 50 milligrams of caffeine — about the equivalent to the amount in a can of soda. "We found, in both the caffeine and the placebo conditions, that there was …
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April 23, 2017 -
‘Whole-body vibration may be as effective as exercise’
Whole-body vibration may be just as effective as regular exercise at combating some of the negative consequences of obesity and diabetes, according to a new study in mice. Whole-body vibration (WBV) consists of a person sitting, standing or lying on a machine with a vibrating platform. When the machine vibrates, it transmits energy to the …
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March 17, 2017 -
‘Whole-body vibration may be as effective as exercise’
Whole-body vibration may be just as effective as regular exercise at combating some of the negative consequences of obesity and diabetes, according to a new study in mice. Whole-body vibration (WBV) consists of a person sitting, standing or lying on a machine with a vibrating platform. When the machine vibrates, it transmits energy to the …
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March 17, 2017 -
Eva Mendes works out five days a week in summer
Actress Eva Mendes works out five days a week when she wants to get in shape for the summer or for a star-studded event. The 43-year-old, who has daughters Esmeralda, two, and 10-month-old Amada with her partner Ryan Gosling, has ditched her 45-minute steady cardio sessions for interval training and will work out almost every …
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March 11, 2017 -
Madonna works out for five hours a day
Pop diva Madonna's former trainer Stacey Griffith has revealed that the singer works out for five hours a day. During her appearance at the Kelly Ripa's shows, Griffith, who has trained the "Vogue" hitmaker in the past, said the 58-year-old singer is determined to keep her body in shape and hits the gym for the …
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March 10, 2017 -
Exercise may not help you slim down
If you thought spending hours in a gym every day would help you slim down, think again! A new study suggests that exercise may not prevent weight gain. "Our study results indicate that physical activity may not protect you from gaining weight," said lead study author Lara Dugas, Assistant Professor at Loyola University Chicago Stritch …
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February 3, 2017 -
People with Type 1 diabetes need to exercise safely
Maintaining good exercise regimen may be difficult and risky, especially for people with Type 1 diabetes, because exercise tends to cause fluctuations in blood sugar, which may even become dangerous, researchers warned. Patients with Type 1 diabetes have to monitor their blood glucose levels before, during and after exercise, said Michael Riddell, Professor at York …
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January 29, 2017 -
Exercise, diet could offset effects of malaria
Regular exercise and a healthy diet consisting of fruits, vegetables and the right amount of protein may help lessen damage to the heart and skeletal muscles brought on by malaria, a new study has claimed. Each year, malaria afflicts over 500 million people in scores of countries around the world, killing more than 400,000, according …
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January 14, 2017 -
Exercise, diet could offset effects of malaria
Regular exercise and a healthy diet consisting of fruits, vegetables and the right amount of protein may help lessen damage to the heart and skeletal muscles brought on by malaria, a new study has claimed. Each year, malaria afflicts over 500 million people in scores of countries around the world, killing more than 400,000, according …
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January 14, 2017 -
‘Aerobic exercise preserves brain volume, improves cognition’
Taking part in aerobic exercises for four times a week may increase brain volume in people with mild cognitive impairment (MCI), a condition linked with higher risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease, a new study has found. The study included 35 adults with MCI participating in a randomised, controlled trial of exercise intervention. “Even over a …
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December 1, 2016 -
Positive approach towards exercise brings better benefit
Positive approach towards exercise brings better benefit
August 14, 2016 -
Exercise may help improve memory in schizophrenia patients
Exercise may help improve memory in schizophrenia patients
August 13, 2016