Tag: Physical activity
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Hate desk job? It may be good for your mental health
"Our analysis shows that the relationship between physical activity and cognitive is not straightforward," said study author Shabina Hayat from the University of Cambridge in the UK.
July 9, 2020 -
Improving diet cuts risk of heart attacks in kids: Study
Around 3.2 million deaths each year are due to insufficient physical activity.
September 23, 2019 -
Why exercising is essential for women post 30
Women start losing muscle mass if they are not active in their 30s
February 19, 2019 -
How teachers can help increase physical activity in kids
Involvement of teachers as participants in school recess -- leading games, monitoring play and ensuring conflicts.
August 22, 2018 -
Exercise may reduce genetic effects of obesity in older women
If you are obese and blaming your genes for it then you should start exercising.
June 5, 2018 -
How exercise helps you stay sharp
Engaging in regular physical activity is good for your brain too.
February 16, 2018 -
Being active is not just a choice, but a way of life
The gurukuls in ancient times taught children how to live a healthy and happy life.
November 18, 2016 -
Physical activity may lower risk of bacterial infection
Low and moderate levels of physical activity may significantly lower the risk of bacterial infection, a new study has found. Regular physical activity is known to have various health benefits including reduced risk of obesity, cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, colon and breast cancer, as well as depression. The results showed that compared with sedentary behaviour, low …
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September 26, 2016 -
LIC Employees Federation urges SC order implementation
The All India National Life Insurance Employees Federation has urged the management of the Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) to immediately implement the Supreme Court order to pay 50 per cent back wages to temporary III and IV grade employees, who were asked to be regularised. The Federation, an INTUC affilate, led by Hussain …
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September 24, 2016 -
Japan accuses Apple, Google of unfair practices
The tech giants Apple and Google have been indulging in unfair practices to gain competitive advantage over other developers to sell mobile apps on their distribution platforms, said a local media report on Thursday. The Japanese Ministry of Economy has allegedly accused the two US-based companies of exploiting their dominant position in the market to …
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September 15, 2016 -
Moderate physical activity may improve cognition in old age
Moderate physical activity in midlife, for instance a strenuous walk, is associated with better cognition in old age, finds a new research. "The study suggests that the beneficial influence of physical activity on the brain and cognition is not solely based on decreasing vascular risk factors," said researcher Paula Iso-Markku from the University of Helsinki …
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September 10, 2016