Fitness

Beat the heat and stay fit in summer

Beat the heat and stay fit in summer

During this particular time of summer, there are usually outbreaks of various heat-related diseases. People should already be conscious and prepared

Power of lifelong exercise in keeping muscles healthy

Power of lifelong exercise in keeping muscles healthy

People aged 68 and above who were physically active throughout their life have a healthier ageing muscle that has superior functionality and is more resistant to fatigue compared to inactive ...

Positive correlation between physical fitness and lower chances of Alzheimer's disease

Positive correlation between physical fitness and lower chances of Alzheimer's disease

Alzheimer's is a horrific disease to be diagnosed with, both for the people who have to suffer with it, as well as the people who are their caregivers

The findings of a recent study by a team of sports nutritionists suggested that females who are fit and healthy tend to burn more fat when they exercise, in comparison to men

Fitness sensor that monitors health

Researchers have developed a fitness sensor that monitors the sweat of a person and keeps a check on their health

Engaging in physical activity is important for well functioning thyroid gland

Researchers develop fitness sensor that monitors health

Perspiration is basically sweating from sweat glands, often in response to heat, exercise or stress

Walking can decrease Type 2 diabetes risk among older adults

Walking can decrease Type 2 diabetes risk among older adults

Walking regularly might help in preventing Type 2 diabetes among 70 and 80-year-olds, according to a recent study

A new study has suggested that exercise, even if not adopted until later in life, can slow the effects of ageing

Late-life exercise slows the effects of ageing

A new study has suggested that exercise, even if not adopted until later in life, can slow the effects of ageing

Early exercise benefits women after breast augmentation

Early exercise benefits women after breast augmentation

A new study has found that women who undergo breast augmentation can return to exercise in a week and there will be no risks or complications

Whole fat milk is as good as low fat for kids

Whole fat milk is as good as low fat for kids

A recent study by a team of researchers from the Edith Cowan University asserted that whole fat milk is as good as low-fat milk for kids.

Processed food

Save your planet by cutting back on processed foods

If you want to do your bit for the environment and yourself, according to a new study, you need to cut back on sweets, pastries, fried foods and processed meat. It will not only help you to stay fit ...

Millets can play a promising role in preventing and reducing high levels of iron deficiency anaemia

Regular millet consumption can combat anaemia: Study

Regular consumption of millets can improve haemoglobin and serum ferritin levels to reduce iron deficiency anaemia, which is rising globally

Illness related messages significant motivators for exercise

Illness related messages significant motivators for exercise

Fitness apps that emphasize illness- or death-related messaging are more likely to be effective in motivating participation than are social stigma, obesity, or financial cost messaging, according to ...

Genes play key role in exercise outcomes

Genes play key role in exercise outcomes

The findings of a new study suggests that genes play a significant role in how bodies respond to exercise and has also identified a number of specific genes that influence the outcomes of different ...

BRTC buses lying idle at the Kallyanpur bus depot. The photo was taken on 13 September

BRTC buses out of order too soon, sold as scrap

Each bus contains at least 20 important parts including the engine. Half of these parts in most of the buses purchased from Daewoo are out of order now

Exercising is the best way to keep the body and mind fit and healthy

Five fitness hacks for a healthier self

We know that exercising is the best way to keep the body and mind fit and healthy. But exercise does more than that! It also acts as an immunity booster

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