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Improving access to care for diabetes priority in South Asia: WHO
Updated : 1 week, 4 days ago IST
As per the WHO Regional Director, countries in the Southeast Asia region have made commendable progress in reducing tobacco use and have taken various measures to promote physical activity, a healthy diet, and the adoption of a healthy lifestyle, which are essential for reducing the risk of
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Study reveals how any activity better for heart than sitting
Updated : 2 weeks ago IST
Researchers at Nemours Children's Health, Delaware Valley, found that laser epilation, also called laser hair removal, decreased the risk of recurrence in patients with pilonidal disease, an inflammatory, painful, and occasionally chronic or recurring condition.
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Exercise may help lower age-related anxiety: Study
Updated : 2 weeks, 6 days ago IST
A positive attitude towards physical activity may be linked to less anxiety about ageing. According to researchers who evaluated findings from a multi-state study, gender, age, marital status, and money influence perceptions of exercise and ageing, but reframing messaging about both can lead
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Outlook on exercise might reduce ageing anxiety: Research
Updated : 3 weeks, 1 day ago IST
A good attitude towards physical activity may be associated with less anxiety about ageing. Gender, age, marital status, and wealth, according to researchers who analysed findings from a multi-state study, influence perceptions on exercise and ageing, but reframing messaging about both can l
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Regular exercise may lower risk of death from extended sitting: Study
Updated : 3 weeks, 6 days ago IST
A sedentary lifestyle can increase one's risk of death, but it may be countered by just 20 to 25 minutes of physical activity per day, according to a study published online in the British Journal of Sports Medicine.
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Daily 20-25 mins of physical activity may reduce death risk from prolonged
Updated : 1 month ago IST
According to research published online in the British Journal of Sports Medicine, just 20-25 minutes of physical activity each day may be enough to offset the increased risk of death from a sedentary lifestyle.
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Many teens quit sports as they feel they don't look right based on social
Updated : 1 month ago IST
According to research presented at the 2023 AAP National Conference & Exhibition at the Walter E. Washington Convention Centre, high school sports participation instils healthy habits in boys and girls that can lead to healthier lives, and body image issues caused by social media may be
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Cycling at school helps mental health of teenagers: Study
Updated : 1 month, 1 week ago IST
Physical activity improves mental health, yet activity levels are dropping. This is especially concerning because teenagers' mental health continues to deteriorate. In the United States, one out of every six school-age children has a mental condition.
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Women living in walkable communities have low obesity rates: Research
Updated : 1 month, 1 week ago IST
Obesity has been associated with an increased risk of 13 different forms of cancer in women, and physical activity, regardless of body size, reduces the risk of some of these malignancies
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Obesity rates lower among women who live in walkable neighbourhoods
Updated : 1 month, 1 week ago IST
According to a new study living in a more walkable neighbourhood reduces the risk of obesity-related cancers in women, specifically postmenopausal breast cancer, but also ovarian cancer, endometrial cancer, and multiple myeloma.
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Hospitalizations for eating disorders increased during COVID-19: Study
Updated : 1 month, 3 weeks ago IST
According to new research emergency department (ED) visits and hospital admissions for eating disorders increased during the COVID-19 pandemic in adolescents aged 10-17 years, as did ED visits among young adults and older adults.
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Researchers reveal how doing 3,000 steps daily can reduce blood pressure i
Updated : 1 month, 3 weeks ago IST
According to a recent study, boosting daily exercise by 3,000 steps may significantly decrease elderly people's high blood pressure.
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