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Many people missing out on the health benefits of golf

Golf provides moderate-intensity aerobic physical activity.

25 Sept 2018 10:32 AM IST

People do just 90 minutes of physical activity a week, which is an hour less than the minimum recommended by health officials. (Photo: Pixabay)

Adults spend 8 times longer watching on-demand TV than exercising,...

The average person now spends 12 hours a week streaming programmes on platforms such as Netflix.

25 Sept 2018 8:32 AM IST

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High-intensity exercises have same benefits as longer workout sessions

High-intensity interval exercise consists of short bursts of high-intensity aerobic exercise physical activity that...

21 Sept 2018 7:09 PM IST

Aerobic exercise is currently recommended as a standard treatment, but many patients find it difficult to exercise. (Photo: Pixabay)

Exercise may be good for your mental health

People who did some physical activity outside of work had an average 1.5 fewer days of poor mental health each month.

21 Sept 2018 9:29 AM IST

Increasing levels of total sitting and TV time in combination with low physical activity Are especially harmful (Photo: Pixabay)

Too much of television may up walking disability risk

According to research, people who watch five or more hours of TV per day have 65 per cent greater risk of reporting a...

31 Aug 2017 5:51 PM IST

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Turns out, slow and steady wins weight loss race

A study's findings suggest that initial weight change is much more important in predicting who will succeed in weight...

28 Aug 2017 5:02 PM IST

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Half of cancer risk factors in China modifiable: report

The leading cause of death in China is cancer.

7 July 2017 12:41 PM IST

Breathlessness, excess fatigue of muscles, inability to perform or workout normally, injury, muscle loss, dizziness, and faint spells are the most common signs of a tired body that could occur due to over-exercise or over exertion in the form of too much physical activity, she says.

Give your body what it needs

Health and fitness experts suggest ways to maintain a proper balance by not overexerting while exercising.

5 July 2017 12:49 AM IST

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UK researchers call for dog-lending to be on prescription

Here's what the study found.

26 July 2017 5:57 PM IST

Physical activity is a critical factor for preventing childhood obesity and promoting good cardiovascular health. (Photo: Pixabay)

Parents doing regular exercise may set habit in their kids

Children of exercising parents tend to be more physically active than any other child of their age

10 Jan 2017 12:52 PM IST

Those who were physically inactive at baseline were significantly less likely to be independent (Photo: AFP)

Risk of losing independence rises by physical inactivity

These instrumental activities of daily living can be important determinants of quality of life among stroke patients.

12 April 2017 8:46 PM IST

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It only takes 30 minutes to feel stronger, thinner

The revelation will change how you feel about yourself.

15 Jun 2017 9:19 AM IST