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Want to live longer? 11 minutes of daily exercise could be all you need
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Want to live longer? 11 minutes of daily exercise could be all you need

A new study says that people who engage in moderate physical activity, such as brisk walking or cycling, for 11 minutes every day are 23 per cent less likely to die prematurely than those who are inactive

Wary of the Christmas bulge? Here's what you can do to not gain weight during the holidays
World

Wary of the Christmas bulge? Here's what you can do to not gain weight during the holidays

Christmas is here and many suffer anxiety about gaining weight. To keep off the kilos, one should make a resolution to develop a new, positive relationship with food

MUST AVOID these 5 workout mistakes
Lifestyle

MUST AVOID these 5 workout mistakes

Exercises help us to achieve a goal, so it’s important we choose our routine according to our fitness aims

Explained: North Korea's crumbling air force and its missile tests
World

Explained: North Korea's crumbling air force and its missile tests

North Korea boasted about ‘twice the air power’ of the South before it was hit with crippling sanctions over its nuclear weapons and missile programmes. Today, most of North Korea's fighters and bombers are now either obsolete or near-obsolete

Five signs that indicate your toxic relationship with routine workout
Lifestyle

Five signs that indicate your toxic relationship with routine workout

any kind of unhealthy practice may negatively impact our fitness and perception of our bodies.

World Physical Therapy Day 2022: 5 exercises to improve posture
Lifestyle

World Physical Therapy Day 2022: 5 exercises to improve posture

Here we have discussed some exercises which can be beneficial for improving your posture

Age-old desi punishment can increase brain stability? This video claims so
India

Age-old desi punishment can increase brain stability? This video claims so

It has been suggested that a mental energiser that unlocks the actual power of the brain involves pinching the earlobes on the opposing sides of the head while alternately squatting and standing.

Why exercising is crucial for diabetic people
Lifestyle

Why exercising is crucial for diabetic people

Physical activity is an important element for diabetes care and strength training

Here are 5 yoga poses to add to your daily workout routine
Lifestyle

Here are 5 yoga poses to add to your daily workout routine

Every pose has its own benefit. While some poses only work on your mental stability, there are other poses which positively effect your flexibility, muscle strength and the tone of your body

Wearable fitness trackers aren't as useless as some make them out to be; here's why
World

Wearable fitness trackers aren't as useless as some make them out to be; here's why

A meta-analysis of 35 studies in various chronic disease populations suggested users added around 2,100 additional steps per day after they started using a wearable activity tracker

World Heart Day: Why exercise must not be stopped but started slowly after suffering a heart attack
India

World Heart Day: Why exercise must not be stopped but started slowly after suffering a heart attack

In the beginning, after having a heart attack, one must start exercising very slowly, taking breaks in between

Completing 10,000 steps a day is an arbitrary number, walking 7,000 steps is good enough
science

Completing 10,000 steps a day is an arbitrary number, walking 7,000 steps is good enough

The World Health Organization recommends adults get at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity exercise a week (or 75 minutes of vigorous exercise).

Kill your stress with a few easy tips; sleep well, eat healthy and more
Lifestyle

Kill your stress with a few easy tips; sleep well, eat healthy and more

According to recent studies, stress contributes to a wide range of conditions linked to mental health issues, including depression and nervousness

Why J&K Assembly seats didn't go through delimitation exercise along with its Lok Sabha constituencies
India

Why J&K Assembly seats didn't go through delimitation exercise along with its Lok Sabha constituencies

Here's a look at what delimitation means and why it is seen as a contentious topic in Jammu and Kashmir

Exercise boosts immunity and makes vaccines more effective, finds new study
science

Exercise boosts immunity and makes vaccines more effective, finds new study

Regular physical activity increases CD4+ T cells, which are responsible for alerting the immune system of an attack and regulate its response.

It is important to shut down your computers, kids and lace up for fun during the COVID-19 pandemic
science

It is important to shut down your computers, kids and lace up for fun during the COVID-19 pandemic

Since the pandemic began, jump-roping has become “a TikTok craze,” according to Nick Woodard, a 14-time world-champion jump-roper.

Short bursts of exercise as beneficial as prolonged ones, claims study but not all are convinced
Health

Short bursts of exercise as beneficial as prolonged ones, claims study but not all are convinced

The study says 12 minutes of short interval exercise in a day can provide cardiometabolic benefits by activating the body’s metabolites.

Low levels of muscular and aerobic fitness linked to higher risks of depression and anxiety, finds study
Health

Low levels of muscular and aerobic fitness linked to higher risks of depression and anxiety, finds study

This link between exercise and mental health goes beyond the notion that exercise makes you feel good

Sitting long hours may not be bad for your brain as long as daily exercise goals met, says study
Health

Sitting long hours may not be bad for your brain as long as daily exercise goals met, says study

A new study published in Psychology and Aging argues what we think about sitting and cognitive function may be wrong

Following American Heart Association's 'simple seven' recommendations can prevent hypertension, claims study
Health

Following American Heart Association's 'simple seven' recommendations can prevent hypertension, claims study

A recent study suggested that following even one of the 'simple seven' recommendations can reduce the risk of developing hypertension by six percent