Physical Activity

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

Morning exercises may reduce prostate, breast cancer risks; aid weight loss, improve memory

Imbalances in hormones can have numerous biological consequences and recent studies have linked such disruptions with increased cancer risks.

Walking alone will not prevent weight gain, does have emotional and health benefits: study

The participants walked either 10,000, 12,500 or 15,000 steps a day, six days a week for 24 weeks, while the calories were tracked.

Children are going to love the new guidelines set out, for their playtime, by WHO

Children should stay away from screens and spend more time playing outside and sleeping, say experts

2.5 hours of physical activity each week could help keep Alzheimers at bay: Study

For the study, 156 participants were classified as high physical activity, 68 as low physical activity.

A healthy lifestyle can overcome genetic risk of heart disease: Study

Researchers looked at two gene variants, MC4R and TCF7L2, known to increase the risk of metabolic disorders among study participants

Games that get you to physically engage in the game play are good for brain health: Study

Playing video games which get you moving are an effective way of boosting brain health as we age, according to a new European research.