Engaging in physical activities may make you happier
Brisk walking, gardening or weightlifting help you lose weight. But did you know that exercise can also make you a joyful person?
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Physical activity refers to any activity or movement of the body that requires muscle use and expenditure of energy. It can be simple, moderate or intense depending on the difficulty level involved and the extent to which they affect breathing pattern. Examples of simple physical activity include walking, climbing the stairs, gardening and strolling. Moderate physical activity involves brisk walking, dancing, cycling (less than 10 miles per hour) and playing outdoor games. Intense or rigorous physical activity involves running/jogging, fast walking (about 4 and half miles per hour), swimming and competitive sports like basketball and soccer. Regular physical activity has numerous health benefits. All fitness experts recommend at least 20-30 minutes of physical activity daily to keep yourself fit at your age. People who perform mild to moderate physical activity have a reduced risk of lifestyle diseases like diabetes, heart diseases and obesity. It is also associated with reduced risk of cancer, and chronic stress and depression. In this section, you will find articles on all health benefits of performing regular physical activity as well as the consequences of being physically inactive.
Brisk walking, gardening or weightlifting help you lose weight. But did you know that exercise can also make you a joyful person?
The survey was conducted with an aim to accelerate dialogue around various aspects of women being aware of their own health and wellness.
According to the researchers, brisk walking for 30 minutes or more daily on most days of the week can help adults and older adults achieve important health benefits.
Preschool physical activity program helps improve body weight and overall wellness of your child.
Regular physical activity is associated with better lung function among current smokers, according to a study.
A recent study has found that moderate intensity activity can have greater health benefits in comparison to exercises which push you to your limit.
A new research has found that standing instead of sitting for six hours a day could prevent weight gain.
Skipping targets all your muscles while not being too tiring or time consuming.
Indulging in gardening may not only keep older adults active but also boost their health and mental well-being.
Cycling can help reduce your risk of conditions from cardiovascular diseases to depression. Find out how!
Increasing physical activity has a positive impact on survival in lymphoma patients.
Your smartphone fitness apps can mislead you and cause weight gain!
Exercise can alter your gut bacteria, which are good for your health.
Contrary to the popular assumption that men's bodies are more naturally athletic, this study shows women consistently outperformed men.
Exercising is a great mood lifter and we always knew this.
A study states that more physical activity and higher intensities of exercise could decrease the risk of death in older women from any cause.
More physical activity and at higher intensities could lead to a big drop in the risk of death in older women.
Are you overweight and have no time for gym? Take heart, you can lose weight just as effectively and fast as you might at a fitness centre.
Increasing physical activity has a positive impact on survival in lymphoma patients.
Your smartphone fitness apps can mislead you and cause weight gain!
Exercise can alter your gut bacteria, which are good for your health.
Contrary to the popular assumption that men's bodies are more naturally athletic, this study shows women consistently outperformed men.
Exercising is a great mood lifter and we always knew this.
A study states that more physical activity and higher intensities of exercise could decrease the risk of death in older women from any cause.
More physical activity and at higher intensities could lead to a big drop in the risk of death in older women.
Are you overweight and have no time for gym? Take heart, you can lose weight just as effectively and fast as you might at a fitness centre.
Did you hear of passeggiata aka pleasure walks?
Modi said the 'Yoga for Young India' programme could be helpful for young to maintain a healthy lifestyle and fight lifestyle diseases.
Whether it is a gym workout, a walk to work or a household chore, physical activity of any kind can prevent heart disease and death.
Increase in physical activity doubled the women's post-treatment mental processing speed.
Dear parents, ask your kids to exercise daily from early childhood.
Patients who underwent hip replacement surgery have shown very little improvement in their physical activity levels.
Physical activity may significantly lower the risk of bacterial infection.
Researchers say children with low birth weight were less likely to take part in exercise and sports across adulthood.
The study of more than 200,000 people in nearly 50 countries also said that men with psychosis are over two times more likely to miss global activity targets compared to people without the illness.
According to the researchers, Pok mon Go stimulates substantial amounts of physical activity in many likely-otherwise sedentary game players without intending to.
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