By KATE PICKLES Published: 00:08 GMT, 4 December 2024 | Updated: 00:08 GMT, 4 December 2024 Carrying heavy shopping bags or climbing the stairs in short bursts can slash the chances of a heart attack by half in women, a research project suggests. The day-to-day activities can help to stave off heart problems in those…
Sleep and exercise work together like gears in a machine: When one turns smoothly, the other follows suit. Quality sleep supports athletic recovery and performance, while exercise releases useful brain chemicals, lowers stress and can help you fall asleep faster. But for those battling insomnia, the rules can be different; even a small misalignment can…
Article content It’s a snowy Monday morning, and a group of London seniors arrive early for a weekly fitness class. Article content Next to a stereo and a pile of CDs with tracks to make everyone “get physical,” a dance teacher awaits her students – a 93-year-old dance teacher, no less. Dolores Niskanen is a…
Many people assume that high-intensity workouts are the only way to burn fat and lose weight. But that’s just not the case when it comes to walking for women older than 50, according to a recent study. In fact, researchers discovered that women who moved at a slower pace burned more fat than those who…
Dec 03, 2024 01:06 PM IST Walking is often seen as the sole form of exercise for seniors, it’s not enough for strength training, building muscle and ensuring overall health. To stay fit, senior citizens often turn to walking. It is considered easy, effective and not overly intensive. But is it truly as beneficial as…
The power-packed routine includes stretching, cardio, flexibility, muscle-toning, and strength-building exercises that are part of a regular workout TBS Report 03 December, 2024, 09:50 am Last modified: 03 December, 2024, 10:38 am A small 10-minute workout in morning can have some long-stretching benefits “> A small 10-minute workout in morning can have some long-stretching benefits…
Can you reach down and touch your toes without bending your knees? Can you reach both arms overhead? If these sound like a struggle, you may be lacking flexibility. Flexibility is the ability to move a joint to through its full range of motion. It helps you perform most sporting activities and may prevent muscle…
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“We’ve done studies where we look at people who are really active,” including runners racing across America, Pontzer said, “and people who are really sedentary, and actually, they’re burning the same number of calories,” which helps explain why people rarely lose much weight with exercise, even as the exercise makes them healthier. That discovery is…
He said more than 100 of his patients have used the machine and quite a few swear by it. At SGH, their treatment is only for four weeks. Those who want to continue need to pay for it at QuantumTX in Tiong Bahru, which charges $50 for a 10-minute session. Earlier studies showed that the…
