http://www.medindia.net/healthnews/Introduction-Physiotherapy-news.asp Medindia largest health website in india. en-us Copyright 2013. All Rights Reserved. Wed, 19 Jun 2013 09:27:33 GMT http://www.medindia.net/news/teen-fitness-need-not-be-influence-by-parents-physical-activity-study-120659-1.htm While teens with normal weight parents tended to be more fit, having physically active parents didn't affect teens' level of fitness, finds new study. Cardiorespiratory fitness influences health in youth and adulthood, said lead study author Eliane Peterhans, a sports sciences researcher at the University of Konstanz in Germany. "It is very important to understand how adolescents behave because then you have a chance to correct unhealthy behaviors," she added. The study was part of a large German study and included 1,328 teens....]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/teen-fitness-need-not-be-influence-by-parents-physical-activity-study-120659-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/prancercise-fitness-workout-sensation-120122-1.htm bJoanna Rohrback, the founder of 'Prancercise,'/b seems to have the stars in her favor right now. Her video, depicting the unique exercise, which was released last year in December, seems to have gone viral in just a week, with a total of two million views and still counting. Prancercise's official website describes the exercise as a springy, rhythmic way of moving forward, similar to a horse's gait and ideally induced by elation. The video, which garnered many hits and drew enthusiastic ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/prancercise-fitness-workout-sensation-120122-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/electrical-stimulation-in-brain-could-help-boost-mental-math-abilities-119174-1.htm Mild brain stimulation can help boost proficiency in maths, according to a recent study. Researchers from University of Oxford have discovered a harmless form of brain stimulation that can be applied to an area known to be important for math ability. "With just five days of cognitive training and noninvasive, painless brain stimulation, we were able to bring about long-lasting improvements in cognitive and brain functions," Roi Cohen Kadosh of the University of Oxford, said. The improvements ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/electrical-stimulation-in-brain-could-help-boost-mental-math-abilities-119174-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/micrornas-key-component-for-muscle-fitness-118782-1.htm microRNAs act as a link between the muscles' ability to burn sugar and far and the ability to switch between slow and fast twitch muscle fibers, considered to be the two defining characteristics of fit muscles, a new study reveals. The team used two complementary mouse models-the "marathon mouse" and the "couch potato mouse"-to make this discovery. But what's more, they also found that active people have higher levels of one of these microRNAs than sedentary people. These findings, published ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/micrornas-key-component-for-muscle-fitness-118782-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/aerobic-exercise-helps-lower-breast-cancer-risk-118563-1.htm Aerobic exercise breaks down estrogens to produce more of the good metabolites that lower the risk of breast cancer, finds research. Observational studies suggest physical activity lowers breast cancer risk, but there are no clinical studies that explain the mechanism behind this, said Mindy S. Kurzer, Ph.D., professor in the Department of Food Science and Nutrition at the University of Minnesota in Saint Paul. Kurzer and her colleagues conducted the Women in Steady Exercise Research ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/aerobic-exercise-helps-lower-breast-cancer-risk-118563-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/mike-tyson-credits-veganism-for-his-fitness-117692-1.htm The former heavyweight boxing champ, Mike Tyson credits veganism with helping him lose 140 pounds and getting him in fighting shape. Tyson told ABC News that he used to eat a lot of meat when he was training for fights. He devoured everything except for pork. However, he said that as he got older he didn't like the way he was feeling. He had a lot of arthritis, joint problems and was morbidly obese. It was his wife who influenced him to change his diet. He decided that's what he wanted to do....]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/mike-tyson-credits-veganism-for-his-fitness-117692-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/alcohol-induced-brain-damage-may-be-slowed-down-by-aerobic-exercises-117568-1.htm A new study to be published in the journal Alcoholism: Clinical and Experimental Research reveals that the brain damage caused by alcoholism could be slowed down to an extent with regular swimming or running. Researchers at University of Colorado selected around 60 people between 21 and 55 years of age who were involved in studies of alcohol and nicotine use. The participants were asked about the amount of alcohol they drank, the time they spent on exercise and other traits. The researchers found ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/alcohol-induced-brain-damage-may-be-slowed-down-by-aerobic-exercises-117568-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/aerobic-exercise-may-protect-heavy-drinkers-from-brain-damage-117512-1.htm Aerobic exercise may help prevent and perhaps even reverse some of the brain damage linked with heavy alcohol consumption, suggests a new University of Colorado Boulder study. The study results indicated that regular aerobic exercise like walking, running or bicycling is associated with less damage to the brain's "white matter" among heavy alcohol users. White matter, along with gray matter, are the organ's two major physical components. White matter is composed of bundles of nerve cells that ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/aerobic-exercise-may-protect-heavy-drinkers-from-brain-damage-117512-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/up-fitness-wristbands-and-android-gadgets-116114-1.htm UP fitness wristbands are keeping in step with the popularity of smartphones powered by the Android software. The move to take UP beyond Apple mobile devices came as the San Francisco-based company announced the release of the wristbands in Europe and plans to expand to Asia, Australia and the Middle East next month. Wireless earpiece maker Jawbone in November released redesigned UP wristbands that combine fashion with smartphone lifestyles to help people along paths to improved fitness....]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/up-fitness-wristbands-and-android-gadgets-116114-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/ocriplasmin-gets-eu-nod-for-treating-vitreomacular-traction-116018-1.htm The European Commission has approved the use of ocriplasmin for treating vitreomacular traction (VMT) in the European Union. Ocriplasmin has been developed by ThromboGenics in collaboration with Novartis and will be sold under the brand name Jetrea. VMT is an age-related and progressive condition which could result in severe eye damage. The drug has been approved for treating VMT when it is associated with a macular hole with a diameter of 400 m or less. ThromboGenics will be paid 45 million ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/ocriplasmin-gets-eu-nod-for-treating-vitreomacular-traction-116018-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/midlife-fitness-to-minimize-risk-of-dementia-115279-1.htm Natural aging process is associated with some inevitable changes such as skin wrinkles, crow's feet, and gradual loss of memory in some people. Memory loss is a common symptom of dementia, which incidentally is the second most feared disease after cancer. However, researchers say that people who keep healthy and fit at midlife have the lowest risk of developing dementia when they grow older. "We already know exercise has cardiovascular and many other benefits, but this may give people ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/midlife-fitness-to-minimize-risk-of-dementia-115279-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/wonky-dog-on-all-fours-after-physiotherapy-115167-1.htm A touching story of how sensitive people can be to the needs of animals, especially a disabled 11-week old dog, called wonky, who was unable to even walk due to the deformation in her front legs. The pup was picked up the Leeds Dogs Trust after it was found roaming the streets of Bradford, apparently abandoned by the mother. Wonky, named due to the problem in her legs, was born with under-developed front legs. Physiotherapy really changed the life of this pup. Focused and intense physiotherapy ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/wonky-dog-on-all-fours-after-physiotherapy-115167-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/aerobic-fitness-finds-a-spot-in-academic-performance-115153-1.htm Some school districts have reduced physical education classes to devote more time to the 3 Rs in education-reading, writing, and arithmetic, although the long-term consequences of childhood obesity are well documented. However, there is new evidence that leaving out an important fourth R-aerobics-could actually be counterproductive for increasing test scores. A new study scheduled for publication in The iJournal of Pediatrics/i studied the associations between aerobic fitness, body mass ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/aerobic-fitness-finds-a-spot-in-academic-performance-115153-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/massage-therapy-can-enhance-skin-tone-113872-1.htm Massage can lower blood pressure, prevent cold, enhance skin tone and improve overall health, says an expert at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. Licensed Massage Therapist Arnold Kelly, who provides massage therapy at the Outpatient Physical Therapy Clinic at the UAB Spain Rehabilitation Center, said massage provides two types of benefits: immediate and cumulative. "Immediately following massage, you can experience reduced tightness in the muscles, improved blood flow and ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/massage-therapy-can-enhance-skin-tone-113872-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/study-finds-telephone-physiotherapy-can-cut-down-waiting-times-113620-1.htm A new study published on bmj.com reveals that conducting an initial assessment of a patient on telephone and then providing physiotherapy is as effective as traditional method and can cut down waiting times. Providing access to physiotherapy has long been a problem in the NHS with waiting times of several week or months. Furthermore, waiting lists may be congested with those who will benefit from physiotherapy advice but have little to gain from a course of face-to-face appointments. With ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/study-finds-telephone-physiotherapy-can-cut-down-waiting-times-113620-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/ansari-stresses-need-for-advances-in-physiotherapy-113191-1.htm Indian Vice President M Hamid Ansari stressed the importance of advances in physiotherapy, stating that the branch of medicine needs to remain in touch with emerging challenges of new diseases in order to anticipate, prevent and cure them. Physiotherapy has both curative and preventive aspects. Its affordability and relative facility in administering the required medicine makes it an integral and critical part of any recovery and rehabilitation programme for patients, he said, delivering the ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/ansari-stresses-need-for-advances-in-physiotherapy-113191-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/peak-aerobic-fitness-necessary-for-surfing-112623-1.htm According to a study, contrary to their laidback reputation, top surfers require peak level aerobic fitness with the right combination of strength, power and endurance to stay competitive and in shape. Researchers from Auckland University of Technology (AUT) Sports Performance Research Institute New Zealand (SPRINZ) have shown how physically demanding it is for surfers to stay at top levels, with their heart beating for a maximum of 190 times per minute, being above 120 for over 80 percent of the time....]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/peak-aerobic-fitness-necessary-for-surfing-112623-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/aerobic-exercise-best-for-weight-loss-112356-1.htm Aerobic exercise is better than resistance training for weight and fat loss, say researchers. The study led by North Carolina researchers is believed to the largest randomized trial to directly compare changes in body composition induced by comparable amounts of time spent doing aerobic and resistant training, or both in combination, among previously inactive overweight or obese non-diabetic adults. A total of 234 previously sedentary overweight or obese males and females, age 18-70 ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/aerobic-exercise-best-for-weight-loss-112356-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/nationwide-fitness-monitoring-program-for-chinese-school-children-from-next-year-112060-1.htm The Chinese government has announced the launch of a nationwide fitness monitoring program for school children starting from next year in order to ensure that the next generation will start taking care of their health from a young age. According to Minister for Education Yuan Guiren, the monitoring will be conducted from 2013 by a third-party institution and its result will be released to the students' parents timely. Speaking at a meeting on sports work in schools, the minister said, sports ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/nationwide-fitness-monitoring-program-for-chinese-school-children-from-next-year-112060-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/aerobics-is-the-best-way-to-burn-fat-study-111550-1.htm Aerobic exercises are the best means for burning fat and losing weight than resistance training, according to Duke researchers. The study, which appears Dec. 15, 2012, in the iJournal of Applied Physiology/i, is the largest randomized trial to analyze changes in body composition from the three modes of exercise in overweight or obese adults without diabetes. Aerobic exercise - including walking, running, and swimming - has been proven to be an effective way to lose weight. However, ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/aerobics-is-the-best-way-to-burn-fat-study-111550-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/regular-aerobic-exercise-can-make-you-smarter-111457-1.htm It's a well known fact that regular exercise helps people to remain physically active and fit. But now researchers have found that routine aerobic exercise also helps to boost brain power. This is according to a new review by Hayley Guiney and Liana Machado from the University of Otago, New Zealand, which focuses on the importance of physical activity in keeping and potentially improving cognitive function throughout life. A certain amount of mental deterioration is expected with advancing age....]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/regular-aerobic-exercise-can-make-you-smarter-111457-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/redesigned-jawbone-up-fitness-wristbands-tailored-to-achieve-fitness-goals-109954-1.htm Redesigned UP wristbands from wireless earpiece maker Jawbone were released on Tuesday to help people along paths to improved fitness combining fashion with smartphone lifestyles. New UP wristbands debuted in the United States with a (Dollor) 129 price tag nearly a year after original models were pulled from the market due to problems caused by moisture fouling up electronics in the "wearable computers." UP presents data in bar graphs and timelines that show patterns and reveal how close people are to achieving fitness goals....]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/redesigned-jawbone-up-fitness-wristbands-tailored-to-achieve-fitness-goals-109954-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/fitness-for-people-with-diabetes-expert-suggestion-109647-1.htm Diabetes affects people of all ages, everywhere in the world. Unless the condition gets worse, diabetes can be controlled through appropriate diet, medication and tailored fitness routine. biFitness expert Dr. Selvapandian of Metabolic Fitness Hub, Chennai, India, speaks to Medindia on the fitness regimen targeting people with diabetes./i/b bRecommended Exercises:/b Weight training is recommended for people with diabetes to improve their High-Density Lipoprotein (HDL) and reduce their Low-Density Lipoprotein (LDL)....]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/fitness-for-people-with-diabetes-expert-suggestion-109647-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/gastroparesis-symptoms-in-diabetics-can-be-treated-with-chronic-electrical-stimulation-at-acupoints-109065-1.htm Gastroparesis symptoms, such as nausea, abdominal pain and bloating, can be prevented in diabetic patients by providing chronic electrical stimulation at specific acupuncture points, a new study has found. The study used a watch-sized digital microstimulator that was specially developed for this project to assess the effects of ongoing electrical stimulation at acupuncture points on gastroparesis symptoms in diabetic patients with refractory gastroparesis. Despite medical therapy, these ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/gastroparesis-symptoms-in-diabetics-can-be-treated-with-chronic-electrical-stimulation-at-acupoints-109065-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/sarah-palin-to-write-a-fitness-book-108441-1.htm According to People magazine, the former Alaska governor and 2008 vice presidential candidate, Sarah Palin, wants to share her family's way of combining delicious food with hard physical activity. Sarah Palin, who is facing concerns over her frail health, is writing a fitness book with her family that will recommend comfort food and vigorous exercise. "Our family is writing a book on fitness and self-discipline focusing on where we get our energy and balance as we still eat our beloved ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/sarah-palin-to-write-a-fitness-book-108441-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/techniques-recommended-by-iom-report-for-youth-fitness-testing-include-bmi-and-shuttle-run-107759-1.htm Techniques used to measure various aspects of fitness in children and adults range from running to push-ups to sit-and-reach tests. However, evidence is sparse on how well some of these techniques correspond to desired health outcomes in children, fueling debate about the best fitness measures for youth. Fitness testing has traditionally focused on four aspects: heart and lung function, body composition, muscular and skeletal fitness, and flexibility. A committee convened by the Institute ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/techniques-recommended-by-iom-report-for-youth-fitness-testing-include-bmi-and-shuttle-run-107759-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/midlife-fitness-delays-chronic-disease-106137-1.htm Fitness at middle age increases the chances of aging healthily and lowers risk of chronic disease, finds recent study. For decades, research has shown that higher cardiorespiratory fitness levels lessen the risk of death, but it previously had been unknown just how much fitness might affect the burden of chronic disease in the most senior years - a concept known as morbidity compression. "We''ve determined that being fit is not just delaying the inevitable, but it is actually lowering ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/midlife-fitness-delays-chronic-disease-106137-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/michelle-obama-keeps-a-strict-fitness-regimen-everyday-106054-1.htm Michelle Obama has revealed that she gets up at 4.30 am or 5 am to workout with hubby Barack. Obama made the revelation on iVillage, the women's website where she is serving as a guest editor this week, with a theme of 'Rev Up Your Back-to-School Routine.' "Barack and I work out every day. I usually get to the gym before he does," the Daily Mail quoted her as telling the site. "But he is usually there either in the middle of my workout or right at the end. And we're watching SportsCenter and we're catching up....]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/michelle-obama-keeps-a-strict-fitness-regimen-everyday-106054-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/fitness-levels-in-adolescence-determined-by-childhood-bmi-105294-1.htm bThe importance of ensuring that your child is physically active and not obese has been reiterated in a recently published study. The study found that fitness during later life is determined by body weight right from childhood./b bChildhood obesity/b is a major problem affecting children all over the world. The easy availability and high intake of junk food coupled with a sedentary life spent in front of the television are major contributing factors. A study assessed whether a ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/fitness-levels-in-adolescence-determined-by-childhood-bmi-105294-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/iron-vitamins-could-boost-physical-fitness-in-adolescents-105280-1.htm Adolescence is an important time for growing and choosing foods rich in iron and vitamins and adopting a regular exercise regimen can boost physical fitness in adults. Unfortunately, several studies have shown that adolescents' intake of important nutrients, as well as their performance on standard physical fitness tests, has fallen in recent years. Because nutrition and fitness are intertwined-for example, iron forms part of hemoglobin, which carries oxygen to muscles, and antioxidants such ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/iron-vitamins-could-boost-physical-fitness-in-adolescents-105280-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/brain-fitness-program-improves-memory-language-skills-in-elderly-105078-1.htm Researchers have found improved memory and language skills in older adults who regularly use computerized brain fitness program. The team studied 59 participants with an average age of 84, recruited from local retirement communities in Southern California. The volunteers were split into two groups: the first group used a brain fitness program for an average of 73.5 (20 minute) sessions across a six-month period while a second group played it less than 45 times during the same period. Researchers ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/brain-fitness-program-improves-memory-language-skills-in-elderly-105078-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/work-fitness-tests-lead-to-inaccurate-assessments-104851-1.htm A British government advisor reviewing work fitness tests said that they were "patchy" and added that many people who were too sick were being denied benefits due to inaccurate assessments. Professor Malcolm Harrington said that he has reviewed the work fitness test, which analyzes the mental and physical fitness of the workers, for over 13 weeks and said that some of the genuinely disabled claimants have suffered from the inaccurate results. "There are certainly areas where it's still not working ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/work-fitness-tests-lead-to-inaccurate-assessments-104851-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/canadian-fitness-center-will-not-accept-supplications-from-skinny-people-103100-1.htm A fitness center in Vancouver, Canada, has decided not to accept applications from "skinny" people, making it exclusive to plus-sized women. The Body Exchange fitness center is promoting itself as Canada's only fitness and Adventure Company exclusive to a plus-sized clientele and offers services ranging from fitness camps and personal training to destination retreats. The founder of Body Exchange, Louise Green said that the main reason for rejecting trim clientele was to avoid drop in morale among the heavier members....]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/canadian-fitness-center-will-not-accept-supplications-from-skinny-people-103100-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/importance-of-fitness-and-weight-loss-in-obese-diabetics-99706-1.htm bImproving fitness and losing weight help overweight diabetes patients slow their decline in mobility, according to ongoing Look AHEAD (Action for Health in Diabetes) study published in the New England Journal of Medicine./b Age often results in reduced mobility. The situation is worse if the patient suffers from diabetes as well. Being overweight further worsens the problem. Reduced mobility affects the independence of an individual and the quality of life in general. A ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/importance-of-fitness-and-weight-loss-in-obese-diabetics-99706-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/protection-against-tooth-decay-quadrupled-by-new-massage-method-99450-1.htm Try massaging your teeth with a high-fluoride toothpaste after lunch if you want to avoid cavities. "Rubbing toothpaste onto your teeth increases the fluoride protection by 400%," says Anna Nordstrom, dentist, PhD and researcher at the Sahlgrenska Academy at the University of Gothenburg, Sweden. Eight years ago a new brand of toothpaste was launched in Sweden with more than three times as much fluoride as standard toothpaste. Available without prescription, it is aimed primarily at those with high caries risk....]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/protection-against-tooth-decay-quadrupled-by-new-massage-method-99450-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/weight-loss-and-better-fitness-can-cut-risk-of-losing-mobility-in-diabetics-99447-1.htm Weight loss and improved physical fitness can cut the risk of losing mobility by half in overweight or obese adults with type 2 diabetes, a new study has claimed. The study is based on four-year results from the Look AHEAD (Action for Health in Diabetes) trial, which has been designed to determine the long-term effects of intentional weight loss on the risk of developing cardiovascular disease in overweight and obese individuals with type 2 diabetes. "Being able to perform routine activities ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/weight-loss-and-better-fitness-can-cut-risk-of-losing-mobility-in-diabetics-99447-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/indulge-in-the-futuristic-massage-at-the-worlds-top-it-fair-98701-1.htm Amidst the frenzied deal-making and dizzying gadgets at the world's top IT fair, it is obvious when a chair drew lengthy queues since it claimed the benefit of two hours sleep in 20 minutes. The "brainLight" system, which its makers claim is unique, uses sound, light and shiatsu massage to send the user into a trance-like state in mere minutes. "It's just like getting two or three hours of deep sleep. You feel instantly better," explained Daniela Brieske from the firm. The chair senses ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/indulge-in-the-futuristic-massage-at-the-worlds-top-it-fair-98701-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/rihannas-fitness-secrets-revealed-97574-1.htm Rihanna's toned arms, taut midriff and slender legs grab eyeballs no matter what she wears and where she is. Now you too can get the attention-grabbing physique with the exercise regime followed by the 23-year-old Barbadian singer. "She's got such a beautiful body naturally," People magazine quoted The Revolution's Harley Pasternak, creator of the 5 Factor program that has helped Rihanna maintain her svelte figure, said. "With someone like her, it's about the fine tuning," he said. When ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/rihannas-fitness-secrets-revealed-97574-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/health-benefits-of-massage-96945-1.htm Researchers from Buck Institute and McMaster University have produced scientific evidence that a massage does indeed help heal sore and stressed muscles and may be as effective as aspirin or other pain medicines to calm the effects of intense exercise.The study which is published online in the Science Translational Medicine claims that massage reduces inflammation by slowing the production of chemicals in the body linked to inflammation, promotes the growth of new mitochondria in skeletal muscle and reduces muscle pain....]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/health-benefits-of-massage-96945-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/The-Art-of-Listening-to-Your-Body-Fitness-Workshop-96480-1.htm !--[if gte mso 9]xml Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 /xml![endif]--!--[if gte mso 9]xml ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/The-Art-of-Listening-to-Your-Body-Fitness-Workshop-96480-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/Hot-Yoga-Latest-Craze-Among-Fitness-Freaks-96369-1.htm Bikram Yoga, otherwise called as hot yoga, which is practiced in a heated environment, is gaining popularity. The room temperature during 'hot yoga' sessions generally reaches till 90 to 105 degrees. The theory behind it is that hot yoga helps the body to sweat out toxins while allowing the practitioner to safely achieve deeper poses. While the practice can offer health benefits and a sense of well-being, people practicing hot yoga, especially beginners, should take certain precautions, ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/Hot-Yoga-Latest-Craze-Among-Fitness-Freaks-96369-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/Fitness-Centre-App-95435-1.htm Soon, Apple aims to turn iPhone into a personal fitness hub to help users measure their progress, schedule classes and stay motivated between sessions. The proposed fitness centre app would be linked to equipment and services at gyms, to allow users to easily monitor their exercise program and book classes or personal training sessions. Dozens of iPhone apps offer workout tracking and variations on the other features Apple describes in its fitness centre patent, but none has enough clout ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/Fitness-Centre-App-95435-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/Physical-Fitness-Key-to-Longevity-94382-1.htm Physical fitness, not losing weight reduce death risks, suggests study. In a study of 14,345 adult men, mostly white and middle or upper class, researchers found that maintaining or improving fitness was associated with a lower death risk even after controlling for Body Mass Index (BMI) change. Every unit of increased fitness (measured as MET, metabolic equivalent of task) over six years was associated with a 19 percent lower risk of heart disease and stroke-related deaths and a 15 percent lower risk of death from any cause....]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/Physical-Fitness-Key-to-Longevity-94382-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/Making-Functional-Electrical-Stimulation-Safer-And-More-Efficient-93780-1.htm Israeli scientists have shown that functional electrical stimulation (FES) can be made safer and more efficient by lowering the electrical threshold by as much as 40 per cent. The (FES) was developed to help return lost function to patients with upper and lower extremity injuries and spinal cord injuries, among other applications. However, the devices, which work by stimulating neuronal activity in nerve-damaged patients, have a potential shortcoming in that the electrical currents needed for the ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/Making-Functional-Electrical-Stimulation-Safer-And-More-Efficient-93780-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/Aerobic-Exercise-Benefits-Fibromyalgia-Patients-93360-1.htm Aerobic exercise helps improve cognitive performance in fibromyalgia patients, say Georgetown University Medical Center researchers. They say the changes indicate brain functioning is more streamlined after an exercise intervention because less of the brain's resources is devoted to processing bothersome fibromyalgia perceptions such as pain.The study, presented at the Society of Neuroscience's annual meeting, Neuroscience 2011, used functional MRI scans to assess changes in the brain....]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/Aerobic-Exercise-Benefits-Fibromyalgia-Patients-93360-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/Apple-Gadgets-Harnessed-for-Fitness-Via-New-Wristband-92953-1.htm With a little help from their beloved Apple gadgets, Jawbone, the wireless earpiece manufacturer, is mixing fashion and technology to help people make healthier choices. The company this week unveiled UP, a smartly engineered wristband that synchs with software for iPhones, iPads and iPod touch devices to steer users toward better habits when it comes to eating, sleeping, and being active. "UP is Jawbone's first step in giving people tools to become engaged as consumers of their own health," ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/Apple-Gadgets-Harnessed-for-Fitness-Via-New-Wristband-92953-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/Achy-Breaky-Heart-of-No-Use-in-Cardiac-Massage-92871-1.htm An unusual study that looked at music and heart attacks says that the millennium dance-floor hit, "Disco Science," is better than "Achy Breaky Heart" for helping victims of heart attacks. However neither meets the grade for inclusion in first-aid guidelines. Rhythmic music has been long been suggested as a tool for medical workers learning cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). Healthcare workers in Britain were once advised to recall a quirky 1950s children's song, "Nellie the Elephant," ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/Achy-Breaky-Heart-of-No-Use-in-Cardiac-Massage-92871-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/Eye-Health-Benefits-from-Physical-Fitness-92456-1.htm Reducing your glaucoma risk could be as easy as exercising a bit, according to a recently published scientific paper. Higher levels of physical exercise, it reports, appear to have a long-term beneficial impact on low ocular perfusion pressure (OPP), an important risk factor for glaucoma. Published in the iInvestigative Ophthalmology (and) Visual Science/i journal (Physical Activity and Ocular Perfusion Pressure: The EPIC-Norfolk Eye Study), this study examined the relationship between physical ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/Eye-Health-Benefits-from-Physical-Fitness-92456-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/Fitness-Fatigues-A-Sports-Bra-When-Working-Out-Protects-From-Tissue-Damage-91324-1.htm A new study has suggested that wearing sports bra during workouts can save women from the risk of damaging the ligaments connected to the breast tissue. The breast tissue moves severely while exercising, and the ligaments can stretch over time without right support, resulting in pain and even potential tissue damage. Dr Joanna Scurr, head of breast health research at Portsmouth University, who led the project, said that a right-fitted sports bra is essential for good breast health. "Our ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/Fitness-Fatigues-A-Sports-Bra-When-Working-Out-Protects-From-Tissue-Damage-91324-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/Laughter-Yoga-is-All-the-Rage-With-Vietnams-Fitness-Fanatics-91190-1.htm Laughter Yoga, also known as laughter therapy, has grown in popularity in Vietnam, creating a new club of fanatics who gather in the mornings everyday to chuckle and chortle their way to fitness. Members of the "Laughter Yoga" group in the capital Hanoi wave their arms, clap and march for around 45 minutes. The combination of unconditional laughter and yogic breathing is said to stretch muscles and trigger endorphins - the chemical in the brain known for its feel-good effect. Participants ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/Laughter-Yoga-is-All-the-Rage-With-Vietnams-Fitness-Fanatics-91190-1.htm