Tag: exercise
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7 ways exercise helps you in efficient stress management
You religiously set the alarm early for your morning jog but end up hitting the snooze button. As the day passes, your stress grows. But did you know that avoiding that snooze button and getting your exercise fix could help you avoid stress? And all the health issues that stress can bring? Many studies have […]
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Why group exercise scores over solo sessions
As kids, we enjoyed playing with friends. Is there any reason why the games – fitness ones, we mean – can’t continue once we’re older? Group exercise, typically defined as exercise performed by a group of individuals led by an instructor, can be a great way to mix up your workout and add a fun […]
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HM helped him get dyslipidemia under control by losing 10 kg
Name: Manoj Kumar Acharya Age: 36 years He was diagnosed with dyslipidemia but averted the need for heart surgery by losing 10.2 kg in 3 months. In February 2015, Bangalore-based software engineer Manoj Kumar Acharya was admitted into a hospital with a cough, swelling in the joints and fever. The doctors found another fatal complication—a […]
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All you need to know to ‘Beat Diabetes’
The number of people with diabetes has risen from 108 million in 1980 to 422 million in 2014. In 2014, 8.5% of adults aged 18 years and older had diabetes. By 2030, the World Health Organization estimates that diabetes will be the 7th leading cause of death across the world. Faced with alarming statistics, the […]
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Happiness workout: Release those endorphins
Forget being an adrenaline junkie. Focus on your endorphins and you’re sure to have a happier and healthier life. Endorphins are chemicals released by the pituitary gland and are responsible for that post-workout buzz. Structurally similar to morphine, they are considered natural painkillers and bring about feelings of euphoria and wellbeing. Research has linked endorphins […]
