Tag: physical activity

A good sidewalk might encourage exercise, study hints

A good sidewalk might encourage exercise, study hints

Nov 11, – Better sidewalk condition was associated with increases in physical activity among women and men of varying socioeconomic statuses. The nicer their neighbourhood sidewalks, the more active people tend to be, according to a new study from Detroit. Previous studies have also found neighbourhood characteristics have an impact on healthy behaviours. “While a […]

November 11, 2013 | By | Reply More
Sleep not enough for being well rested

Sleep not enough for being well rested

Contrary to popular belief, being well rested has nothing to do with only sleeping more, there are many other ways to achieve this. Huffingtonpost.com suggests eight constructive ways of waking up fresh daily: -Don’t sleep in: The most important thing about establishing a healthy sleep pattern is to wake up on time. -Don’t use electronics […]

October 27, 2013 | By | Reply More
Exercise to keep brain active, says expert

Exercise to keep brain active, says expert

Aug 04, – Physical exercise has profound impact on brain and can improve cognitive functioning, says senior neuroscientist Vijayalakshmi Ravindranath. Speaking at a lecture ‘Human Brain-Complexity Behind the Simplicity’ at India International Center Friday evening, Ravindranath said good physical health is very important for brain. “Physical health has profound impact on brain as physical activity […]

August 4, 2013 | By | Reply More