Mothers' activity levels may depend on number and ages of children: Research

Nov 17, 2022

Less than half of mums meet the recommended levels of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity and mothers of younger children manage to do the least, researchers...

NGT recommends no general permission for groundwater withdrawal without environment impact assessment

Jul 20, 2020

New Delhi [India], July 20 : The National Green Tribunal (NGT) on Monday recommended that there must be no general permission for withdrawal of...

Five hours of physical activity per week may prevent some cancers: Study

Oct 16, 2021

Washington [US], October 16 : A new research has found that if Americans met the five hours per week of moderate-intensity recommended physical activity...

Coronavirus: SAI's SOP committee says training of athletes should start in staggered manner

May 19, 2020

New Delhi [India], May 19 : The committee of the Sports Authority of India (SAI) which was formed to develop a detailed report on...

Physical activity monitors boost activity levels in adults: Study

Jan 29, 2022

Washington [US], January 29 : Researchers have found that physical activity monitors like applications and wearable devices help in increasing activity levels.

Fitness apps, wearable activity trackers boost physical activity levels

Dec 26, 2020

Washington [US], December 26 : A review and a pooled data analysis has found that smartphone fitness apps and wearable activity trackers do help...