Forget 10,000 steps? Harvard doctor says this Japanese practice could be ultimate health hack to burn calories & protect heartThe article explores two popular walking methods: the traditional 10,000 steps and the Japanese Interval Walking Training (IWT). IWT, alter...
18 Sep, 2025, 12.57 PM IST
Cancer, heart disease, stroke-linked deaths are declining globally but there is warning about other diseases. Here's what research study revealsDeaths from dementia, other neuropsychiatric conditions including alcohol use disorder, and some other cancers like pancreatic and liver ha...
14 Sep, 2025, 09.22 PM IST
7,000 steps a day may be the new magic number for better health: Lancet StudyA recent study in The Lancet Public Health reveals that walking at least 7,000 steps daily significantly reduces the risk of cardiovascular...
24 Jul, 2025, 05.00 AM IST
Donald Trump's Presidential Inauguration 2025: Here's the Full List of World Leaders and Notable Dignitaries AttendingDonald Trump’s presidential inauguration in 2025 is shaping up to be a monumental event, drawing the attention of world leaders, tech indus...
16 Jan, 2025, 09.02 PM IST
Study reveals plant-based diet may reduce risk of Alzheimer's diseaseThe research identifies dietary factors influencing Alzheimer's risk, highlighting the adverse effects of saturated fats, red and processed...
05 Dec, 2023, 06.00 PM IST
Alzheimer’s game-changing drug may be available for patients from next year, reveals expertOne of the world's leading experts has predicted that patients could receive the revolutionary Alzheimer's treatment as early as next year....
24 Nov, 2022, 01.08 AM IST
The story of the purple tomato - and why its success is a win for GM foodsAlthough genetically modified foods still get a bit of a bad rap, there are actually many good reasons why modifying an organism's genetics...
22 Nov, 2022, 10.32 AM IST
Why ageing citizenry is a challenge across the globe, particularly for IndiaFrom 5% of the population in 1950, senior citizens were close to 10% of the population by 2016, and this is estimated to rise to 19% by 205...
24 Sep, 2022, 11.00 PM IST
Research shows daily activity is more beneficial than longer periods of exerciseThis latest research indicates a little bit of daily activity could well be the most beneficial approach, at least for muscle strength.
17 Aug, 2022, 08.20 AM IST
Does high-intensity exercise affect your heart? mind? life spans? waistlines?With HIIT, you strenuously ride, run, swim, hop, crunch or otherwise push yourself aerobically for a few minutes or even seconds, slow or s...
12 Nov, 2021, 11.37 AM IST
Can driving skills be an early indicator of dementia? Researchers are seeking answersA study found that driving behaviour and age could predict preclinical Alzheimer’s 88% of the time.
27 Aug, 2021, 01.23 PM IST
FDA approves much-debated Alzheimer's drug panned by expertsThe new drug, which Biogen developed with Japan's Eisai Co., did not reverse mental decline, only slowing it in one study. The drug is give...
08 Jun, 2021, 11.38 AM IST
Robot pets bring comfort, help humans ease Covid isolation in pandemicTech firms in Japan are reporting huge demand for more humanlike alternatives.
26 Feb, 2021, 08.41 PM IST
FDA panel reviews first new Alzheimer's drug in 2 decadesA panel of outside experts meets Friday to advise the Food and Drug Administration on aducanumab, a drug from Cambridge, Massachusetts-base...
06 Nov, 2020, 12.10 PM IST
Dementia sufferers sit atop frozen assets worth $1.3 trillion in JapanThe size of Japan's forgotten money is equivalent to more than a quarter of the size of its economy.
17 Oct, 2018, 05.32 PM IST
Consuming traditional diet reduces Alzheimer's riskThe consumption of traditional diet having lower meat content cuts Alzheimer's disease risk, revealed a study.
27 Aug, 2016, 06.02 PM IST
Brush your teeth to keep stroke risk at bayThe presence of a certain bacteria in the mouth can increase the risk of developing hemorrhagic stroke.
17 Feb, 2016, 04.35 PM IST