Author name: Shiblin Sarfraz

We know that lack of sleep impairs our memory, speeds up aging and increases our risk of Alzheimer’s disease. Now, if that’s not enough to get you to get more quality sleep, maybe this new research will. SEE ALSO: 7 science-backed reasons why you should be sleeping more A King’s College London study concludes that for as simple as […]

We lose muscle as we age. It’s normal. And if heart aging is normal, what do you think happens to the hearts of people who have spent their whole lives living a sedentary lifestyle? Those with little or no physical activity? Sedentary aging leads to stiffening of the muscle in the heart’s left ventricle, the

With every new year comes new resolutions and promises we hope to keep. Some of them are easily attainable while others are highly unrealistic. How many people do you know promised themselves they will stop smoking only to find themselves back to their old habit? How much have you spent on an annual gym membership

Just like the other aspects of our physicality, our mental health is affected by aging. In fact, experts say that our brain’s health declines with age, with the average brain shrinking by around 5% per decade after the age of 40. SEE ALSO: One hour of exercise a week will protect you from depression That’s sad

As if cutting your risk of diseases, reducing stress and fighting depression are not enough for you to stay away from the couch and start moving, a new study adds up to the list of exercise benefits. A research presented at the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) showed that people who engage in moderate to vigorous physical activity may be able

The weather is finally getting better and if you know how to ride a bike, you may want to consider biking to work. Compared to exercising in fitness centers, a new study says that those who are overweight and inactive can lose fat mass just as effectively and just as fast when you go cycling

If you’ve always turned down your friends’ invitation to do Zumba or hit the gym together, this could be the time for you to say yes. A study published at The Journal of the American Osteopathic Association (JAOA) showed that group exercise produces significant improvements in all three quality of life measures – emotional, mental

Menopause brings a lot of unwanted change in women’s bodies. With a taxing mix of symptoms like insomnia, mood swings, hot flashes (or hot flushes), and joint and muscle aches, a lot of women feel uninspired to work out in the gym or do regular exercise. SEE ALSO: Are you too old to start regular exercise?

A new study led by The Black Dog Institute in Australia shows that an hour of exercise per week can protect people against depression. Published in the American Journal of Psychiatry, the study monitored the levels of exercise and symptoms of depression and anxiety of 33,908 Norwegian adults for 11 years. SEE ALSO: 15 practical ways to keep

Credit: facebook.com/DubaiFitnessChallenge | dubaifitnesschallenge.com Dubai is inviting you to commit to 30 minutes of daily activity for 30 days from 20 October – 18 November 2017 Participate in this month long fitness event and help Dubai become the most active city in the world. We all know that Dubai never settles for anything less. Earlier