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Physical activity

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Health

Moderate-to-vigorous childhood exercise may delay the start of smoking

Pranjal Malewar

The present study is the largest and the longest follow-up of accelerometer-based MVPA and smoking behaviour.

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Health

Exploring the challenges of exercising in gyms for women

PLOS

Information could help create more inclusive gym spaces for women.

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Education & Business

Active young adults sleep less after starting work- unless WFH

Pranjal Malewar

New job, new habits?

Sporty mature people doing morning exercise in park
Health

Being active: A simple secret to a longer life

Pranjal Malewar

This is not an unreasonable prospect.

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Science

New study reveals the impact of handedness on bones

PLOS

Studying ancient human skeletons enhances our understanding of bone chemistry changes as we age.

Digital biomarkers reveal seasonal patterns in mood disorders
Science

Digital biomarkers reveal seasonal patterns in mood disorders

PLOS

Physical activity is linked to depressed state, daylength and sunlight intensity.

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Health

Regular activities aren’t sufficient to stop a stroke

Dr. Prajakta Banik

Research from the University of Gothenburg shows that everyday physical activities, like at work or home, aren't enough to prevent strokes. However, exercising in...

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Health

New PhD student to study mental health benefits of surfing

Dr. Prajakta Banik

Virtual surf booth: Studying how a 6-week surf program affects mental health.

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Biology

New heart architecture research explains human evolution

Dr. Prajakta Banik

Human left ventricular trabeculation diverges from other Hominidae.

mental wellbeing for middle-aged and older women
Health

How gender discrimination affects the wellbeing of older women?

PLOS

11% of women aged 52+ face gender discrimination, causing depression, loneliness, and poor quality of life.

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Health

An increase in sedentary time from childhood causes progressing heart enlargement

Pranjal Malewar

Childhood sedentariness linked to premature heart damage.

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Health

The study defines the genetic predisposition for muscle strength

Pranjal Malewar

Inherited predisposition for higher muscle strength.

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Health

Good night’s sleep is tied to how you structure your day

Pranjal Malewar

Boost exercise to beat your bedtime blues.

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Health

Deep breaths: Essential for anger management

Dr. Prajakta Banik

A study on anger control activities: What makes anger rise or fall?

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Health

T cells and the quest for everlasting youth

Dr. Prajakta Banik

Senolytic CAR T cells prevent age-related metabolic problems long-term.

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Health

Each additional 1cm of waist measurement raises women’s infertility risk

Pranjal Malewar

Association between waist circumference and female infertility.

Overweight boy with fast food at home
Health

Light activity reverses childhood obesity from sedentary habits

Dr. Prajakta Banik

Accelerometer-based activity and fat mass in 6059 children.

Exercise status of women three month
Health

Moderate-intensity exercises may reduce postpartum depression

Pranjal Malewar

Effectiveness of aerobic exercise in the prevention and treatment of postpartum depression.

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Health

Reassessing adolescent fitness impact on future cardiovascular health

Dr. Prajakta Banik

Exploring cardiovascular risk in teens: Genes and environment.

Woman workout fitness
Health

Exercise boosts the immune system for health

Dr. Prajakta Banik

Regulatory T cells protect muscle mitochondria during exercise.

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Health

Choosing heart-healthy foods with mindfulness

Dr. Prajakta Banik

Improving interoception and DASH diet compliance with mindfulness.

Sportive mature woman with friend in tracksuits run training together on modern footbridge
Health

Study reveals ideal daily step count for longer life: 8,000 steps

Dr. Prajakta Banik

Daily step counts linked to mortality and heart health.

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Health

Latinx middle schoolers mental health affects sleep, obesity, and habits

Dr. Prajakta Banik

Heart disease and stroke risk linked to adolescent depression.

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Health

Exercise: A natural remedy for MS fatigue

Dr. Prajakta Banik

Physical activity may help reduce fatigue in patients with relapsing-remitting MS.

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Health

Physical activity and quality of life in older adults

Dr. Prajakta Banik

Physical activity and sedentary time linked to health-related quality of Life in older adults.

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Psychology

Walkable neighborhoods promote community and adult socialization

Amit Malewar

The built environments create or deny long-lasting opportunities for socialization.

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Health

Physical activity might help people with substance use disorders to reduce or cease their usage

Pranjal Malewar

Exploring the effects of physical activity during treatment for people with substance use disorders.

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Health

Exposure to higher cumulative estrogen may have a lower risk of stroke

Pranjal Malewar

The lower risk was found for both ischemic stroke and intracerebral hemorrhage.

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Social Science

Exercise preserves physical fitness during the aging, study

Pranjal Malewar

Findings may represent promising strategies for promoting muscle function during aging.

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Science

How much water do we need a day?

Pranjal Malewar

So the actually required water intake is about...

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