Japan issues heatstroke warning as 'cooling shelters' offer respite
Authorities urged people to avoid physical activity as the environment ministry issued top 'danger'-level alerts.
Tue Jul 09 2024
Unhealthy food practices, lack of physical activity main causes of obesity - Dr Dzulkefly
Health Minister says any allegation that 24-hour restaurants are the main cause of obesity in Malaysia must be proven empirically.
Wed Apr 24 2024
Sudden death among those below 40 on the rise - Doctor
Dr S. Denesh said this may be due to shock to the cardiovascular system stemming from a sudden increase in physical activity.
Fri Jan 05 2024
500m people at risk of heart disease, obesity, diabetes, if physical activity not encouraged - WHO
Global status says countries must prioritise physical activity as key to improving health and tackling noncommunicable diseases.
Thu Oct 20 2022
What is streaking in the world of running?
Practitioners report better quality of sleep, a strengthened immune system and a feeling of well-being due to the endorphin secreted during physical activity.
Thu Feb 03 2022
4 hours of television per day increases the risk of sleep apnea
The researchers particularly focused on data regarding physical activity, screens and the presence of sleep apnea.
Fri Aug 13 2021
Patients should know when to start physical activity after a heart attack - Cardiologist
Anyone who has experienced a heart attack must know their heart condition before resuming regular physical activity.
Wed Apr 21 2021
Bigorexia: When too much physical activity is harmful to your health
Recognised as a disease by the WHO, bigorexia affects about 15% of athletes, whether professional or amateur.
Sun Apr 11 2021
From housework to climbing stairs, how everyday activity can boost well-being
It's well-known that physical activity has a positive impact on mental health.
Tue Dec 01 2020
Extra physical education classes may boost bone health in girls
A Swedish study has found that girls' bones benefited the most from the increase in physical activity.
Sat Sep 10 2016
Physical activity can lower the risk of 13 different cancers, finds new research
A new US study has found a link between higher levels of physical activity and lower risks for 13 different types of cancers.
Tue May 17 2016
Researchers recommend physical activity as 'magic bullet' in fight against obesity and cardiovascular disease
A team of US researchers have declared that physical activity is the most effective way of tackling the global epidemic and cardiovascular disease, comparing its effects to a "magic bullet."
Tue May 17 2016
Child obesity an 'exploding nightmare' in developing world - WHO
Biological factors, inadequate access to healthy foods, a decline in physical activity in schools and the unregulated marketing of fattening foods are among the drivers of the worsening epidemic.
Tue Jan 26 2016
Yoga helps alleviate arthritis, boosts mood: study
Yoga may be especially well suited to people with arthritis because it combines physical activity with potent stress management and relaxation techniques.
Thu Sep 17 2015
Studies hone in on need for gym class, preferably in the morning
Physical activity can increase boys' academic performance and aerobic exercise classes in the morning could reduce symptoms of ADHD in school and at home.
Sun Sep 14 2014
'No one will win a trade war,' China says after Trump tariff threat
Donald Trump says he would impose the tariffs until China stops the flow of illegal drugs, particularly fentanyl, into the United States.
Tue Nov 26 2024
What has caused Pakistan's deadly clashes between police and supporters of Imran Khan?
Topping the demands of Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party is the release of all its leaders, including Khan, who has been jailed on a series of corruption charges since August 2023.
Tue Nov 26 2024
One woman or girl killed every 10 minutes by intimate partner or family member - UN
The report highlights that "60 per cent of all female homicides" are committed by "people closely related to them".
Tue Nov 26 2024
Sweden urges Chinese ship to return for undersea cable investigation
Two subsea cables, one linking Finland and Germany and the other connecting Sweden to Lithuania, were damaged in less than 24 hours.
Tue Nov 26 2024
[COLUMNIST] Building more highways won’t solve traffic congestion - reducing demand will
It is clear that adding more lanes and highways doesn't work, because we are still attempting the same approach to solve the issue.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Hyundai to invest RM2.16 bil in Malaysia through strategic partnership with INOKOM
This investment includes efforts to upgrade INOKOM's existing assembly capacity to meet Hyundai's automotive needs.
Tue Nov 26 2024
‘C4Cinta’ sets record as highest-grossing Malaysian Tamil film
'C4Cinta', directed by young filmmaker Karthik Shamalan, has set a new benchmark in Malaysian Tamil cinema.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Man charged with mother's murder, storing body in freezer
The court denied bail and scheduled case mention on Feb 7 for the submission of forensic, autopsy, and chemist reports.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Abolition of examination in schools to reduce pressure on pupils - Fadhlina
The classroom assessment approach offers a much more interesting learning ecosystem, says Fadhlina Sidek.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Google, Meta urge Australia to delay bill on social media ban for children
Google and Meta says the government should wait for the results of an age-verification trial before going ahead.
Tue Nov 26 2024