Avoid lifts, use stairs: Study finds how quick bursts of stair climbing give a boost to your mind and body
4 months ago

Avoid lifts, use stairs: Study finds how quick bursts of stair climbing give a boost to your mind and body

Hindustan Times  

It just got harder to avoid taking the stairs. A study recently published in the Journal of Cognitive Enhancement found that brief bouts of stair climbing improved cognitive switching performance and made individuals who engaged in this activity feel more energetic and happier. More about the study Stair climbing is a brief physical activity that can be seamlessly incorporated into daily life. Study author Andreas Stenling and his colleagues wanted to examine the effects of six one-minute bursts of stair climbing on cognitive performance and mood. They hypothesised that these brief bouts of stair climbing would improve both mood and cognitive performance.

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Study says climbing stairs daily will boost your mental health in COVID pandemic: Try 3 more types of workouts
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Study says climbing stairs daily will boost your mental health in COVID pandemic: Try 3 more types of workouts

India TV News  

Everyday activities such as climbing stairs or simply walking to the neighbourhood store can significantly enhance our personal well-being during the pandemic times, particularly in people susceptible to psychiatric disorders. It is a well-known fact that exercise enhances physical well-being and mental health but the impact of everyday activities on a person's mental health has hardly been studied so far. …

Climbing stairs regularly helps keep brain young
9 years ago

Climbing stairs regularly helps keep brain young

India TV News  

Toronto: A new study shows that climbing the stairs can not only help you stay physically fit but also improve your brain health. "There already exist many 'Take the stairs' campaigns in office environments and public transportation centres," said lead researcher Jason Steffener from Concordia University in Montreal, Canada. The study, published in the journal Neurobiology of Ageing, showed that …

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