In AFib, the atria contract fast and irregularly, leading to an erratic heartbeat that can cause symptoms such as palpitations, shortness of breath, fatigue, and dizziness.... Read More
fitness and health
Exercise Doesn’t Control Weight?
Exercise and burn calories. Simple physics dictates you will drop weight. True, but our metabolism adjusts to compensate for the calories expended. Your metabolism sabotages your diet. It would be best to curtail the calories, but the implementation is challenging for most.... Read More
Exercise and Cognition
ANY PHYSICAL ACTIVITY VOLUME IN MIDDLE AGE is associated with better cognition in later life. That’s the central finding of a new research study published online in February 2023 in... Read More
11 Minutes to Health
The researchers estimated that one in 10 premature deaths (between 30 and 70, according to the World Health Organization) in their analysis could have been prevented if all had engaged in moderate physical activity for 75 minutes per week.... Read More
Vitamins and Muscle
“It’s necessary to explain to people that they risk losing muscle strength if they don’t get enough vitamin D. They need to expose themselves to the sun, eat food rich in vitamin D or take a supplement, and do resistance training exercises to maintain muscle strength.”... Read More
To Stretch or Not to Stretch?
Dynamic stretches are active movements causing your muscles to stretch, with the stretch not held in the end positions. Many individuals prefer dynamic stretching to prepare muscles for movement before exercise.... Read More