A Scientific Approach to Fitness
Depression is a mood disorder that causes a persistent feeling of sadness and loss of interest. Also called major depressive disorder or clinical depression, it affects how you feel, think and behave and can lead to a variety of emotional and physical problems. You may have trouble doing normal day-to-day activities, and sometimes you may …
Fasting during Ramadan affects not only the timing of meals and fluids, but can also disturb medication intake, sleeping patterns, hormone levels, and changes to the circadian rhythm can affect a person’s metabolic state. Weight can be also be affected – some maintain weight, whereas others may lose or gain weight. This often depends on …
Exercise-Induced Asthma (EIA) or Exercise-Induced Bronchoconstriction (EIB) or sports-induced asthma is a narrowing of the airways in the lungs triggered by vigorous or prolonged exercise or physical exertion. It causes shortness of breath, wheezing, coughing, severe fatigue and other symptoms during or after exercise. Coughing is the most common symptom of EIB and may be …
Diabetes mellitus refers to a group of diseases that affect how your body uses blood sugar (glucose). Glucose is vital to your health because it’s an important source of energy for the cells that make up your muscles and tissues. It’s also your brain’s main source of fuel. If you have diabetes, no matter what …
It can be difficult to work through early recovery and move past the struggles you had. Reach out to our compassionate team of experts for help with your journey to recovery. If you adjust well to life outside of rehab and feel strong in your sobriety, it can be tempting to put off or skip …
Low blood pressure (hypotension) would seem to be something to strive for. However, for many people, low blood pressure can cause symptoms of dizziness and fainting. In severe cases, low blood pressure can be life-threatening. Although blood pressure varies from person to person, a blood pressure reading of 90 millimeters of mercury (mm Hg) or …
High blood pressure is a common condition in which the long-term force of the blood against your artery walls is high enough that it may eventually cause health problems, such as heart disease. Blood pressure is a measurement of the pressure in your arteries during the active and resting phases of each heartbeat. Here’s what …
The circulatory, or cardiovascular, system refers to the vast network of organs and blood vessels that act as both a nutrition-delivery and waste-removal system for the body. The main components of this system are the heart, arteries, capillaries and veins. The arteries carry blood from the heart to the body organs, while the veins carry …
Some find tapering is not a suitable option to stop drinking due to various factors such as social responsibilities or peer pressure. For many people, tapering alone is insufficient to help heal their addiction. Although you can use methods to taper off alcohol at home, the best way to taper is to talk to a …
Did you know that only 15% of women wear a bra that is suitable for their sport? 72% of exercising women report breast discomfort whilst exercising. 85% of all women who wear a sports bra to exercise agree that proper support helps to improve their enjoyment of exercise. Wearing a proper sports bra can reduce …