A Scientific Approach to Fitness
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 …
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 …