A Scientific Approach to Fitness
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 …
Massage has been utilized in the treatment of illness and injury for thousands of years by health care practitioners. Chinese writings dating back to 2500 BC describe the use of this modality for a variety of medical purposes. Massage has been promoted as a treatment of choice for numerous conditions such as musculoskeletal injuries, cancer, …
Dentists have long advocated that protective mouthpieces be worn during active, and particularly contact sports. The mouth guard separates the arches by inserting a secured cushioning device around the teeth. The mouth guard protect the integrity of the teeth from inadvertent crushing occlusal forces (The force exerted on opposing teeth when the jaws are closed …
Sleep is an essential component of health and well-being, with significant impacts on physical development, emotional regulation, cognitive performance, and quality of life. Along with being an integral part of the recovery and adaptive process between bouts of exercise, accumulating evidence suggests that increased sleep duration and improved sleep quality in athletes are associated with …
Regular exercise helps prevent or manage a wide range of health problems, including cardiovascular disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes, depression, metabolic syndrome, high blood pressure, certain types of cancer, high cholesterol, arthritis, etc. It also boosts your mood and keeps your weight under control. Frigid temperatures can discourage even the most motivated exercisers. Without motivation, …