A Scientific Approach to Fitness
Exercise is an important part of nearly everyone’s everyday health. This is true for older adults, too. Seniors should aim to be as active as possible. If you are an older adult, you can reap the many benefits of exercise to live a longer, healthier life. When people think about their later years, they usually …
The number of overweight children in India States has increased dramatically in recent years. Approximately 10 percent of 4 and 5 year old children are overweight, double that of 20 years ago. Overweight is more prevalent in girls than boys and in older pre-schoolers (ages 4-5) than younger (ages 2-3). Obesity increases even more as …
The heat can be a major drawback for people looking to work out in the summer. When it comes to sweating it out in the summer heat, common missteps can eventually lead to dangerous health risks. If you’re not careful, you can end up suffering from a heat-related health condition such as a heat stroke, …
Cancer is a disease that develops when cells in your body divide at a faster rate than normal. These abnormal cells grow into a lump — or tumor. Cancer refers to any one of a large number of diseases characterized by the development of abnormal cells that divide uncontrollably and have the ability to infiltrate …
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 …
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 …
Sportswear has become increasingly popular and significant in the past few years. Apart from offering the ultimate comfort and fit, quality sportswear or activewear can also psychologically help boost the confidence of players and even help with recovery from injuries. So much so, that prominent clothing and sports brands are investing huge sums into developing …
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, …
Just like a child’s ability to learn in the classroom relies on more than the ability to see a perfect 20/20, an athlete’s performance in their chosen sport depends on many more visual skills than simply having clear vision. 20/20 vision is the standard reference for very good visual acuity, whereby the individual can see …