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 more active and fit you are during pregnancy, the easier it will be for you to adapt to your changing shape and weight gain. It will also help you to cope with labour and get back into shape after the birth. Here’s the lowdown on pregnancy and exercise, from getting started to staying motivated. …
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 …
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 …