The ground-breaking experiment aimed at testing the Lipid Energy Model High cholesterol levels are dangerously linked to many serious health problems, which include heart diseases like heart attack and stroke. People with high cholesterol often develop high blood pressure and inflammation in the body, which can even be fatal. According to experts, too many lipids … Read more
What is hypertension? Hypertension is another term for high blood pressure and the point where it could be treated with medication. That’s set at 140/90, although, says MacGregor, to some extent that’s an arbitrary cut-off point. “The risks from high blood pressure don’t stop at a particular number. If you’re below that threshold but it’s … Read more
Spread your surface area “When I teach students how to fall, they learn to do it without using their hands, as these are the first parts of the body to get injured when hitting the ground,” says Petrides. Repeated training means he now does the same, instinctively: “On one occasion I was going to dinner … Read more
The gym is a place where people go to improve their health. While it’s most associated with physical exercise like lifting weights, many gyms also offer alternative wellness treatments like massages and saunas. But several gyms are bringing in a new wellness treatment fueled by a health craze that involves blood work. A report by … Read more
In a recent study published in the Journal of Activity, Sedentary and Sleep Behaviors, researchers investigated the prioritization of health behaviors amongst Australians. They used phone and online surveys to evaluate sleep, physical activity, and diet prioritization patterns among 1,684 Australian adults between the ages of 18 and 72. Their findings revealed that 49% of … Read more
Walking has long been known to lower risks for disease and obesity, but scientists have pinpointed how fast we need to step to reap the most benefits. Per NBC News, a meta-analysis published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine suggested that walking faster speeds, between 2.5 to 5mph, notably decreased the risk for Type … Read more
An exploratory study has shown that light, regular exercise can improve the cognitive, as well as physical, health of adults with Down syndrome. The Mindsets study, published today [29 November] in the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, is the first to investigate the effects of physical and cognitive exercise on people with … Read more
For many people, weekdays mean a lot of work and not a lot of time for working out. But according to recent research, you may not need to exercise during the week if you work out for at least 150 minutes over the weekend. The study, published in JAMA, the journal of the American Medical … Read more
In this exclusive interview, we are joined by Dr. Delfy Góchez, a renowned veterinarian from El Salvador and a vital member of the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH) since 2016. Dr. Góchez serves in the Antimicrobial Resistance and Veterinary Products Department, where she plays an instrumental role in supporting countries globally in their efforts … Read more
What should we do in order to live healthier lives for longer? Research shows there are a few lifestyle interventions that can effectively prolong our life and health span. One of these is exercise, but what kind, and in what combinations, and why does it help add years to our lives? Find out in our … Read more