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Approximately 800 million people around the globe have lower back pain, and lower back pain is a leading cause of disability and reduced quality of life. Recently a clinical trial conducted by Macquarie University’s Spinal Pain Research Group investigated whether walking could be an effective, cost-effective, and accessible intervention for lower back pain. Their findings …
Exercise is called a drug-free polypill that can benefit nearly everyone by many physicians because it can help prevent and treat many chronic diseases at a low cost that are associated with aging. More to it, exercise-induced changes reprogram the epigenetic expression of fibers to a more youthful state. So, to answer the question “Can …
As a student competing in track and field at his Parlier high school, Robert Leija was obsessed with how to improve his performance and, in particular, prevent the buildup of lactic acid in his muscles during training. Like many athletes, he blamed it for the performance fatigue and muscle soreness he experienced after intense workouts. …
Imagine slogging away at the gym only to see minimal results. Well, it might not be your lack of effort that’s holding you back. It could be the gym mistakes you’ve been making. From misconceptions about cardio to myths surrounding weightlifting, the fitness world is rife with misinformation that could be sabotaging your progress. It’s …
As we grow older, our immune systems also grow weaker. Our bone density reduces, and our risk of developing heart disease, diabetes, and high blood pressure rises, among other health issues. The demand for diet in older people fluctuates with age, the same way, the nutritional requirements for the elderly increases. There are many variables …
Humans have been on a quest to unlock the secrets of longevity to slow down aging or turn back our biological clocks for centuries, and while we haven’t found that holy grail yet, we have uncovered hints like how certain nutrients could potentially influence the biological mechanisms of aging. Vitamin D is perhaps one of …
Cell damage from oxidative stress has been shown to be an underlying cause of age-related cognitive and muscle strength decline, and antioxidants have been shown to help reduce this oxidative stress and prevent age-related health decline. A new study published in the International Journal of Molecular Sciences adds to this body of evidence, finding that …
A research consortium led by Nestlé Research in Switzerland and the Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore (NUS Medicine) made a recent discovery that the natural molecule trigonelline present in coffee, fenugreek, and also in the human body, can help to improve muscle health and function. In an international collaboration among …
It’s always tough to sustain an injury, but healing and getting past it is vital. It may take time, but you’ll get there with the right mindset and dedication to getting better. After you take your time to heal, think about what you can do going forward to preserve your health and feel better overall. …
Neck muscles may be involved in primary headaches, according to research presented at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) suggesting that those with tension-type headaches plus migraine episodes have evidence of inflammation in the neck muscles. “Our imaging approach provides first objective evidence for the very frequent involvement of the …