Creatine is one of the most popular supplements among athletes and bodybuilders, and for good reason. Unlike many of the more dubious options, it has solid scientific backing for its multiple benefits in performance and recovery. That doesn’t mean every person should take it all the time, but it’s certainly a serious contender. Let’s start […]
Everyone wishes they could see immediate results when they exercise, but realistically speaking, most of us realize that sustainable muscle growth is a long game. That’s why something like microloading, which allows you to push forward in smaller, more manageable increments, can be a great tool. When you first start doing strength training, it doesn’t
There are lots of exciting areas for scientists to explore as they try to conquer the secrets of longevity. One that has been receiving increasing attention, even though the research is still in the early stages, is the role of autophagy. “Autophagy” is a fancy-sounding word that’s originally from Greek. It means “self-devouring”. In particular,
What’s your heart doing at the moment? Do you know? Well, presumably it’s still beating or you wouldn’t be able to sit there reading, but what’s your current heart rate? It can change depending on a whole host of factors, from whether you’ve just finished some intense exercise to if you have a health problem.
There are times when it’s particularly important to have plenty of energy. In an emergency, when your fight or flight response is kicking in, that’s the time when an energy boost could be the thing that saves your life. That’s when your stress hormones, cortisol and adrenaline/epinephrine, come into play. These little chemical messengers, released
Do you think a lot about what you eat? With the way we’re constantly bombarded with warnings about obesity and dieting, it can be difficult not to overthink it. Meanwhile, many people with busy schedules do not have enough time to consider all of the details. Being mindful about food certainly isn’t a priority. Mindfulness
For most people who are trying to lose some weight, the advice remains the same: Diet and exercise, diet and exercise. It can get a bit dull hearing it over and over again, but these lifestyle changes are generally the simplest and most effective way to manage your weight and your health more generally. They
It’s not just food that travels through your digestive system. It’s fluid. Yes, that includes water, but also juice, milk and other non-caffeinated drinks. If you want things to flow properly, you need to hydrate them. If you’re finding it difficult or painful to pass waste or your stool is particularly large, dry or lumpy,
Some people are born with brains in perfect health. Then they undergo a trauma, like an assault, sports injury or car accident. Acquiring a brain injury can have a profound impact on every part of your life, and like so many aspects of the brain, it’s an area where we still have lots to learn.
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Recovery isn’t just about physical rehabilitation. If you’re feeling fatigued, moody, agitated and depressed, it may mean you haven’t done enough to recover psychologically. You need to take care of your mind just like you do your body. That’s especially true when you’re putting it under a lot of stress. I’m not just talking about
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