Very few things in life are as stressful as having a baby. Even if the pregnancy goes completely smoothly, you have good doctors and a supportive network of friends and family, and there are no financial worries to complicate things, everyone’s likely to experience some rocky emotions. Sometimes, though, it’s not just a reaction to […]
Do we have any scientists in the audience? Those of you who follow the medical and technical developments in the treatment of diabetes may be familiar with the concept of the artificial pancreas, an increasingly viable option for diabetes management. The pancreas is the organ that’s meant to produce insulin. If it doesn’t, you’re in
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You’ve probably heard doctors warning about the dangers of high blood pressure. I’ve talked before about the risk it can pose to your health. It’s true everyone should be careful with their blood pressure, but for some people, awareness can be particularly important. That includes if you’re pregnant. If you have a history of hypertension
1. Some people sing about organic food like it’s the solution to all of life’s problems. Others think it’s a lot of fuss about nothing. Evidence, however, puts it somewhere between the two, and that’s what you need to consider if you want to go organic. 2. Part of the problem is that although humanity
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1. Nutrition is one of the most fundamental aspects of health. It can seem complicated, but the underlying principle is that you need to consume a balance of all the nutrients your body needs. 2. When it comes to “unhealthy” foods, most are only harmful if you eat it to excess. With moderation, you can
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I’ve talked before about different kinds of exercise, from strength training to mobility work. One of the first things you’re likely to think of, though, when exercise is mentioned, is aerobic exercise. It’s the stuff that gets you out of breath and makes your heart pump, and it’s also what you need if you want
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Flexibility and range of motion aren’t exactly the same thing, but they’re pretty closely related. It’s helpful to know the difference and how they affect each other. Range of motion is the distance and direction your joints can move naturally and without pain. Flexibility involves other parts of the body: tendons, ligaments and muscles, and
If you’re looking to increase your nutrient intake and find what does what, you’ll probably see that carbohydrates are what give us energy (with a bit more coming from fat), and protein is what allows us to grow, build muscle and repair injury. This is all true, but what you might not realize is that
1. Sports performance is a complicated area covering all sorts of different disciplines. Biology, environment and psychology all have a part to play. Trying to improve means having some understanding of all of these areas and being able to figure out how it all fits together. 2. Biology includes physical size, muscle mass, body fat,
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1. Sometimes, the importance of mobility exercises can be overshadowed by the more dramatic strength and cardio training. Don’t forget that mobility is just as essential as the other aspects of fitness. 2. It might help to have a definition of what we mean by mobility. It generally refers to how flexible you are and
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