If you’re a sufferer of IBS or other digestive problems, you may have encountered the concept of the low-FODMAP diet. What exactly are FODMAPs and why are they important? They’ve been linked to all kinds of digestion-related symptoms, so it may help to know exactly what we mean. FODMAP is an acronym that stands for […]
Few conditions strike fear into the heart like dementia. Few have such a terrifying set of symptoms, stealing not just your physical and mental health but your whole sense of identity. Increasingly common and with no known cure, understanding dementia better is a key aim of medical science. Many people may think of dementia as
“Sit up straight!” That phrase may bring back bad memories of childhood, but there is something behind it. No, it’s not about showing respect or paying attention in class, but our posture is one of the biggest drivers of whether we develop back pain and has long-term implications for our mobility. Millions of people in
We think of blood sugar problems as being something that belongs exclusively to diabetics. However, that’s not true, and if you don’t know about the various conditions and medications that can cause changes in your blood sugar, you may not be able to spot when something is wrong. One possible cause is an insulinoma. An
If you’re an evolutionary biologist, adaptation probably has a very specific meaning to you. In the exercise context, however, it’s something a little different. It’s about how your body reacts to the stress you put it under during your session. If you want to be effective in your training and recovery, you need to understand
Part of the reason that exercising your muscles and getting them to grow can be complicated is that there are different types of muscle constructed in different ways. Which muscles are you focusing on, and how can you maximize their potential? Broadly speaking, there are three types of muscle. There’s the cardiac muscle, which is
There are few things more annoying than that itch that you just can’t scratch. Even worse, trying to find the words to describe the itch can be challenging in itself. Itching isn’t pain, although it involves similar nerve bundles, so what exactly is it? Why has our body decided that this is an appropriate reaction
We all know that cholesterol is dependent on what we eat, with a bit of how we exercise and maybe some genetics thrown in. Doctors are normally pretty clear when they’re telling us our cholesterol is too high and the steps we need to take to lower it, and therefore protect our heart health. So,
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