You may have heard of athletes having injured their shins, twisted their ankles, or developed some musculoskeletal problem because of distance running. While those may be true, we should think critically and put in mind that running, just like any other sport, has its own risks and, thus, should be properly prepared for and performed.
Our body reacts to strenuous activity like distance running in two ways: acute reaction and training effect. Acute reaction is when your heart rate speeds up, your stroke volume increases, your ventilation rate and depth of breathing increase, your blood pressure rises, and your muscles feel some fatigue. However, when an activity becomes regular routine [...]
If youve ever watched in awe as a professional dancer performed some feat that seems to deny physics and thought, I wish I could do that! you may want to look into weight loss by dancing. If theres one thing that almost every dancer has in common, its that theyre in tip-top physical shape. Needless [...]
There are those among us who wish to lose a few pounds rather than 20 or more pounds. While many of us would be grateful if that were the case for us, most will find that the smaller the amount of weight needed to lose the more difficult it seems to remove. The good news [...]
New York City is perhaps the busiest city in the world. The people here are always running to and fro from work to home to meeting to school functions for their children to dinner you name it and most people in this city are constantly on the move. New Yorkers work hard and they play [...]
When one is sick, everything is hard. From eating to sleeping, the illness really affects the overall function of the person. But since these two, especially sleeping is a must, one should think of ways to get better sleep even if he or she is sick. The major consideration in this case is the severity [...]
Women around the country are constantly searching for something new and different to do for a great girls night out that doesn’t involve a bar or a highly overrated movie. When you consider the fact that most women have different tastes in books and poetry, book readings or signings are often very hit or miss, [...]
Even during their late years, seniors can still enjoy a wide array of activities that will strengthen bones and boost their immune system. There are sports for seniors, which can also be played together with younger individuals. These are all meant for leisure, relaxation and physical activity. Find out the common sports that your grandparents [...]
The sad thing about senior citizens and the younger generation is that they seem to ignore each other. A lot of people think that since older individuals have lowered activity tolerance and are not as mentally active as before, they do not really need much stimulation. The fact is, these people are constantly searching for [...]
No doubt, there are number of treatments and medicines available for the treatment of high blood pressure. But as it is said, “Precaution is better than cure”. So, we must consider this saying and follow the recommended rules in order to prevent the high blood pressure. Blood pressure is directly proportional to the body weight; [...]