You go to the doctor for a regular checkup or because of some minor complaint, and they take your blood pressure. That’s a pretty regular thing. But this time, they tell you it’s too high. What should you do now? The doctor tells you need to bring your blood pressure down. This seems a bit […]
There’s a conception in some parts of the health world that nutritious food and tasty food are incompatible. Surely it’s the sugar and fat that the experts are always warning us about that provide all the flavor in our diet? Doesn’t committing to healthy eating mean sacrificing our favorite meals? In a word, no. There
Some types of exercise are considered more glamorous than others. Some people get fixated on one particular goal, like having the biggest muscles possible, and maybe neglect other areas of physical health. Sometimes it’s just hard to find the best advice on how to get started. All this means you might not realize that if
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We all know that flexibility tends to decline as we age. Children seem endlessly bendy and elastic. Adults start to slow and stiffen a bit, but generally maintain a decent range of motion. By the time we’re old, moving our joints can become particularly challenging. Arthritis is one of the most common conditions that can
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There are many things that can affect our energy levels, but carbohydrates may be some of the most well-known yet most often misunderstood. This particular category of nutrient is essential to keep you moving but often gets the blame for things like obesity. It may help to know that there are actually different types of
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In the quest for better performance, professional athletes are constantly looking for new ways to improve, and they don’t do it on their own. They have physical therapists, nutritionists and experts from every relevant field. In the modern world, that also means a sports psychologist. In fact, anyone can benefit from paying attention to their
Most people want to improve their mobility. Being able to bend and stretch is an important part of health and fitness and plays a valuable role in your overall quality of life. For some people, however, hypermobility means they’re already ridiculously flexible. You may have heard of hypermobility being referred to as being double-jointed or
When you embark on a fitness regimen, you generally have long-term goals for what it will mean for your health. You’re looking ahead months or years to that elusive final destination when you have achieved everything you want to achieve. Now, there’s nothing wrong with long-term goals – any task will be easier if you
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If you get it right, making yourself look better can help you feel better more generally. When you start feeling better, you have more energy to tackle how you look. If you can get yourself into that positive feedback loop, everything will improve. Unfortunately, this can also work the other way. When you look in
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It’s hard to understate the importance of your skin. Without it, your entire body would fall apart. It’s also what protects you from all those things in the outside world that may cause you harm. That means it’s at particular risk from everything from wounds to weather. Taking care of your skin isn’t just about
