Sometimes exercise-related injuries speak to us in a language we don't always understand - stiffness and delayed soreness, for example, rather than causing outright pain. Some of these injuries might not go themselves and may need therapy to be treated.
Taller people could be more at risk of developing cancer, claimed a new study that examined over a million people. The report showed that for each 10 cm increase in height, risk of cancer increased by 13% in women and 11% in men.
Did you know? IVF is known to be only 40% successful in couples below the age of 35. Read here to know some commonly believed myths about in vitro fertilisation.
An estimated one percent to two percent of people with high blood pressure will have a hypertensive emergency during their lives, and the likelihood is even higher among people with diabetes.
Dengue is a mosquito borne viral infection. It affects millions of people every year and is widespread in India. Since, dengue fever is a viral infection you do not need medications for it.
A new study states that vegetable nitrates in green leafy vegetables and beetroot can help in reducing risk of early-stage age-related macular degeneration (AMD) - a disease which causes vision loss.
Excessive consumption of omega-3 fatty acids could lead to low blood pressure, thinning of blood, excessive bleeding if an injury were to occur or increased risk of bruising.
Are you on a keto diet? It is important to understand that all dairy products are not equal. When you buy dairy products, just keep in mind higher the fat content the better is for you.
Two hormones, leptin and ghrelin, are known to trigger the body to eat in a weight-loss setting. Previous research confirms that these hormone levels change rapidly when weight is shed.
A sore throat is also caused by a virus that resolves on its own. Strep throat also known as streptococcal infection, is a less common type of sore throat which is caused by bacteria and requires treatment with antibiotics to prevent complications.
A new study has found that cardiorespiratory fitness can lower risk of death. Read here to know what is cardiorespiratory fitness and what are the exercises you can do for improving it.
According to a recent study, heart patients should interrupt sedentary time every twenty minutes with a seven minute bout of light physical activity in order to prolong life.
Although pain is the body's normal reaction to injury, it should go away once the body heals. If that does not happen, or if the injury included nerve damage, the pain may persist for months or even years.
Working out in the water is one of the most therapeutic activities one can include in their workout regime. Aqua aerobics builds cardio, strength and resistance all while being easy on the joints and in a cool and relaxing atmosphere.
