Baroreceptor sensitivity in the insulin resistant
We look at how agile your baroreceptors are, or should I say, aren’t and why this matters, in…
Improve sugar levels with a little heat shock
A gin & tonic is a great way to DE-STRESS after a HOT and busy day. Heat shock…
Metabolic syndrome is not a fat thing, it’s a muscle thing
Teens with metabolic syndrome, that are not obese are slightly muscle deficient. Obese teens also have low muscle…
How to make exercise FEEL GOOD even if you’re a couch potato
You know exercise is good for you. But, it doesn’t FEEL good. So, you don’t do it. But…
A sneaky way to get more physical activity and enjoy it’s benefits
Walking is a leg centric process. When you’re walking, the muscles in the upper body, are doing very…
Sea breezes may not be what your heart desires at retirement
Planning to retire to the coast ? You may want to rethink your retirement plans. To avoid heart…
To motivate your brain nibble on chocolate covered carrots
The brain performs best when rewarded - motivate your brain byrewarding it often, just don't do it with…
Dancing is the best exercise for oldies
Looking for an exercise programme that’ll help you age gracefully, a dancing class is a great option. You…
Toughen up your tendons and ligaments so you avoid injuries
We worry about bone health, but a bone break is a rarity, a tear in a tendons or…
Exercising muscles don’t burn fat, so is exercising for weight loss pointless ?
Burning fat, is by definition an oxidation reaction i.e. it needs OXYGEN. The unpleasant reality, the harder you’re…