Alcohol and Cardiac Health
Alcohol and Cardiac Health By Emma McIver Alcohol: detrimental or preventive? You have likely heard both sides of the argument and wonder which to believe. A study conducted in 2006 monitoring almost 2500 test patients aged 70 to [...]
Daytime Napping and Metabolism
By Susannah Reid, It is common knowledge that we need to sleep well to stay healthy and have the ability to focus and perform well each day. Napping is both a daily routine and a [...]
The Benefits of Foam Rolling
By Jordan Robertson Posture is a necessary component in the success of any movement-based activity in daily living. Whether simply bending over to pick up a box from the floor or running a marathon, movement [...]
The Value of Cardiac Rehabilitation Programs
By Tommy Kirkham, Cardiovascular disease is among the most lethal conditions in the world, and coronary artery disease (CAD) is the most common type and is the leading cause of death for both men and [...]
How to Reduce the Risk of Coronary Heart Disease
By Gena Krikler, Coronary Heart Disease (CHD) is caused by deposition and build-up of fatty materials inside the walls of the arteries that supply blood to the heart muscle. Eventually these deposits can block those [...]
Get Stronger, Live Longer
By Susannah Reid, What do you picture when you imagine good health and fitness in old age? Is it the 90 year-old marathon runner shuffling across the finish line; is it the retired 70 year-old [...]