Some tips on how to fight SAD After daylight savings on October 27th the days are going to be shorter, the nights longer, and for many, this causes plummeting moods. In October, Strictly Come Dancing is going to keep people in front of their screens. So how are the two linked? This period is when […]
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The colder months of the year have their charm. However, cold weather can also mean pain for people who struggle with consistent inflammation or spinal problems. Sound like you? Have you ever felt that old twinge or stiffness after you spent time outdoor in the cold? So why is it that so many people feel
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After an intense training or competition season you might have enjoyed some regenerative rest. Now is the time to look forward to new challenges. But is your body ready for it? If you’ve fallen out of your fitness routine this summer, you’re not alone. Here some tips to help you get back on track. Also,
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Sleep, or lack of sufficient good quality sleep, affects us in countless ways: Energy and mood (perhaps most obviously!), Blood sugar Appetite regulating hormones (and thus weight) Productivity Nervous system and other stress hormones Heart health, our ability to exercise effectively and recover from training, our likelihood of accidents, and–overall – our lifespan! (check out
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Health risks associated with mobile phones In the past few years, the number of smartphone users has progressively increased worldwide. For the majority of us, it is unthinkable to run our everyday life without an electronic device. One of the health risks associated with excessive use of mobile phones is the ” text neck “.
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Spring is in the air, great. Ready to spend more time outdoor and enjoy the fresh air? But possibly you are concerned about the pollen in the air. Or maybe you are still recovering from the winter flu or other bug? Now it is important to keep your lungs happy and healthy. The function of
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The hamstrings are three muscles that originate at the ischial tuberosity (your sit bones) and run along the back of the leg until they connect on each side with bone just below the knee. When you run, your hamstrings work to extend your hips and flex your knees. Hamstring strains are common in runners. Chronic
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Runner’s Knee is medically known as Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS) and describe the pain behind or around the knee cap. Runner’s Knee affects top runners and amateurs alike and accounts for nearly 50% of all running injuries. What happens: The knee cap (patella) glides up and down over the groove on the thigh bone (femur)
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Have you ever experienced pain in the inside of the shin possibly radiating down toward your ankle? Or even pain pressing on the shin? If so and if you are a runner chances are that you have a beginning of Shin Splint (medial tibial stress syndrome = MTSS). You do not necessarily need to be a
Most of us can appreciate why we treat ourselves to a couple of alcoholic drinks here and there, especially around the festive period… but have you ever thought about the impact of Alcohol on Sport? As everything in life it is important to consider a BALANCE. A simple thing to do, especially if you are
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