A new study has found that consuming a diet high in super-ultraprocessed foods may negatively impact your brain health. The research, published in Neurology, suggests that people who regularly consume packaged snacks and sweetened beverages are more likely to show very early signs of Parkinson’s disease, a neurodegenerative condition characterized by movement Read more
Chronic Pain Syndrome (CPS) is a multifaceted condition characterized by persistent pain lasting longer than 3 to 6 months, often accompanied by psychological, behavioral, and social factors that worsen the impact of pain on an individual’s life. Epidemiology Classification A. Based on Pathophysiology B. By Associated Disorders CPS can be multifactorial: a. Physical Causes b. Psychological Contributors c. Social/Environmental Read more
Strength Training (Resistance Training): A form of physical activity designed to improve muscular strength and endurance by exercising a muscle or a muscle group against external resistance. A systematic approach to physical conditioning that uses resistance to induce muscular contractions. The goal is to develop muscular strength, hypertrophy (growth), endurance, and power. Common Resistance Forms: Principles of Read more
Proper nutrition helps keep energy level up & protects against many age-related illnesses & diseases like heart diseases, cancer and diabetes. Nutrition is a critical part of health and development better nutrition is related to improved infant, child & maternal health, stronger immune system, safer pregnancy and childbirth, lower risk Read more
Functional Training is a form of exercise that trains your muscles to work together in ways that mimic real-life movements and activities. The goal is to improve movement efficiency, core strength, balance, mobility, and stability — not just raw strength or endurance. ” Nowadays I’m seeing a lot more people are indulging or incorporating functional training into Read more
Gut health refers to the optimal functioning and balance of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract, diet is one of the most powerful tools for improving and maintaining gut health. What you eat directly affects the composition and function of your gut microbiome, the integrity of your intestinal lining, and your overall digestive efficiency. Read more
HIIT or High intensity interval training is a type of interval training exercise. It includes several rounds, that alternate between several minutes of high intensity movements to significantly increase the heart rate to at least 80% of one’s maximum heart rate, followed by short periods of lower intensity movements. Interval Read more
Regular physical activity plays a critical role in maintaining and enhancing immune function. The immune system is a complex network of cells, tissues, and organs that defend the body against pathogens. Exercise affects both innate (first-line defense) and adaptive (specific, learned defense) immunity, helping to reduce the risk of infections and chronic diseases. Physiological Read more