Can pushup ability predict heart attack risk?
According to a 2019 study, the answer might be yes. In the study, researchers followed 1,100 men for 10 years. At the beginning of the study there were assessed in a number of ways, one of which was a pushup test. Here are some quotes from an article which summarised the findings of the study: "The participants were then followed for a decade to see if they experienced a
Making New Years Resolutions Stick
I wanted to share this article from the Harvard Medical School website which outlines steps you can take to make sure your New Years Resolutions come true. It's a great idea to make resolutions, especially if they involve improving your health or taking better care of yourself. But making the resolution is only the beginning. Improving your health involves making regular efforts to eat well, exercise more,
Painkilling Injection? Try Exercise Instead!
A new study has shed light on the effects of injections on our bodies. It was previously thought that if your pain was considerable, you may as well try the injection - if it works, great! And if it doesn't work, no big deal, you can try something else instead. An article published on the Telegraph.co.uk site reported that this is not the full story. Here is
Tips to Stay Injury Free When Flying
For those of you who are lucky enough to be jumping on a plane to head somewhere this holiday season, we wanted to outline a few tips and tricks to make your trip as pain free as possible. Travelling is great, but it’s also easy to hurt yourself. Sitting on planes for long periods of times, lifting heavy bags, sleeping in weird beds, using a different pillows,
Over 60? You need to exercise MORE, not less!
Research published in the European Heart Journal has found that "people should up their exercise levels once they hit 60 to help cut their risk of heart attack and stroke" The study followed nearly 120,00 people, and found that people who reduced their exercise levels "were up to 27 per cent more likely to develop heart and blood vessel problems." In contrast, people who had been previously inactive,