Running is a fantastic sport. Running has been associated with longevity; it improves cardiovascular fitness and enables us to clear the cobwebs from our head after a long day. But running has its downsides too. … continue reading
Meniscus surgery increases your risk of requiring a knee replacement: Podcast
Complex degenerative meniscus tears are quite common. The majority of us will develop them in our lifetime. The research has been clear over the years. The vast majority of these complex tears do not require … continue reading
Muscle Mass, Strength and Longevity
When optimizing our health and longevity, prioritizing muscle mass and muscle strength are critically important considerations. Our muscle mass, and strength decline with age. The changes that occur to our muscles as we age can … continue reading
Carbs and Triglycerides: Their relationship has the ability to predict insulin resistance
Imagine if we could predict who might develop insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes long before your pancreas stops working?!?! Imagine if we could intervene long before the progression of insulin resistance to frank type … continue reading
Boredom.. It’s not what you think
You might stop reading a book because it is boring. That’s not what we’re talking about. We encounter what we perceive as “boredom” less often because we are attached to our little digital friends. We’re … continue reading
Exercise and Knee Arthritis Pain: The science of why it works.
Osteoarthritis is usually not a mechanical wear and tear process. If you have osteoarthritis, exercise will not wear out your knee joints faster — quite the opposite. Knee arthritis exercises have been shown to relieve … continue reading
Resistance and Balance Exercise to Live Longer and Healthier.
A balanced exercise program including resistance exercise has been proven to delay the onset of serious chronic diseases like heart disease, stroke, dementia, hypertension and insulin resistance (Type 2 diabetes). If you are over 35, … continue reading
Why Are Sports Drinks and Juice Potentially Harmful To Our Health?
Far too many people still believe that a glass of orange juice in the morning is right for you. Similarly, far too many still believe that downing a sports drink during running, tennis, soccer, etc. … continue reading
Is Supplementation Critical For Cognitive Improvement Seen With Exercise
Muscle function and cognition decline with age. Sarcopenia is the medical term for age related muscle loss. That means that if you are older than 40 and do not regularly perform resistance exercise then you … continue reading