Originally posted on Register of Exercise Professionals UK:
It’s no secret that exercise is suggested to help with a variety of human issues, right from treating depression to improving memory. In particular, recent research suggests exercise leads to the release of certain neurotransmitters in the brain that alleviates pain, both physical and mental. Much of…
feel good foods;
Originally posted on Live Dream Nutrition.:
We all could use a little extra happiness in our lives, especially in these gloomy months of winter. Why not squeeze in a little smile through your diet? These foods are shown to increase your mood and therefore happiness when consumed reguarly: Oats (rolled – for maximum health benefits)…
Fartlek training infographic
Good old Fartlek training!
Femoral Neck Stress Fractures & Royal Marine Recruits
Research Paper Title Displaced Femoral Neck Stress Fractures in Royal Marine Recruits – Management and Results of Operative Treatment. Background Femoral neck stress fractures (FNSF) represent 3.5%-8% of stress fractures in military recruits; potentially resulting in medical discharge and/or complications. The incidence of displaced FNSF in the British Army has been reported as 1.8 in… Read More
Sunny Vitamin D
In December 2012, the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH) launched a campaign to tackle vitamin D deficiency. In the UK, it is thought to affect at least 50% of the Caucasian population and up to 90% of the multi-ethnic population; Over the last 15 years, there has been a four-fold increase in… Read More
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Does Increased Weight + Reduced Physical Activity = Greater CO2 Emissions
Research Paper Title Associations of Health, Physical Activity and Weight Status with Motorised Travel and Transport Carbon Dioxide Emissions: A Cross-sectional, Observational Study. Background Motorised travel and associated carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions generate substantial health costs; in the case of motorised travel, this may include contributing to rising obesity levels. Obesity has in turn been… Read More
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