Diabetes: Trials & Outcomes Linked?
Statistically it has been suggested that 1 in 10 people will soon carry the label of ‘diabetes’, and the world badly needs new ways of reducing the long term risks of this condition, such as coronary heart disease, peripheral vascular disease, blindness, and renal failure. It has been suggested that the human race should have learnt… Read More
Family Leadership Affects Dietary & Physical Activity Behaviours
Research Paper Title Family Leadership Styles and Adolescent Dietary and Physical Activity Behaviors: A Cross-sectional Study. Background Transformational leadership is conceptualised as a set of behaviours designed to inspire, energise and motivate others to achieve higher levels of functioning, and is associated with salient health-related outcomes in organisational settings. Given (a) the similarities that exist between leadership… Read More
Poor Fitness + High Heart Rate = Risk Factor for Death?
A high heart rate is a risk factor for death, not just a sign of poor fitness. Researchers have said that a high heart rate may be an independent risk factor for mortality, after finding that men with higher rates were more likely to die even if they were physically fit. The researchers tracked the… Read More
Low Back Pain & Physical Activity
Introduction Low back pain (LBP) is an extremely common occurance amongst the UK population. Although most LBP episodes are simple and self-limiting, symptoms of LBP can be a major cause of physical and psychological disability, placing huge demands on society through the loss of working days and demands on medical resources. Facts & Figures Back… Read More
Can exercise really make you feel significantly better mentally?
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)…
