How You Can Promote A Healthy Lifestyle To Your Environment

When you choose to live a healthy lifestyle it may mean you having to change a few things in your life. And, while this includes altering your diet and getting actively involved in an exercise regime, there is much more to it. You might not be aware, but this also touches on: Your surroundings; Where… Read More

Essentials Oils is Not Just For Aroma, It Cleanses Our Bodies too

Essential Oils are all the rage lately and for good reason. Essential oils are natural and unlike synthetic fragrances which can have harmful effects on your health and the health of your family, they can actually clean and refresh the air in your home while leaving an unbeatable scent that can calm, centre, or energise… Read More

What You Should Know About Boot Camp Neck Injuries

A boot camp fitness regimen is a great way to beef up your body, boost your endurance, and generally feel good about yourself. However, such an extensive form of workout can entail a greater risk of injury. Aside from sprains and strains, there is also a chance of injuring your neck, even if you try… Read More

‘Socially Desirable Strangulation’: The Effect of Neckties!

Research Paper Title Should you stop wearing neckties? – wearing a tight necktie reduces cerebral blood flow. Background Negative cerebrovascular effects can be expected by compressing jugular veins and carotids by a necktie. It has already been demonstrated that a necktie increases intraocular pressure. In many professions, a special dress code including a necktie and… Read More

Is Tolerance to a Haemorrhagic Challenge during Heat Stress improved with Inspiratory Resistance Breathing?

Research Paper Title Tolerance to a haemorrhagic challenge during heat stress is improved with inspiratory resistance breathing. Abstract What is the central question of this study? Does inspiratory resistance breathing improve tolerance to simulated haemorrhage in individuals with elevated internal temperatures? What is the main finding and its importance? The main finding of this study… Read More

Returning to Sport (RTS) after Surgical Treatment for Anterior Shoulder Instability

Research Paper Title Return to Sport After Surgical Treatment for Anterior Shoulder Instability: A Systematic Review. Background For athletes, a return to preinjury activity levels with minimal time away is a metric indicative of successful recovery. The knowledge of this metric would be helpful for the sports medicine specialist to advise patients on appropriate expectations… Read More

Greater Threat: Suicide or Combat?

Globally, the suicide rate has fallen by 38% from its peak in 1994. As a result, over four million lives have been saved – more than four times as many people as were killed in combat over the same period. The decline has happened at different rates and different times in different parts of the… Read More