An Overview of Testosterone and the Cardiovascular System

Introduction Testosterone and the cardiovascular system are the effects that the male hormone testosterone has on the cardiovascular system. The predominant androgen in men, testosterone, has shown to substantially decline throughout the ageing process. The decline in both serum and total testosterone with age have been linked to several disease states in men. In particular,… Read More

5 Cardio Machines to Consider for Your Home Gym

Introduction Cardiovascular machines, commonly known as cardio machines, can be found in commercial and home gyms, with a range of functions, features, sizes, and prices. This article outlines five cardio machines you might want to consider for your home gym, which include: These cardio machines provide a low-impact workout routine, being a good alternative to… Read More

Pump It Up: Tips for Improving Your Strength Training

Introduction You probably don’t go into your workout looking for mediocre results. Most likely, you are looking for a 100% return on every heartbeat, hard breath, drop of sweat, and extra rep since these are the currency of your exercise. Investing your time and energy in the gym should garner you the best results that… Read More

Fasting vs Non-Fasting LDL & Mortality

Research Paper Title Prognostic Value of Fasting vs. Non-Fasting Low Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol Levels on Long-term Mortality: Insight from the National Health and Nutrition Survey III (NHANES-III). Background National and international guidelines recommend fasting lipid panel measurement for risk stratification of patients for prevention of cardiovascular (CV) events. Yet, the prognostic value of fasting vs.… Read More