Introduction In cardiology, ventricular remodelling (or cardiac remodelling) refers to changes in the size, shape, structure, and function of the heart. This can happen as a result of exercise (physiological remodelling) or after injury to the heart muscle (pathological remodelling). The injury is typically due to acute myocardial infarction (usually transmural or ST segment elevation… Read More
Introduction Muscle weakness is a lack of muscle strength (not to be confused with muscle fatigue). Its causes are many and can be divided into conditions that have either true or perceived muscle weakness. True muscle weakness is a primary symptom of a variety of skeletal muscle diseases, including muscular dystrophy and inflammatory myopathy. It… Read More
Introduction Muscle fatigue is when muscles that were initially generating a normal amount of force, then experience a declining ability to generate force. It can be a result of vigorous exercise, but abnormal fatigue may be caused by barriers to or interference with the different stages of muscle contraction. There are two main causes of… Read More
Introduction Veteran suicide and overdose rates continue to rise, creating an urgent crisis that demands our immediate attention. According to research from America’s Warrior Partnership the actual daily number of Veterans who take their own lives may be close to 44 when factoring in unreported cases and overdose-related deaths. These alarming statistics prove the need… Read More
Introduction The Rarámuri or Tarahumara are a group of Indigenous people of the Americas living in the state of Chihuahua in Mexico. They are renowned for their form of prayer that involves running for extended periods of time. Originally inhabitants of much of Chihuahua, the Rarámuri retreated to the high sierras and canyons such as… Read More
Introduction Veterans often face significant emotional and psychological challenges after their military service. The transition to civilian life can be particularly difficult for those dealing with trauma, such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), anxiety, or depression. These experiences can leave veterans feeling isolated and overwhelmed. While many veterans show great resilience, the effects of trauma… Read More
Introduction Progressive overload is a method of strength training and hypertrophy training that advocates for the gradual increase of the stress placed upon the musculoskeletal and nervous system. The principle of progressive overload suggests that the continual increase in the total workload during training sessions will stimulate muscle growth and strength gain by muscle hypertrophy.… Read More
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