High or prolonged doses of any of these behaviors or substances are not sustainable or robust (spend too much time in cool water and you’ll get hypothermia). But in miniature bursts, the little bit of irritation these stressors cause is sufficiently to jolt you out of comfortable homeostasis and activate a variety of cellular mechanisms […]
Our health is inextricably linked to the health of the ocean. Half of the oxygen The gas we breathe comes from petite plankton living in the sea, and our activities on land, no matter how far from the coast we live, affect our waters in many ways – from plastic waste and sewage pollution to […]
More Australians than ever they ride electric bikes – this fact can be seen on the streets of our cities and towns. Electric bikes, or e-bikes, typically feature an electric motor and battery that provide power to support you pedal. Some allow you to boost and decrease the amount of pedal assist you receive. Globally, […]
When you enter the gym, which way should you head first? To the treadmill and spinning studio to sweat out a cardio session? Or to the free weights and strength machines for resistance training? American College of Sports Medicine suggests doing both types of exercises to take advantage of their unique benefits to improve health […]
When many of us head to the gym or for a run to recover from a period of fatigue, we may experience additional muscle pain. This is especially true when there has been a longer break between training sessions. A common misconception is that such soreness is caused by a build-up of lactic acid in […]
Like many other doctors, I found it simply my duty as a doctor to prescribe exercise to my patients—until a few years ago. That was because I wasn’t very vigorous myself. Over the years, as I began boxing and became more vigorous, I gained first-hand experience of the positive effects on my mind. I also […]
Many people today worry about how to find time to stay fit and healthy in the middle of their busy lives. Believe it or not, this was also a problem in ancient times. So how did ancient people deal with this? A universal problem The physician Galen, who lived from 129 to 216 AD, cared […]
Across the U.S., more and more families are paying to store embryos left over from fertility treatments. The New York Times examines how families decide whether to continue paying for storage — and how clinics keep track of the million or more embryos stored in tanks of liquid nitrogen across the country. The Times wants […]
10 Simple Ways to Get Your Home Off to a Calm and Organized Start Starting your day off on the right foot can make all the difference in how you feel and how productive you are. But, let’s be real, getting your home in order can be overwhelming, especially if you’re not a morning person. […]
Breathe Easy: How to Create a Serene Outdoor Oasis in Your Own Backyard When was the last time you took a moment to breathe deeply and truly relax outside? In today’s fast-paced world, it’s easy to get caught up in our daily routines and forget to take care of ourselves, physically and mentally. But creating […]