It’s a common expression when someone is getting a little stressed out. But in the midst of a situation that’s serious enough to put us under pressure, this advice can seem frustratingly trivial and inconsequential. Nothing more than an old wives tale. Actually, it’s far from it. Deep breathing has the power to diminish the…
Who hasn’t suffered a little (or maybe a lot) of discomfort after a solid dose of screen time? Things like eye strain, fatigue, irritation and redness. Blurred or double vision. Headaches. Well you’re certainly not alone because these symptoms are experienced by as many as 90% of computer users. They’re also the hallmarks of a condition…
It’s the age-old question – how long have I got left to live? And I guess while you’re asking, you might as well check out whether this time can be extended? Well, the good news is, we finally have an answer to both of these questions. A thing called a telomere can tell you. Where can you…
You know how some people just seem to radiate good health. You can’t quite put your finger on exactly what it is about them. It’s just this general glowing vitality that seems to exude from their every pore. Well, we’re on the right track. It has a lot to do with their skin – the…
You’re a few minutes into some form of aerobic exercise like running, cycling, swimming. You’re going along fine and then suddenly you start to feel the pinch. Your muscles get tired and heavy, and your heart and lungs feel like they’re maxed out. For me, I know the precise point where this happens on my…
We all tend to take on a strained grimace when we exercise. But did you know this expression could be worsening the pain and your performance? Or that replacing it with a smile can make you feel and perform even better? Our exercise face You might not be aware of it (unless you’re prone…
Life is full and fast-paced. Caffeine is how we keep up. It gives us the energy we need to get by. But how exactly does it do that? A shot of energy We all know a dose of caffeine can miraculously transform how we feel and perform. It changes a slow, foggy brain into…
Where have new year’s resolutions gone? Here we are in peak resolution season and I haven’t heard the slightest murmur of one. Not one. Sure we may have had bigger things to worry about this year. Like ushering 2020 out the door. But I’m not sure that’s it. New year’s resolutions have seemed to be…
We often refer to feeling recharged by a dose of nature. And guess what, we literally are. Nature charges us with negative ions, which leaves us restored and reenergised. Charged by nature The other week I was feeling totally frazzled. My mind was in a thick fog, and my body was sore and lethargic.…
Rhabdomyolysis (including its nickname “rhabdo”) sounds like some infectious disease. While it sure can be serious (deadly, actually), it can also be caused by a single bout of exercise. Worse yet, cases are on the rise. Here’s what you need to know about this relatively unknown but serious condition. What is it? Rhabdomyolysis is…