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’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…
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…
Whenever we come across someone who’s managed to reach a ripe old age, we ask them for the secret to their survival. Especially if they’ve been able to do that with their physical and mental faculties in-tact. But to find the real answer to this question, we need to explore a little deeper than a…
We all know how it feels to be tired. But did you know there are two different types of tired? Understanding how you’re tired is key to knowing what to do about it. Here’s the lowdown. Central fatigue You know that kind of tired that swamps your entire body? That general exhaustion and lethargy…
You know those days when you plan to exercise but feel totally exhausted? Of course you do. It’s a common dilemma these days. So, what do you do? Should you flex a bit of willpower and train? Or listen to your body and rest? Listen or ignore? We’re told to listen to our body,…