Health

Science of ‘Recovery’ Days

What are active recovery activities? Activities for an active recovery day are those that activate your parasympathetic nervous system: the rest and recovery branch of...

Why “Quality” sleep cannot be taken for granted?

Sleep is an essential biological process that is critical to our overall health and well-being. During sleep, our bodies repair and regenerate cells, consolidate...

Simple workout routine for women during the ‘day’

It’s important to listen to your body during menstruation and adjust your workouts accordingly. While some people may feel up for their usual workout...

The Vitamin ‘Sunlight’ refresher

Vitamin D is essential for several functions in the body, including the absorption and metabolism of calcium and phosphorus, which are important for maintaining...

5 Dehydration Symptoms a Techie Should not Ignore

Being in an Information Science age, often time we tend to spend our time in front of electronic gadgets. Exposing ourselves to these devices...

Fitness Motivation tips that work

1. Start small. Too many people go from doing nothing to exercising for hours per day… only to burn out weeks later. If your workout...

Common trigger points to alleviate pain

What is a Trigger Point? Trigger points are involuntary tight tender spots in a contracted muscle. This creates pain and dysfunction within the muscle. They...

Decoding the BMI (Body Mass Index)

The Body Mass Index (BMI) Calculator can be used to calculate BMI value and corresponding weight status while taking age into consideration. Use the...

Finding the ideal heart rate for training

”Heart rate monitoring is the single most accurate means to understanding how your body is responding to exercise and the activities of daily life.” Mark...

Decoding the brain Signals (technically)

Delta brainwaves are the slowest of the brainwaves. They occur during the deepest meditation and dreamless sleep. You are completely unconscious during this state. Delta...
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The gut microbiota, the diverse community of microorganisms that...

How to identify pain originating from QL vs SI?

Quadratus Lumborum (QL) pain and Sacroiliac (SI) joint pain...

Perfecting your Push ups: From Zero to Expert in just 12 Weeks

In theory, push-ups seem simple enough – lower your...

What are the ‘Real’ causes of Heart Attacks?

A heart attack happens when something blocks the blood flow to...