Posts Tagged ‘fitness center’

In a small study on the effects of the omega-3 oils eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), researchers have found that the oils appear to reduce muscle stiffness symptoms after exercise. During the study, sixteen men were asked to perform six sets of 10 arm contractions using a dumbbell. Their range of motion, muscle soreness, muscle…

Managing Diabetes With Personalized Wellness

“What fits your busy schedule better, exercising one hour a day or being dead 24 hours a day?” — Randy Glasbergen In a perfect world, we’d have as much time as possible to spend with our families, go to the gym, have time for entertainment and travel, and still make enough money at work. But…

The use of continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) among people with insulin-dependent diabetes has gained wider acceptance, as it has shown benefit in controlling glucose even among those receiving only basal insulin. However, CGM use among non-insulin dependent diabetics, and especially among those with prediabetes or even healthy adults, is not well-established. In the Sugar Challenge Study, a…

by Mike Nelson, PhD, CSCS, CISSN/Personal Training Quarterly Carbohydrates and Exercise Providing carbohydrates in conjunction with exercise is not a new concept. In 1887, Montague Shearman stated, ‘‘Going into training was taken to mean the commencement of a peculiar diet of half-cooked beefsteaks and dry bread and the reduction of the daily drink to a…

As we get older, we can expect our healthcare needs to get more complex and involved. This is why it’s important to look for tools and devices that can make things easier to handle. Here are some suggestions from Destiny Management. What it Takes to Be Healthy Aging can make seniors more susceptible to chronic…

5 Mobile Games That Will Help You Relax Your Mind

What comes to mind when you hear someone talking about social isolation? Human beings are social creatures. By nature, humans identify with certain communities, live together, work on projects as a team, embrace each other during emotional moments, shake hands in agreement, lean on walls, etc. But the “stay at home” phrase that evolved because…

For some people, diabetes is a part of everyday life. However, that does not diminish its severe risks as a disease. The World Health Organization found that approximately 1.5 million deaths in 2019 were attributed to diabetes. This illustrates why it is necessary to be proactive in managing the illness. Some factors affect how easy or how…