Image by Skeeze (Pixabay) It is mostly accepted that running a marathon is a physical challenge, and even more running an ultramarathon, although the physiological effects of running distances longer… Read more »
Photo by Matt Lee in Unsplash The pelvic floor is a structure composed of muscles and connective tissue, underneath the pelvis, and whose function is separate the pelvic cavity and… Read more »
Photo by Pexels in Pixabay Exercise-induced muscle damage occurs after unaccustomed exercise. It was firstly described in 1902 as a delayed muscle soreness being already suggested that it was caused… Read more »
Image by Gerd Altmann (Pixabay) During marathon history results have implied that there may be a genetic component involved in giving many nations their big champions. The first United States… Read more »
Image from Hbieser in Pixabay Vitamin D helps the body to absorb calcium. Its active form is the calcitriol, which acts binding to specific receptors, the VDR, present in most… Read more »
Exercise induced hyponatremia occurs relatively often and has caused deaths in otherwise healthy individuals. It is associated to a wide variety of sports besides endurance events, and its main reason… Read more »
Physical inactivity is one of the main causes of chronic disease and premature death in the world. Consequently, exercise is usually recommended at all ages. Children practicing regular exercise have… Read more »
Photo by Mesa Minkkinen (Pixabay) It is well known that sport participation carries a set of physical health benefits: reduced all-cause mortality, longer lifespan, and reduced risks of diabetes, cardiovascular… Read more »
Honey has a composition that is approximately 80% carbohydrates and 19% water, with a whole set of components, among them: proteins, amino acids, minerals, polyphenols, vitamins and enzymes. There are… Read more »
Photo by Arzu Cengiz (Unsplash) Sleep is essential for health and quality of life, but it is also determinant for recovery and adaptions to exercise. The duration of sleep and… Read more »
