Considering knee surgery? Read this first
Knee surgery is common. Young adults have their anterior cruciate ligament reconstructed after tearing it when playing sports. Middle-aged people […]
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How exercise can boost your brain function
In Canada, approximately one in five adults will experience a mental illness in their lifetime, with similar numbers reported in
Why do we get muscle cramps?
Many of us know the feeling of a cramp – whether you’ve been struck down on the sports field or
Why alcohol after sport and exercise is a bad idea
Drinking alcohol after sport is a social ritual that has become ingrained in Australian culture, and it seems professional athletes
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Does foam rolling actually do any good?
Foam rolling was once for professional athletes only. These days it’s hard to walk into a gym without tripping over
The lifestyle factors that cause cancer – and why many people are still confused by the risks
About a third of cancers could be prevented with lifestyle changes – that’s roughly a million cases of cancer in
Do athletes really need protein supplements?
Protein supplements for athletes are literally sold by the bucketful. The marketing that accompanies them persistently promotes the attainment of
Six things you can do to reduce your risk of dementia
An ageing population is leading to a growing number of people living with dementia. Dementia is an umbrella term for
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Old man strength: is dad really stronger?
Sometimes, older men seem to possess incredible strength for their age. People call it “old man strength”. But is it
Exercise can slow the ageing process – a professor explains how
The tradition of sending a telegram to every British citizen on their 100th birthday was started just over 100 years
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