Pregnancy and physical activity

Pregnancy and physical activity

Women are encouraged to start or continue exercising in pregnancy to enjoy the benefits it brings. In most cases, exercise is safe and beneficial for mother and baby during pregnancy. So, keep up your usual daily exercise routine (walking, running, yoga, dancing) for...
Ankle Injuries

Ankle Injuries

  Understanding Ankle Injuries Ankle injuries are among the most common sports-related injuries. While ankle sprains are the most well-known, they can also mask other injuries such as subtle fractures, tendon injuries, or osteochondral lesions. Therefore,...
Benefits of Physical activity on Diabetes

Benefits of Physical activity on Diabetes

  Benefits of Physical Activity on Diabetes   Diabetes is a lifelong condition that causes a person’s blood sugar level to become too high.   Physical activity can help in the prevention, treatment, and management of diabetes.   Physical activity in Type 1...
Tips to be more active

Tips to be more active

“An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure” Benjamin Franklin. Since being physically active cost nothing and offers significant health benefits why not be more active? Below are some examples of how you can increase your physical activity during the...
Why sitting is bad!

Why sitting is bad!

Sitting 3 hours per day shortens your life by 2 years and damages your mind and body. Also, people with sedentary jobs have twice the risk of heart disease. Being sedentary is not the same as lack of fitness. Those are two equally important and distinct risk factors...