The Health Benefits and Risks of Physical Activity, Exercise, and Fitness
“Lack of activity destroys the good condition of every human being, while movement and methodical physical exercise save it and preserve it.” … Read more
Muscular Strength
19 Important Causes of Fatigue – Tiredness and Chronic Fatigue Explained
“Fatigue is here, in my body, in my legs and eyes. That is what gets you in the end. Faith is only a word, embroidered.” ― Margaret Atwood, The Handmaid’s Tale. Fatigue or tiredness is a common medical complaint that may seriously affect people’s quality of life. However, despite many possible underlying causes, a specific medical disorder is seldom … Read more
Muscular Strength and Longevity – The Role of Strength Training
In 1953, British researchers discovered that drivers of London’s double-decker buses were more likely to suffer a deadly heart attack than the more physically active conductors (1). Another study published five years later found that the risk of heart attack was higher among government clerks than postmen (2). These studies laid the foundation for the hypothesis … Read more