Magnesium is an essential nutrient that plays an important role in muscular health and recovery. After a grueling workout, you need to replenish your electrolytes and magnesium levels. Magnesium and muscle recovery In a study involving marathon runners, researchers discovered that magnesium was the most highly depleted electrolyte in the participants, with potassium a close second. Athletes require magnesium because … Continue reading If you work out, you need magnesium: It promotes recovery after strenuous exercise
Food supplements can play a big role in enhancing muscle detoxification in athletes
An amino acid found in many dietary supplements for athletes may play a crucial role in the production of carnosine in skeletal muscle, suggest researchers from Brazil. A natural compound mainly found in muscle tissue and the brain, carnosine helps get rid of reactive aldehydes, which are compounds that can damage the structure and function of … Continue reading Food supplements can play a big role in enhancing muscle detoxification in athletes
High Sugar Diet May Epigenetically Affect Sperm Quality
Obesity continues to be a rising problem in the US. It can result in a number of negative health effects that can shorten life expectancy like diabetes, hypertension, and can even alter the functionality of sperm in men. With fertility levels in recent decline for both women and men it’s important to understand all factors that contribute to healthy reproduction. … Continue reading High Sugar Diet May Epigenetically Affect Sperm Quality
Do you need to sweat to have a good workout?
Some people believe that a great workout should leave you tired and sweating buckets all the time. But according to health experts, sweating doesn’t always indicate a successful exercise routine. Why do people sweat? Sweat evaporates from your skin to prevent your body from overheating after a grueling exercise. If you don’t sweat after an arduous workout session, you … Continue reading Do you need to sweat to have a good workout?
Muscles ‘Remember’ Previous Exercise in the Form of Epigenetic Tags on DNA
Our muscles may actually possess a molecular memory in the form of epigenetic marks on our DNA. According to a study published in Scientific Reports, these chemical tags tell a tale of when skeletal muscles grew after exercise and could possibly help them grow bigger later on. Although you might think that month-long resistance training class that you’ve been meaning to sign … Continue reading Muscles ‘Remember’ Previous Exercise in the Form of Epigenetic Tags on DNA
Epigenetics May Explain Why Stress From Exercise is Good for the Heart
In the exercise community, it is often preached that working out is a form of medicine and can be crucial to maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Routine exercise helps to retain healthy body weight and has been shown to lower the risk of diseases such as diabetes, obesity, and high blood pressure. It’s even been shown … Continue reading Epigenetics May Explain Why Stress From Exercise is Good for the Heart
Do you have scoliosis? Improve your alignment with these 7 exercises and stretches
A person with scoliosis has a spine that curves sideways. Depending on the severity of the condition, scoliosis can cause mild or intense pain. Scoliosis can cause weakness, and it can change the way you walk. Fortunately, scoliosis can be addressed with the right kinds of exercises and stretching. Can you treat scoliosis? Mild cases of scoliosis can … Continue reading Do you have scoliosis? Improve your alignment with these 7 exercises and stretches
9 Exercises for upper back pain relief
Upper back pain can cause discomfort and may have an effect on your mood and overall health. It can stem from different causes, such as poor posture, improper lifting technique or overuse. To release the buildup of tension in the upper back, you need to stretch and loosen it. Try the exercises below to address upper back … Continue reading 9 Exercises for upper back pain relief
Study: Exercise can keep cirrhosis and liver cancer at bay
Approximately 30 percent of the American population – or around 100 million Americans – suffer from nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), a condition in which fat builds up in the liver. In some cases, this condition can lead to liver cirrhosis (scarring) or even liver cancer. Fortunately, people with NAFLD can reduce their risk of liver … Continue reading Study: Exercise can keep cirrhosis and liver cancer at bay
Running outside vs. running on a treadmill: Which exercise is right for you?
Running is a wonderful aerobic exercise that offers numerous health benefits. It can reduce stress, strengthen the bones, help burn calories, and improve heart health. Running can be done indoors (on a treadmill) or outdoors — depending on a person’s preference — and each comes with its own advantages and disadvantages. If you can’t decide … Continue reading Running outside vs. running on a treadmill: Which exercise is right for you?
Dr. Eddy Bettermann MD 