We all know that water is our body’s principal chemical component which makes up to 60% of the body mass weight. Each and every part of human body relies on water for optimal functionality. All the organs, cells and tissues need water to work properly and that makes water crucial for survival. Why water is …
Our environment plays an important role in the way we feel, think and respond to different situations. What we see, hear and smell in our surroundings impacts our brain in different ways making us feel happy, sad, anxious, or stressed out. Research reveals that environment affects our mental health and since our environment keeps on …
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Wikipedia defines “Stretching” as a form of exercise which is targeted at specific muscles or tendons making them flexed or stretched in order to gain an increase in muscle’s felt elasticity and acquire comfortable muscle tone. This results in increased flexibility and added range of motion for the body. Building muscle and achieving aerobic fitness …
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Our body needs vitamin D for a number of reasons. Human body performs physical movements and actions with the help of muscles and bones. Muscles are involved in nearly all bodily movements and also serve an important role in maintaining body posture and joint stability. But muscles cannot work alone without bones helping them by …
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Yoga is known to be practised since old ages and is a well-reputed form of exercise till today. Its history dates back to around 3000BC and is considered to be originated in ancient India. Yoga is a combination of physical, mental and spiritual practices which may allow an individual to learn techniques to control body …
You might have heard of Callisthenics if you are into exercise and fitness. Wikipedia defines Calisthenics as a form of exercise incorporating motor movements that involve a large group of muscles, such as pushing, grasping, running, etc. These exercises are termed as “bodyweight exercise” since these exercises are done with minimal use of the equipment …
When we talk about wearable technology the first thing that comes to mind is smartwatches. Have you ever thought that how dramatically this electronic device has evolved over the years? The journey from just a fancy electronic timekeeping device to countless uses it now offers is so overwhelming and surprising at the same time. A …
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Staying active and healthy comes from regular exercise but how much exercise does one need to achieve fitness goals depends on many factors. No matter what you are aiming at in terms of fitness, too much exercise isn’t always a good approach. Your body needs rest and that is why it is very important to …
Pain can generally be defined as a highly unpleasant physical sensation which is carried through the nervous system to the brain. It can be caused by illness, injury or surgery and its nature ranges from annoying to enervative. Pains have different prevalence time depending on the cause: can be consistent, can appear suddenly and can …
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Allied health is referred to as a wide range of health services provided by professionals who are not doctors, dentists or nurses. Allied health therapists are a distinct group of health professionals who have expertise in disease prevention and transmission, diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation, and cater to all age groups. Coupled with assistive technology and …
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