Walking, fast or slow, is wonderful exercise. But now a first-of-its-kind study shows that to get the most health benefits from walking, many of us need to pick up the pace. The findings stem from a new analysis of National Walkers’ Health Study in the US, a large database of information maintained at the Lawrence […]

Unfortunately, knee osteoarthritis, a condition characterized by a slow, steady loss of the knee’s cushioning cartilage, is progressive and, at the moment, incurable, says Dr. Michael Parks, an orthopedic surgeon at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York City, who specializes in knee replacements. But there are ways to slow the progression. “The most […]

Feeling a little rusty after those cold, dark months of not running as far or as often as you’d like to admit? It’s time to start feeling efficient again running your favourite trails and routes with a body that’s ready to go. Let’s set some new goals and get you back on track. The first […]

Osteoporosis is the loss of calcium and other minerals from a person’s bones, which makes the bones susceptible to fracturing (breaking). A nutritious diet including calcium-rich foods and regular exercise throughout a person’s life (including during childhood and adolescence) will reduce the risk of osteoporosis in later years. People with existing osteoporosis can also benefit […]

The post-menopausal women who may be at risk of osteoporosis (bone loss), as well as at risk of osteoarthritis, can safely carry out progressive high-impact training to maintain bone health and physical function. This was found out in a study conducted in the Department of Sport and Health Sciences at the University of Jyväskylä, Finland. […]