Cardiovascular diseases are the leading cause of death worldwide. Recently, hypertension (high blood pressure) has been recognized as a major prevalent cardiovascular risk factor by WHO and American Heart Association. Unfortunately, less than 45% of the patients respond favourably to currently available anti-hypertensive medications. There is an urgent need to find more effective medicines for […]

“We find that the more time children spend outdoors the more active they are,” said David Dzewaltowski, professor of physical activity and public health in the Kansas State University College of Human Ecology. He called the lack of physical activity in children today a national problem, adding, “We think children are physically active, but studies […]

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 […]