A study presented at the British Cardiovascular Society (BCS) conference in Manchester in 2023 changed the way people understood heart attack. The study, led by doctors from the Belfast Health and Social Care Trust and the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland found that serious heart attacks are more likely to occur on a Monday…
You must have come across a popular adage that conveys that excess of everything causes problems. The same stands true for important supplements as well. While we consume them without a proper certified prescription, assuming that one pill of calcium or vitamin D won’t do any harm to the body, the reality is it can…
The 6-minute walking test is a simple, non-invasive measure of functional capacity; in this case, it focuses on endurance and aerobic capacity. It measures how far one can walk on a hard, flat surface within six minutes at his or her own pace. While not much of a test at first glance, it holds valuable…
One of the simplest types of exercise is walking, but when done briskly, it may be a powerful instrument to help improve health. Our physical and emotional well-being can be greatly enhanced by just 30 minutes of vigorous walking every day. However, we have to stick to a few basic guidelines if we want to…
In today’s world, it is essential to stay active in order to be healthy and fit physically as well as mentally. There are numerous different exercises, but among them, two simpler and effective exercises are spot jogging and walking. Both are accessible, do not require special equipment, and can be done by people at different…
Imagine going outside to begin your day and feeling the cool, smooth grass beneath your feet. Most of us have had this simple pleasure at some point, but did you know that it can really have positive effects on your health? Going for a barefoot stroll on grass, sometimes referred to as “earthing” or “grounding,”…
