GENERAL HEALTH & FITNESS ARTICLES

Recent years have seen an enormous increase in research interest into the effects of exercise on our brains.

Men and women are quite different in regards to exercise physiology, and this is why male and female body's will respond quite differently to similar stimuli.

Massages are purported to provide a host of benefits following exercise. However how true are these claims?

How important are the shoes you wear to the success of your workout? The giant shoe manufacturers would have you believe it’s critical. New models and new marketing campaigns promise significant new physiological benefits based on improved shoe technology.

In today’s busy world, anxiety and stress are common problems for many adults. For some, it is based on a chronic anxiety condition that has lasted since childhood. For others anxiety and stress occur as occasional, unpleasant moments based on currently stressful situations.

What’s the difference between a get rich quick scheme and a get fit quick scheme? The get rich scheme might actually have a small chance of working. With so many weight loss and diet scams, you need to be careful when pursuing your weight loss goals.

Ankle problems are very common, often resulting from ankle sprains. We discuss methods of dealing with ankle problems.

A few years ago, a study examining stresses on runners in high-altitude conditions revealed an additional stress in some of the runners: the use of ibuprofen. We discuss the potentially harmful effects of ibuprofen ingestion prior to exercise.

Knee problems are one of the most common complaints among people who exercise regularly. Whether or not you are a serious athlete, knowing how to protect your knees can mean the difference between having a fulfilling, active life or extended limited mobility.

When we feel an ache or pain, our first inclination is to suspect a problem in the bones and joints. However, successfully treating and preventing aches and pains means looking more globally at how all the elements of the musculoskeletal system work together.