An athlete usually puts his/her body through hell in an effort to be the best at what He/she does. The actual practice sessions coupled with weight training workouts and extra conditioning take a toll on the body. The ability to recover from all of these stresses can be the difference between a champion and a [...]
Anabolic-androgenic steroids are increasingly used by athletes for enhanced power, endurance and muscle mass despite their harmful side effects and consequent prohibition in sports. They are artificially made bio-chemical agents related to the male sex hormones.
Insomnia is a sleeping disorder whose symptoms are manifested in the failure to fall asleep or retain sleep for a considerable amount of time. Insomniacs often complain about fatigue and inability to rest their mind.
Scientific accounts term alcohol as a drug. It can also act as a nutrient since it provides energy amounting to about 7 kcal per gram. One drink of alcohol is considered to be an amount found in 340ml of beer, 114ml of wine, or 35ml of 40 per cent spirits. Alcohol affects most cells of [...]
The unexplained underperformance syndrome, UUPS or UPS, previously known as overtraining syndrome (OTS) is redefined as the slowdown in athletic performance despite a relative rest of two weeks (R. Budgett et al.). Underperformance Syndrome is differentiated from chronic fatigue syndrome in that in the latter the symptoms are severe and may last up to six [...]
Bone accretion refers to the rapid increase in bone mass which occurs during the late childhood and puberty stage. At least half of the bone calcium is accumulated during this period. Any impairment in the natural process of bone accretion can lead to serious problems like risks of osteoporosis, a disease that makes bones more prone [...]
Sports and diabetes were regarded as unlikely allies. Patients having diabetes were discouraged from doing even exercises considering the risk of high blood sugar levels produced as a result of the release of increased amount of glucose during exercises. The risk of hypoglycemia or low blood sugar levels was also feared as a result of [...]
Anemia is caused by the low blood cell count in the blood. One of the causes of anemia is the deficiency of iron. Iron is required for the production of hemoglobin which gives blood the red color. In the absence of hemoglobin, the carrying of oxygen to the cells is severely affected. The deficiency of [...]
Herbs are increasingly used these days for healing purposes and boost the immune system. They are preferred for the simple reason that they are close to nature and have minimal side effects.
It is estimated that about twenty per cent of injuries in sports involve the lower back or neck. Sports involving continuous impact, like running, or loading weight at the end of a range-of-motion, such as weightlifting, can cause injuries to the lower back. Sports like football can cause injuries to the cervical spine or the [...]
