Tag: exercise

A neglected musculoskeletal system could cost you 20 years of independent living

A neglected musculoskeletal system could cost you 20 years of independent living

Why do our bones, joints and muscles function less well as we age? And what are the effects and implications on our life when the musculoskeletal system becomes inefficient? In this article I want to show you how looking after your musculoskeletal system could give 

How does the body respond to physical exercise?

How does the body respond to physical exercise?

Evidence shows that being physically active through regular exercise helps preventing or managing a variety of health problems and concerns, such as high blood pressure, stroke, metabolic syndrome, type 2 diabetes, many types of cancer, arthritis as well as depression and anxiety. Physical exercise is 

The Human Function Curve: understanding how to de-stress and live better

The Human Function Curve: understanding how to de-stress and live better

In 1979, British cardiologist Dr. Peter Nixon developed a diagram to illustrate the balance of good and bad stress, which was later called the Human Function Curve. Dr. Nixon used this graph to show his patients the stages of health: from a bored and inactive