We think of blood sugar problems as being something that belongs exclusively to diabetics. However, that’s not true, and if you don’t know about the various conditions and medications that can cause changes in your blood sugar, you may not be able to spot when something is wrong. One possible cause is an insulinoma. An […]
If you’re an evolutionary biologist, adaptation probably has a very specific meaning to you. In the exercise context, however, it’s something a little different. It’s about how your body reacts to the stress you put it under during your session. If you want to be effective in your training and recovery, you need to understand
Part of the reason that exercising your muscles and getting them to grow can be complicated is that there are different types of muscle constructed in different ways. Which muscles are you focusing on, and how can you maximize their potential? Broadly speaking, there are three types of muscle. There’s the cardiac muscle, which is
There are few things more annoying than that itch that you just can’t scratch. Even worse, trying to find the words to describe the itch can be challenging in itself. Itching isn’t pain, although it involves similar nerve bundles, so what exactly is it? Why has our body decided that this is an appropriate reaction
We all know that cholesterol is dependent on what we eat, with a bit of how we exercise and maybe some genetics thrown in. Doctors are normally pretty clear when they’re telling us our cholesterol is too high and the steps we need to take to lower it, and therefore protect our heart health. So,
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Whether you’re eating a chili con carne from Mexico, jerk chicken with rice and peas from the Caribbean, a curry from India or a noodle dish from China, there’s a fair chance that chili is going to be a vital ingredient on your shopping list. Chili isn’t just a tasty, tongue-tingling addition, though. There has
If you know anything about histamine (and you’re not a doctor or scientist who studies the stuff), it’s probably because of allergies. You need histamine for your immune response, but sometimes it gets carried away trying to battle things that aren’t actually threats. That’s an allergic reaction. A less talked-about aspect of histamine is how
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