Injury is a fact of life for most athletes, but for some professionals, weekend exercise warriors and the average person, we seem to be more injury-prone than others. Whether we are jogging, doing an aerobic workout or playing futsal, we get injur ...
I drink more than 2 litres of water a day. However I always seem to be very thirsty after my exercises, despite hydrating before, during and after. I can’t seem to reach that satiety point where I no longer feel thirsty. Is there something wrong with m ...
It is dangerous to ignore irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) as those who suffer from it are more likely to have other chronic health conditions such as cardiovascular disease, respiratory disease, can ...
My stomach is bloated after meals – the most common symptom of gluten intolerance. I have various gastric distress conditions too – from cramping, diarrhoea, constipation, abdominal pain, and acid reflux. I have always felt extremely tired desp ...
You’ve probably wondered how you developed diabetes. You may worry that your children will develop it too. Since diabetes is a disease characterised by high blood sugar levels, many people wonder whether eating sugar can cause it. WHO states that d ...
Genetic variants and the recovery process. Are you one of the lucky ones who seldom fall sick? And even if you sometimes succumb, do you always find yourself recovering quickly? In fact, you often bounce back into your daily routine immediately withou ...
Is it because of my DNA? It’s a fact of life that all of us do occasionally get sick at some point in our lives. Especially when we don’t take care of ourselves, if we are sleep-deprived, don’t drink enough water, and don’t eat a balanced diet. Leadin ...
Your genetic blueprint and the link to Vitamin D deficiency In the hectic world we live in today, it is not unusual to sometimes feel like you are running on empty, especially on a busy day when you have so much to accomplish with limited time. Y ...
The Relationship Between Genes and Academic Achievements “Pay attention and focus” or “Just a few more pages, then you can take a break.” Many parents can probably relate to cajoling their young children to sit down and focus on school work on a ...
Is there a relationship between genes and long term weight management? Have you ever wondered why do you regain weight after you have worked so hard to lose it? Well, you are not alone. A Stanford University study suggests that 95% of people who lose ...
