Whether you’re holding on to your dog’s leash for your life or trying to open that pickle jar, there’s one term you should be familiar with: grip strength! Grip strength has a place both in real life and in the gym, where it helps you carry weights and hold the bar with confidence without feeling…
Eating many foods with flavanols (antioxidants found in certain fruits, vegetables, tea, and cocoa) may help in diet and be good for your blood pressure, according to a study published in Scientific Reports in October 2020. researchers examined data on blood pressure, cardiovascular disease, and urinalysis results, looking for biomarkers of flavan-3-ol, a substance that…
How to get started and how to improve ? Fitness means functionality and improves your ability to carry out daily activities. And no, you don’t have to spend hours at the gym to get in shape. Peter Stark/Getty Images Many people try to be fit. After all, fitness equals health. Good general physical condition is associated…
A guide to the scientific plan for lowering blood pressure The Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) diet was adopted by the U.S. News & World Report as one of the top diets out there, and that’s no surprise. Limitations with no scientific evidence to support its effectiveness, the DASH diet consists of attainable nutritional…