Blood
30 Jul 2009
What are drugs? An introduction to pharmacology
A drug is a chemical that interacts with proteins in the body to affect a physiological function. This is the general idea behind all medicine.…
Bone
07 Jul 2009
Exercise: Resistance Training
Resistance training, including resistance bands and weight training, strengthens bones and prevents bone conditions like osteoporosis.
Children's Health
07 Jul 2009
Exercise: Stretching and Recovery
Stretching exericses to increase flexibility, like yoga and pilates, should be combined with cardio and weight training.
Children's health
07 Jul 2009
Pregnancy and Exercise
For the most part, life goes on as normal during pregnancy, including being active. There are a few exceptions and a few things to think…
Children's Health
01 Jul 2009
Exercise and Activity
Exercise and physical activity includes cardio or aerobic exercise, stretching or flexibiltiy exercise, and weight or resistance bands exercise.
Blood
29 Apr 2009
Scars
A scar (also known as a cicatrix) is fibrous tissue that is visible following healing of a wound. The formation of scars is a normal…
Blood
14 Mar 2009
Failed back surgery syndrome (FBSS)
Failed back surgery syndrome (FBSS) is characterised by continuing back and/or leg pain after lower spinal surgery. It occurs after 5-40% of surgeries.
Diseases
27 Feb 2009
Groin strain
Groin strain is a term used to describe an injury to one of the muscles or tendons located within the groin region of the inner…
Bone
20 Feb 2009
Resistance/Weight Training Exercises
Resistance training has become an increasingly popular exercise. There are a number of common resistance training exercises used to work the major muscle groups.
