During Winter Don’t Forget Vitamin D Perhaps you have already been advised to take a vitamin D supplement, especially during the winter months? Health care professionals believe that many Canadians are likely to suffer from a vitamin D deficiency, a vitamin which is essential to our health. With the following
Collagen, the glue of the body! Collagen is the fibrous structural protein that makes up the white fibres (collagen fibres) of skin, tendons, bones, cartilage, and all other connective tissues. It is also found widespread in the gelatinous substances of the body to provide stiffening properties, such as in the
Collagen and Bone Health You probably already know that collagen is an essential component for the proper functioning of the human body. It is found in most of the body’s tissues: bones, muscles, tendons, ligaments, organs, tissues, skin, and more! It is its role in bone health that interests us
What is the importance of collagen in the tendons? First of all, a tendon is a band of fibrous connective tissue that connects muscle to bone. Tendons provide an essential support in joint movement. The multiple functions of tendons include attaching muscles to bones, joining and stabilizing skeletal joints, and
Benefits of Walking There is a sport that is accessible to all and has many unsuspected benefits. Indeed, some people even hesitate to call this discipline a “sport,” and yet! It is an excellent way to maintain physical fitness when practised regularly. As you may have guessed, this is about
Why Do Joints Crack? Causes and Myths Explained Joints are complex structures at the juncture between two bones. Some joints are mobile and allow a relatively wide range of movements. However, in certain situations, these joints crack and make noises. But what is the reason for this sound, and, above all, does
