The Role of Antioxidants We often hear about the benefits associated with antioxidants. The antioxidant properties of certain foods are also highlighted on the labels of products we find in grocery stores. Are these claims used for marketing purposes, or do antioxidants really have an effect on our health? Oxidative
The Important Role Muscles Play in Joint Health Do you know that the human body has over 640 muscles, all with different functions? In particular, let us think of the heart muscles (which perform a fairly obvious function), but also of the muscles, which, in combination with our joints, allow
The Benefits of Physical Activity in Those 50 and Older “Better late than never”. This saying is perfectly in line with the idea of doing physical activity. We often hear that, if you are 50 or older, it is too late to start a fitness program, or to simply playing
Tendonitis and Sports According to the International Olympic Committee (IOC), it is estimated that the number of consultations in the world due to musculoskeletal (tendons, muscles, bones) sports injuries exceeds 100 million cases per year, 50% of which are related to tendons and ligaments. The IOC states that these injuries
Self-Care at the Heart of Consumer Trends If there is one positive thing that came out of the pandemic that we have been going through for more than 2 years, it is the importance we have put on our physical and psychological well-being. This phenomenon was in fact brought to
Runners … kick-start your knees! Spring is finally knocking at the door! For many runners, this season is a synonym of new challenges on the way. But, for some other, knee pain will probably be part of the journey. “Runner’s Knee” is the most common issue experienced by runners, and
