Tips For Better Balance Falls are a real threat to our health, especially as we age. The Institut national de la santé publique du Québec has recently published a report indicating that 19,087 seniors had to be hospitalized following a fall in 2016. Unfortunately, a significant portion of these people see their
The role of collagen in muscles Human body counts about 640 muscles, which makes 40% of the total body weight. Muscles are made up of cells intertwined by a connective tissue that acts as a support. This tissue, rich in collagen, is one of the main constituents of muscle. It
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
