Kidney Week 2013 - how exercise can help - The statistics are startling: one in three Australians is at increased risk of contracting chronic kidney disease [CKD]. Managing the health problems brought on by CKD can be all encompassing, and lifestyle complications increase as the disease progresses. Now, as Kidney Health Week kicks off on May 26 to raise awareness of CKD, a new position statement from Exercise & Sports Science Australia ... (May 23, 2013)
3 Ways to Boost Your Workout With Caffeine - If your workout needs a little boost, having caffeine before you exercise can be just what you need. Studies have shown that ingesting caffeine before a workout increases your endurance , can help ease post-exercise muscle soreness, and can help sedentary people exercise more vigorously . While caffeinated gels, drinks, and chews help give a much-needed boost during endurance races, you should ... (May 20, 2013)
Can Statins Cut the Benefits of Exercise? - An important new study suggests that statins, the cholesterol-lowering medications that are the most prescribed drugs in the world, may block some of the fitness benefits of exercise, one of the surest ways to improve health. (May 22, 2013)