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Dr. Murat Dalkilinç walks us through it: Don’t take it sitting down The human body has evolved for movement, and prolonged sitting—a very recent innovation on the evolutionary timescale—places physical stresses on multiple body systems that can affect both short-term function and long-term health. In fact, with over 360 joints, about 700 skeletal muscles, an…

Dr. Alyssa Kuhn, arthritis specialist, shows us how: Strength, support, & control Knee stability depends on three components working together: Weakness in any one area can make your knee feel as though it may give out—or indeed, it may actually give out! So, to ensure you have those three things: Throughout, the main idea is…

Dr. Andrea Suarez helps us put it right: Retin-ouch? First, what it is: retinal (retinaldehyde) is a topical vitamin A derivative that increases cell turnover, thus rejuvenating the skin, and as such can improve the appearance of fine lines, uneven texture, and pigmentation. although it requires one fewer conversion step in the skin than retinol…

Will Harlow, the over-50s specialist physio, gives us a neat trick: As easy as A-B-C Fun fact: age itself is not the primary cause of declining balance (your body neither knows nor cares how many times you have flown around the sun, per se). Rather, reduced ankle mobility and poorer proprioception (your body’s awareness of…

Dr. Claudia Aguirre explains: What dreams may come (or not) Story time: in 1965, 17-year-old Randy Gardner stayed awake for 264 hours (11 days); by the end he had severe cognitive and perceptual impairments, including poor concentration, memory problems, paranoia, and hallucinations, though he later recovered without lasting damage. This is generally not a good…

Alisa Zuravskaja, mobility coach, shows us how to ease things up: Gently does it (but actually do it) Fun fact: persistent lower back pain is often caused by compensation patterns rather than ongoing injury, with the lower back becoming overworked when other regions fail to contribute effectively. For this reason, it’s good to give the…

There is science to it: To take arms against a sea of sleepiness and, by opposing, end it? While people can be broadly categorized into “early birds” or “night owls”, most fall somewhere along a spectrum determined by their circadian system. This circadian rhythm is regulated by nerve cell clusters in the hypothalamus, which detect…

It’s not just about menopause: The other factors Researchers (cited in the video) found that menopause itself didn’t significantly reduce metabolic rate in the women studied; instead, differences in metabolism are mainly explained by differences in fat-free mass, which is largely muscle mass. Note: the basal metabolic rate (BMR) is the energy your body uses…

Can you do it? Sit-to-rise The sit-to-rise (STR) or sitting-rising test (SRT) is a quick mobility assessment where you sit down on the floor and stand back up again using as little support as possible, measuring how well your strength, mobility, balance, coordination, and control work together. What the science says: studies involving thousands of…

Dr. Andrea Suarez shows us how: Getting off on the right foot We won’t tip-toe around these tips: Final note, on when to seek medical care: redness, swelling, drainage, severe pain, or signs of infection around a nail are best tended-to by a podiatrist. For more on all of this plus visual illustrations, enjoy; Click…

Sometimes, simple is best! So let’s keep it simple: The exercises are: For more on all of this plus visual illustrations, enjoy: Click Here If The Embedded Video Doesn’t Load Automatically! Want to learn more? You might also like: When Bad Joints Stop You From Exercising (5 Things To Change) ← isometric exercises (and other…