Science Articles

Common injuries part I; Inguinal Strain.

What is an inguinal strain? An inguinal strain is an injury to the groin region in which one or more muscles in the adductor group on the inner thigh is pulled away from the tendon attaching it to the pelvis. More severe strains may be accompanied by partial or...

Did you know? Melatonin and consequences of blue light exposure before bedtime

Dear readers, Exposure to short wave light (blue light) delays and suppresses melatonin production. One study on fifty healthy young adults showed that exposure to screen light at night delays melatonin production by 90 min. Melatonin is an important energy hormone...

WHAT?! Exercise without increasing muscle mass.

Exercise without increasing muscle mass ... it is possible if the activity is done in the appropriate way and with the precise intensity for this. Calculating and making sure carbohydrates or proteins aren't excessive. This is really important in your goal to not gain...

Nutrition: Superfoods – Curcumin destroys FAT!

One of the most marked effects of Curcumin is on lipids; more commonly known as fats. This means that Curcumin helps you mobilize and burn fat. But it also means that it can have drastic effects on lipid-related conditions. How it works... Let’s take a look at its...
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