You may have heard of this but weren’t sure what it means. Here’s our summary. The Norwegian 4×4 is a method of Cardio Training where you perform 4 reps of 4 minutes of cardio, with a 3-4 minute rest in between. For example, you might run for 4 minutes, then rest for 3, then run […]
And more importantly, could they actually make your knee worse? A new article was just published on Medscape that looked at the effectiveness of knee Arthroscopy surgery. Specifically, they were looking at people who had degeneration or small tears in the meniscus (cartilage). Surgery is commonly prescribed for people with knee pain who have this […]
Ok I know this is super early stage, and it’s only been tested in animals so we can’t read too much into it. Buuuuuttttttt….. the early signs are very promising! And at the very least they provide a pathway to future research. To read the original article, click here. To date, the way we try […]
A new article from ScienceAlert explains that keeping your brain active and challenged—what researchers call “brain stretching”—may help protect against dementia as we age. Dementia, which includes Alzheimer’s disease, causes memory loss and thinking problems, and scientists are still searching for effective ways to prevent it. This new research highlights the power of mental activity […]
Ayurvedic Medicine views each season differently, which is one of the things that makes it so incredibly interesting. Our Naturopath and Ayurvedic Practitioner Padi has jotted down some thoughts regarding things to focus on as we enter Autumn, and dropped an update on her next Breathwork Course. As the weather begins to cool, it’s a […]
As researchers dig deeper into the long term effects of drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy, more things are being discovered. A recently published article looked at whether it has a long term effect on bone mineral density as a potential cause of joint issues in the future. Some medicines called GLP-1 drugs—like Ozempic and Wegovy—help […]
To read the report or the full study on this, click here. Researchers in Sweden have created a new type of bone‑repair material made from cartilage that has had all its living cells removed. What remains is the natural framework of the tissue, which still contains signals that help guide the body’s healing process. This […]
When I saw that headline on the News Medical site it clearly caught my attention. Here is a summary of the article or a link to it if you’d like to read more about the study. The article covers a randomized controlled trial examining whether daily peanut butter supplementation can improve physical function in adults […]
Recreational running is one of the most popular sports in the world, with over 620 million people running frequently for fun globally. Despite its many health benefits — including physical fitness, stress reduction, and increased life expectancy — running also carries a notably high injury burden, with more than five injuries occurring per 1,000 hours […]
Our Osteopath Marcus wrote this fantastic outline on all things related to bicep tendon injuries. A lot of tendon injuries have similarities in the way they are managed so some of this information would apply to things like and Achilles Tendon injury, Glute Medius tendon, Golfers or Tennis Elbow injuries etc. If you want any […]
