Sports Medicine Archives - Page 29 of 35

Underweight? How to Gain Weight

We hear a lot about dieting and losing weight, but not so much about trying to gain weight. There is […]

Looking for link between gene and pregnancy weight gain

Even before the release of revised pregnancy weight-gain guidelines in the United States, a researcher at the University of Rochester […]

Assessing Central Obesity: Waist to Hip Ratio

Waist to hip ratio: The waist to hip ratio (WHR) is a simple measure of central obesity. Central obesity is an excess accumulation of fat in the abdominal area, particularly due to excess visceral fat. The score from the WHR predicts the risk of developing several conditions...

Health Checks in Childhood

Health Checks in Childhood: Children should visit a health professional at birth, 1-4 weeks, 6-8 weeks, 6-8 months, 18 months, 2-3 years and 4-5 years. During these visits, their immunisation status and developmental status will be checked.

Groin strain

Groin strain is a term used to describe an injury to one of the muscles or tendons located within the groin region of the inner thigh.

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Resistance/Weight Training Exercises

Resistance training has become an increasingly popular exercise. There are a number of common resistance training exercises used to work the major muscle groups.

Pregnancy: Overview

Pregnancy is controlled by a woman’s reproductive organs and menstrual cycle. Although it occurs naturally after unprotected sex, planning and visiting the doctor are essential for a healthy pregnancy, as is developing strategies to cope with symptoms like morning sickness at...

Obesity and Weight Loss

Obesity is an increasingly common health condition. It occurs when a person consumes more energy through eating than they expend through exercise and is associated with a range of serious health conditions including metabolic syndrome and cancer. Healthy eating and exercise are...

Resistance training (weight training; strength training)

Resistance training: A type of physical activity that involves some form of resistance used against a muscle contraction. There are many types of resistance that can be used, each specific for the type of RT and the goals of the exercise.