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Losing muscle mass as we age is inevitable. How much muscle is lost and how fast it happens, well – that depends on us and how well we take care of our bodies. In his latest Q&A session HIF fitness guru Brian Killian explains why age isn’t the deciding factor in terms of muscle lose and offers his expert advice on strengthening exercises to engage in to ensure muscle mass retention.
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Huntington’s disease (HD) is a devastating, progressive neurological disease that is inherited from your parents. Symptoms typically manifest between 35-44 years of age, resulting in uncontrolled movements, emotional disturbance and cognitive decline that progressively worsen. The person will survive, on average, 20 years with these symptoms. Although physicians can prescribe medicines to help control some of the symptoms of the disease, there is no way to cure or halt progression of HD. There has been some progress made in understanding HD. In 1983, researchers discovered the first genetic marker for HD. This was a crucial piece of the HD puzzle, and in 1993 led to the eventual discovery of the mutation that causes HD, opening the door for genetic testing and new methods of research dedicated to finding a cure. However,
Do you know what a Dental Auxiliary does? Your dentist would be lost without them (just ask Dr Emma!) In this article for HIF, Dr Emma proudly introduces the various auxiliary roles and delves into their core differences.
Have you ever enjoyed a day off training, then hit the gym a day later to find getting out of bed or even walking to your car a major physical feat? Don’t worry, you’re not alone! According to HIF fitness blogger Brian Killian, “This type of feeling is so common, it’s actually got its own label – Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness – or DOMS for short”. So what causes it, how dangerous is it, and more importantly should we stop training when suffering from it?