Many of us are familiar with different cuisines, especially now that foods from around the world are so popular in the UK. We often talk about going for a Chinese or an Indian meal, without really thinking about how these cuisines developed over time. What we may not consider is how different cuisines can influence […]
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We know that good nutrition throughout life can help decrease the risk of chronic disease. But it is also true that it’s never too late to make changes to improve healthy aging. Older adults in general are more at risk of developing chronic conditions, such as diabetes, heart disease and cancer. But the good news
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Ageing and muscle mass are usually seen as having a negative relationship. We are under the impression that as we get older, we will lose muscle and strength and we think this is inevitable. However, the good news is that the ability of muscle protein to respond to resistance (promote growth), is preserved until very
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Muscle mass is the weight of your muscle tissue which usually comprises of skeletal muscle, smooth muscle (internal organs) and cardiac muscle (heart muscle). We’re usually most interested in skeletal muscle tissue which is for voluntary movement and this is what our training usually targets. Another term that you may hear is lean body mass.
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What is healthspan? You may have heard the word ‘healthspan’ being used in many articles the last few years and wondered what this is and how it fits into your life. Firstly, let’s define a more regular term that you will have heard of; lifespan. Lifespan is how many years we live from birth until
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