by zaadmin | Jan 20, 2012 | Doctor
This article was provided in response to Bryan J Veal about ‘Bloody urine’ experienced after running. Doctor Andrew Bosch – resident exercise physiologist Bloody urine: Why? Long distance runners should always keep a close watch on their urine output since it serves...
by zaadmin | Jan 20, 2012 | Doctor
Anemia has been identified as the most common medical condition among athletes. It is more common in females than males and especially in female athletes. Anemia and iron deficiency The capacity of the body to transport oxygen is one of the factors which limits...
by zaadmin | Dec 16, 2011 | Doctor
Heart and lung function The human body is built for physical activity,not for rest. Man through the ages man has used his muscles to survive during his working hours, as well as leisure time, demanding physical effort. Today we live a more sedentary life. The human...
by zaadmin | Dec 16, 2011 | Doctor
Those who run or walk briskly for 35 to 45 minutes per day, five days a week, spend about half the number of days per year suffering from cold symptoms, compared to sedentary people. In addition, about 60 per cent of recreational runners experience fewer colds after...
by zaadmin | Dec 16, 2011 | Doctor
Running is good for maintaining regular bowel movements. This is one theory on why there is a decreased incidence of colon cancer among those who partake in running. BUT, it can also be said that it may be too much of a good thing. Quite common : An estimated 20-50%...
by zaadmin | Dec 16, 2011 | Doctor
Exercise-induced bronchial obstruction is also known as exercise-induced asthma (EIA). This disease is one that occurs most in asthmatic persons. An exercise-induced asthmatic attack can be brought on by exercise in some individuals and can be provoked in others, on...
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