An overnight fast of 8–10 h is normal for most people. Fasting is characterised by a coordinated set of metabolic changes designed to spare carbohydrate and increase reliance on fat as a substrate for ...

The prefrontal cortex (PFC) provides 'top-down', higher-order guidance of thought, attention, behaviour and emotion, with dorsolateral regions regulating cognition, and ventromedial regions regulating ...

Flexibility is the ability of your joints to move through their full range of motion without pain or stiffness. It also refers to the pliability of the muscles that support the joints. Flexible ...

Regularly sleeping less than you need can harm your health and safety. Most adults do best with 7 to 9 hours per night. Getting at least 7 hours of sleep may support weight management by affecting ...

After taking a small dose of inorganic nitrate for three days, healthy people consume less oxygen while riding an exercise bike. A new study traces that improved performance to increased efficiency of ...

Jillian Kubala, MS, is a registered dietitian based in Westhampton, NY. Jillian uses a unique and personalized approach to help her clients achieve optimal wellness through nutrition and lifestyle ...

Injury and illness surveillance, and epidemiological studies, are fundamental elements of concerted efforts to protect the health of the athlete. To encourage consistency in the definitions and ...