Muscles are getting plenty of positive press lately and for good reason.

Increasingly, we are understanding that lifting weights or doing resistance exercises are not just about getting ripped (though if that’s your driver, all power to you).

By building muscle, we can safeguard against falls into older age, make our bones stronger and less brittle, better control our blood-sugar levels and reduce the risk of a suite of serious diseases.

“It’s really about improving functioning, improving capacity,” physiotherapist Sammy Prowse, who works with the AFL’s Hawthorn Football Club, tells ABC RN’s Life Matters.

AstraZeneca withdraws COVID vaccine worldwide
AstraZeneca, the British pharmaceutical firm, is presently pulling its COVID vaccine from global circulation. This action follows months after the company acknowledged, for the first time in court records, the potential for a rare and hazardous side effect associated with the vaccine. The withdrawal request was submitted on March 5 and became effective this Tuesday, as reported.
“Have disclosed all side effects in packaging”: Serum Institute of India
In response to the side effects of the vaccine, the Serum Institute of India has said that they have disclosed all the rare to very rare side effects in its packaging since 2021.”We fully understand the ongoing concerns and it’s crucial to emphasize our commitment to transparency and safety. From the outset, we have disclosed all rare to very rare side effects, including Thrombosis with Thrombocytopenia Syndrome, in the packaging insert in 2021,” the SII spokesperson said.
West Nile fever spreads in Kerala
In three districts of Kerala—Malappuram, Kozhikode, and Thrissur—more than 10 cases of West Nile fever, transmitted by the Culex species of mosquitoes, have been reported. Responding to the increase in infections, the State Health Department has issued an alert and directed authorities to intensify pre-monsoon cleaning efforts.
7 diseases linked to asthma
Although asthma is a common respiratory condition marked by airway inflammation and narrowing, it often coexists with other illnesses, worsening symptoms and complicating treatment.
Summer pregnancy survival guide
Attention expecting mothers! With rising temperatures, it’s essential to focus on your health for a comfortable experience during the sunny season. Keep hydrated by consuming water-rich foods such as watermelon and cucumber. Take shelter indoors during the hottest hours to prevent fatigue. When outdoors, protect yourself from the sun’s rays with loose clothing and sunscreen.
Best diet to give children for their eyes
Consuming a balanced diet is crucial for the growth of a child. The developing eye requires specific micronutrients like vitamin A, essential fatty acids, and zinc. Deficiency in these nutrients can lead to various eye conditions such as keratomalacia and night blindness due to lack of vitamin A, repeated bleeds in the conjunctiva due to vitamin C deficiency, and impaired brain development due to essential fatty acid deficiency.
Easy tips to increase walking speed
Speeding up your walking can enhance calorie burning, enhance cardiovascular health, and make your walks more effective. Whether you’re walking for fitness, transportation, or daily errands, here are some simple pointers to help you increase your walking speed.
5 warning signs of ovarian cyst to know
Ovarian cysts, characterized by fluid-filled or solid sacs forming within or on the ovary’s surface, are frequent occurrences in women of reproductive age. Often, these cysts go unnoticed and resolve independently without any symptoms or complications. Nonetheless, specific warning signals should not be disregarded, as they may signify a more significant problem necessitating medical intervention.
While walking do these 3 exercises to lose arm fat
Regardless of whether you’re walking outdoors, on a treadmill, or simply around the house, we’ve compiled a list of arm exercises that you can integrate into your walks. Remember to proceed at your own pace and prioritize walking over arm movements. Focus on maintaining balance and controlling your upper body. To engage your core and enhance stability while walking, draw your navel towards your spine.

As a dog owner and a fitness writer, I do a lot of walking. While testing out some of the best walking shoes recently, I wondered whether or not my stroll counted as a workout. My heart rate was elevated and I was breaking a sweat but I wasn’t sure I was doing enough to improve my cardio fitness.

I decided to speak to NASM-certified personal trainer, Ellen Thompson, the head personal trainer at Blink Fitness NYC. Not only did I want to know if walking is technically cardio, but I wanted to find out if there was a minimum pace I needed to hit to turn my walk into a cardio workout.