Ever noticed how tough it feels to hold a plank for just a minute? That is the magic of isometric exercises. They do not need ...

If you’ve ever held a plank, paused at the bottom of a squat or pressed your palms together in front of your chest, you’ve done an isometric exercise. Ta-da! These holds might look simple — after all, ...

High blood pressure, a silent killer, affects 15 per cent of Singapore residents and can be managed with exercise, diet and stress reduction. Experts recommend aerobic exercise, caution against ...

Strength training is beneficial with managed blood pressure, but heavy weights should be avoided if severe hypertension exists, says a cardiologist. Regular physical activity is a cornerstone of a ...

Sometimes, you get to the gym in high spirits, ready to sweat it out. But other days, you might be pressed for time, squeezing in a workout between brunch and dinner plans. Or maybe you start to feel ...

Among the many benefits of exercise is its research-backed ability to lower blood pressure. Research suggests that getting regular exercise, even in 10-minute increments, can drop your systolic blood ...

A pinched nerve in your neck, also known as cervical radiculopathy, can cause pain, weakness, numbness, and limited motion, according to Cleveland Clinic. Your neck contains your cervical spine, which ...

Alexandria Nyembwe is a registered nurse and health writer. She has worked in street medicine serving populations experiencing homelessness in Skid Row Los Angeles as well as in cardiovascular care in ...

Exercise is known to help prevent cancer and suppress the growth of existing tumours. It is also associated with changes in the gut microbiome – and now researchers have shown how these changes could ...

Isometric training has been practiced for centuries. The earliest adopters included martial artists in India, China and Japan, as well as yogis and Buddhist monks. Evidence suggests isometric ...

Denise Austin is putting her bikini body on display as she soaks up the sun on her Mediterranean vacation. Last week, Austin took to Instagram to share photos of herself vacationing in Cassis, France, ...