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Physical activity doesn't need to be complicated. Even just a brisk, ten-minute daily walk can deliver a host of health benefits—lowering the risk of several diseases, including heart disease, stroke and several cancers. And by making a few small changes to the way you walk, you can transform this simple everyday activity, making it even more beneficial for your health.
On a day-to-day basis, people put stress on their Achilles tendon. A healthy tendon will handle this stress, repair any “microtears,” and a patient will have no symptoms. But over time, for various reasons, the Achilles tendon will develop inflammation and microtearing that will outpace the body’s ability to repair and heal the damage
A new study by researchers at the University of Galway and the University of Limerick suggests that electrical stimulation might be essential for tendons to maintain their health, offering fresh possibilities in tendon repair and regeneration.
Children have always physically exerted themselves in ways that wouldn't raise an eyebrow. Is it more dangerous to lift a 10kg barbell, or to piggyback a friend who weighs 40kg or more? The former sets off alarm bells, while the latter is seen as normal, despite the fact that it involves little by way of control or technique over a much heavier load.
When it comes to fitness, most workouts place the focus on building strength and definition in your muscles. But our muscles aren't the only structures in our body that help us lift, run and do most of our daily tasks. Our tendons are a key but overlooked component of our musculoskeletal system—serving an equally important role as our muscles in our ability to move.