The Leading Physicians of The World

Fitness trends come and go every year, but we’re going back to the basics in 2018, according to a new annual survey. For the survey, the authors identified 40 possible fitness trends for 2018 and asked more than 4,000 fitness pros to rank them on a 10-point scale, with 10 meaning it was most likely to be a trend this year.  There was also a distinction between a trend and fad in the survey. A trend was defined as having more lasting power than a fad, which is typically met with more enthusiasm but lasts for a shorter amount of time. With that, here’s what you should know about the most popular fitness trends you’ll see everywhere this year.       1.       High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) It has enjoyed a high rank on this list since it took the number one spot in 2014, and it again takes the number one spot on the 2018. HIIT is usually characterized by short bursts of intense effort alternating with short period...

No other exercise program is as enduring as yoga . It's been around for more than 5,000 years. Yoga does a lot more than burning calories and toning muscles. It's a complete mind-body workout that combines poses with deep breathing and meditation or relaxation. There are more than 100 different forms of yoga. Some are fast-paced and intense. Others are gentle and relaxing. Here are some of the most important yoga health benefits.       1.       Emotional Health Boost All exercise has been shown to help people with depression feel better, and yoga is no exception. Recent studies suggested that yoga could benefit those living with depression, schizophrenia, other psychiatric conditions, and sleep problems. Practicing in a group setting, such as a yoga class, stimulates the production of oxytocin, the love and bonding hormone. Practicing mindfulness through yoga and meditation als...

Each year, participating in sports causes many cases of eye injuries . Most of these occur in kids, and about 90% of them can be avoided. Basketball and baseball cause the most eye injuries, followed by water sports and racquet sports. Learn about the risks and common injuries, as well as how to help prevent them and when to see your doctor. Common eye injuries Interestingly, the highest number of eye injuries  for children ages 14 and under occurs in baseball. For adolescents and young adults, it’s basketball. Other sports with a high risk of eye injury are boxing, hockey, paintball, racquetball, softball and squash. The most common types of injuries include: Eyelid lacerations Corneal abrasions Foreign bodies in the eye Broken blood vessels Facts on Eye Injuries No one sets out for a sport expecting an eye injury, but just a few preventive measures can make the difference. Here are some interesting facts regarding sports-related eye injur...

Nowadays, stressis actually a normal part of life. At times, it serves a useful purpose. Stress can motivate you to get that promotion at work, or run the last mile of a marathon. But if you don't do a good job at balancing your stress and it becomes long-term, it can seriously interfere with your job, family life, and health. More than half of Americans say they fight with friends and loved ones because of stress, and more than 70% say they experience real physical and emotional symptoms from it. Read on to learn why you get stressed out, and how that stress might be affecting your health. Here are some of the most significant health problems related to stress and how to manage them!       1.       Asthma Many studies have shown that stress can worsen asthma . Research suggests that a parent's chronic stress might even increase the risk of developing asthma in their children. One study looked at how parental stress affected the ...

Smog hanging over cities is the most familiar form of air pollution . But there are different kinds of pollution that contribute to global warming. Generally any substance that people introduce into the atmosphere that has damaging effects on living things and the environment is considered air pollution. Here is much more on the topic! What Causes Air Pollution? Most air pollution normally comes from energy use and production. Burning fossil fuels releases gases and chemicals into the air. And in an especially destructive feedback loop, air pollution not only contributes to climate change but is also exacerbated by it. Another type of air pollution is then worsened by that increased heat - smog forms when the weather is warmer and there’s more ultraviolet radiation. Climate change increases the production of allergenic air pollutants including mold and pollen. Types of Pollutants In order to understand the causes of Air pollution , a few divisions can be made....

Epilepsy isa neurological condition (affecting the brain and nervous system) where a person has a tendency to have seizures that start in the brain. The brain is made up of millions of nerve cells that use electrical signals to control the body’s functions, senses and thoughts. If the signals are disrupted, the person may have an epileptic seizure (sometimes called a ‘fit’ or ‘attack’). Not all seizures are epileptic.Other conditions that can look like epilepsy include fainting (syncope) due to a drop in blood pressure, and febrile convulsions due to a sudden rise in body temperature when a young child is ill. These are not epileptic seizures because they are not caused by disrupted brain activity. What Causes Epilepsy? Epilepsy can be caused by infections, genetic mutations, brain injury or a tumor, abnormal blood vessels, or bleeding in the brain. Kids with Down syndrome, autism, and some metabolic disorders also may have epilepsy. Some types of epilepsy run i...