Health nuggets
Health nuggets

Health nuggets

Let's explore the key facts on critical health issues: Staying fit and healthy, opinion pieces, and new frontiers in medical science.


Building a bigger and stronger set of Calves

25 Apr 2021 6 minute read 0 comments Allison-mhangoh

  It’s impossible to engage in serious talk on effective lower body workouts without mentioning the Calf Muscle. The reason is simple: Calf muscles are central to proper physical performance in the erect Human posture. They are huge drivers of fundam...

The Thigh: Building bigger and stronger Quads and Hamstrings

25 Apr 2021 11 minute read 0 comments Allison-mhangoh

Strong thighs are key to a powerful set of legs, which also proves a key factor in top notch performance during workouts and daily activities. This is why any complete workout program should devote some time and effort towards enhancing strength and...

The Six-pack Phenomenon: Building Bigger, Stronger Abs

23 Apr 2021 10 minute read 0 comments Allison-mhangoh

Strong Abs aren’t just a matter of having a jaw-dropping look down at the beach. Abs are part of the human body’s critical aspect of movement and control, known as the core. These muscles a huge part of compound movements of the torso such as bendin...

The Back: Building Strength and Size

22 Apr 2021 12 minute read 0 comments Allison-mhangoh

It’s sad that the back is one of the most neglected areas of the body in most workouts although it serves as the foundation for all human movement. An under- developed back affects overall physical performance in both gym sessions and daily physical...

Chest Workouts: Building a broader and powerful Chest

22 Apr 2021 7 minute read 2 comments Allison-mhangoh

A well-built Chest is one of the most sought-after assets by gym enthusiasts mostly because of the notable effect it has on overall upper body physique. For extremists, it is the defining feature between men and boys. Regardless of your attitude, a s...

The Forearm: 3 best exercises for building a powerful grip and enhancing overall forearm physique

21 Apr 2021 4 minute read 0 comments Allison-mhangoh

Powerful forearms allow you the necessary grip to handle a wide range of weights/loads in other workouts as well as ensuring a generally balanced arm physique. However, they are one of the most neglected areas in most workouts for several reasons. Mo...

Biceps and Triceps Workouts: Building bigger and stronger arms

20 Apr 2021 10 minute read 0 comments Allison-mhangoh

For most men, going to the gym means building bigger and stronger arms, alongside a super chest and a breath-taking six pack. Although the typical moralist may consider the motive rather petty, there is actually nothing wrong with this. Stronger arms...

DIABETES AND PHYSICAL EXERCISE

19 Apr 2021 8 minute read 2 comments Allison-mhangoh

Fighting the world’s 7th biggest killer the active way Diabetes Mellitus (DM) is defined as a chronic disorder that’s characterized by increased blood Glucose levels (or hyperglycemia, in medical terms) and impaired processing of other key nutrients...

Pregnancy and Exercise: Does it Make any Sense to Carry on With Exercises During Pregnancy? Is it Safe? How do I go about it?

10 Nov 2020 3 minute read 0 comments Allison-mhangoh

  There seems to be a lot of uncertainty when it comes to the value, let alone the safety of physical exercise during pregnancy. As a result, most women tend to choose a sedentary lifestyle in view of keeping things safe for themselves and the baby....

Exercise and Cancer: The Role of Physical Exercise in Cancer Prevention and Treatment

10 Nov 2020 5 minute read 0 comments Allison-mhangoh

  Cancer continues to plague the world as one of the leading causes of death. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), the disease affects 20 percent of men and 16% of women at some point in their lifetime. 12% of the affected male populati...