by Michael Dermansky | Jul 23, 2020 | Article and Comment, Health, News
From the strange ways to distort what we think of as “reality” to the brain hacks that can improve memory. New Scientist’s book – The Brain: A User’s Guide will help you understand your brain and show you how to use it to its full... 
by Michael Dermansky | Jul 22, 2020 | Article and Comment, Exercise, Fitness, Health
Is it safe to flex your back when lifting? Since our Managing Director and Senior Physiotherapist Michael Dermansky was a physio student in the late 1990’s, he was taught that “You must not lift with a bent back”. The best technique was to lift with your knees bent,... 
by Michael Dermansky | Jul 22, 2020 | Article and Comment, Exercise, Fitness, Health
Running versus walking – which is better? If you asked most people what they think I’m sure most would be of the opinion that running is better for your health. But is this really the case? From a human evolution point of view, we were designed to run. ... 
by Michael Dermansky | May 15, 2020 | Article and Comment, Exercise, Fitness, Health
Strength training holds the key to longer life, not cardio training. As we have all been in isolation due to COVID-19, I’m sure we’ve all felt the effect of not being able to do your regular exercise and keep your body healthy. But one thing that many... 
by Michael Dermansky | May 6, 2020 | Article and Comment, Health, Nutrition
Diets don’t work. Why all the popular fad diets fail after 12 months. In a major meta analysis at McMaster University by Gordon Guyatt of 22,000 people, the scientific evidence showed that all the benefits of all the popular diets, Atkins, Paleo, Zone etc fade... 
by Michael Dermansky | Apr 30, 2020 | Article and Comment, Health
You’re only as young as your immune system by Graham Lawton – New Scientist Based on specific research performed at the University of Birmingham, UK, there is growing evidence that we can begin to measure our biological age. By examining the chemical tags added to... 
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