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The fitness world is filled with exercises whose names often seem to bear little immediate relation to the movements they involve. Many exercises have straightforward, descriptive titles—consider “chest press”, “squat”, or “arm curl”. Even without knowing the precise technique, these names offer a clear mental image of the action. In contrast, terms such as “bird-dog”, […]
Sleep is more than just rest – it is a vital biological process that supports our brain function, physical health, emotional balance, and overall well-being. Yet, as we age, the way we sleep changes dramatically. Understanding these changes is especially important for professionals in health, social care, and fitness, who support individuals across all stages […]
I recently read a fascinating article in The Independent about a new tool in the fight against childhood obesity. While it seems remarkable, it may not be the ‘silver bullet’ some might hope for, as we will explore. In July 2025, the scientific community witnessed the unveiling of a remarkable tool capable of predicting a […]
Over the past few days, there has been extensive media coverage regarding the Government’s new food standards that businesses and supermarkets will be mandated to follow. I found particularly intriguing the assertion that a modest reduction of just 50 calories per day could potentially lift 2 million adults and 340,000 children out of obesity. Additionally, […]
This week, Times Radio featured a thought-provoking discussion between its presenter and the author of a recent Which? article, focusing on the widespread problem of dubious and sometimes outright fraudulent health advertisements on social media. The Which? investigation, which concentrated on Facebook and Instagram, sheds light on just how pervasive these misleading adverts have become. […]
Habits are an integral part of our daily lives, shaping our routines and influencing our overall well-being. From the mundane act of brushing our teeth to more complex behaviours like smoking or procrastination, habits can be both beneficial and detrimental. While conventional wisdom has long suggested that it takes precisely 21 days to change a […]
One topic that often confuses students is muscle and joint action during exercise. In textbooks and manuals, the terms concentric and eccentric are typically explained in isolation, without applying this information to a broader context. While this approach may help students memorise definitions for exams, it does not necessarily aid their understanding or ability to […]
Anatomical terminology forms the foundation of medical language, utilising a systematic combination of prefixes, root words, and suffixes to create precise and descriptive terms. This standardised approach to medical terminology enables us to communicate effectively about the human body and its conditions. We looked at prefixes and root words in detail previously, today we will […]
Understanding the construction of medical terminology can be much simpler when you recognise that a few key root words appear over and over again. Anatomical terminology is built using related prefixes and suffixes that work in tandem with root words to convey precise meanings. By understanding how these word parts interact, you can decode complex […]
Many students struggle to decipher and learn biological and medical terms. I completely understand this challenge because I faced it myself. What greatly helped me overcome this difficulty was understanding how they were constructed. In this, and subsequent articles, I aim to introduce you to the morphology of these terms – how they are formed […]
