by Jenson Mak | Jan 17, 2022 | Dr. Jenson Mak, Healthy Ageing, Healthy Bodies, Running, Vitality
Putting together a routine of stretches to do before bed may not sound like the most exciting goal, but it’s something that will improve your life in no time. Stretching at the end of the day has numerous benefits for your body and mind, and it’s an easy thing to...
by Jenson Mak | Dec 15, 2021 | Dr. Jenson Mak, Healthy Ageing, Healthy Bodies, Healthy Minds, Vitality
People who enjoy active lifestyles have likely heard it said that stretching before lifting weights, running, or doing yoga can help maximize performance and minimize injuries. Is this true, though? As it turns out, research indicates that stretching cold muscles...
by Jenson Mak | Nov 15, 2021 | Dr. Jenson Mak, Healthy Ageing, Healthy Bodies, Healthy Minds, Running, Vitality
Many people believe that sitting in a chair for 8 hours a day is the best way to get ahead at work. This couldn’t be further from the truth! Sitting in one place for extended periods of time can lead to serious health problems like heart disease, diabetes, and...
by Jenson Mak | Oct 11, 2021 | Dr. Jenson Mak, Healthy Ageing, Healthy Bodies, Healthy Minds, Running, Vitality
Water to humans is like gasoline to cars and trucks. Water is necessary to every biological and chemical process our body produces. But what are the real effects of drinking 8 glasses of water a day? First off, let us look at how much water is necessary for human...
by Jenson Mak | Sep 14, 2021 | Dr. Jenson Mak, Healthy Ageing, Healthy Bodies, Healthy Minds, Running, Vitality
People at the age of 60 are not exercising to get a head-turning look but chasing higher quality of life and better health. Most experienced personal trainers agree that there are exercises to avoid after 60. These are: Boot camp class exercises Seniors can partake in...
by Jenson Mak | Aug 17, 2021 | Dr. Jenson Mak, Healthy Ageing, Healthy Bodies, Healthy Minds, Vitality
Alzheimer’s disease is a type of dementia that results in confusion and memory loss. It is a progressive disease in which important connections in the brain begin to die, leading to the death of brain cells. This results in reduced memory abilities. New studies,...
by Jenson Mak | Jul 20, 2021 | Dr. Jenson Mak, Healthy Ageing, Healthy Bodies, Healthy Minds, Running, Vitality
Arthritis is caused by a deficiency of hyaluronic acid within synovial fluid. Hyaluronic acid helps in keeping the joints lubricated. The following hand exercises have the potential to increase the amount of this molecule, thus mitigating arthritic symptoms. Putty...
by Jenson Mak | Jun 21, 2021 | Dr. Jenson Mak, Healthy Ageing, Healthy Bodies, Healthy Minds, Running, Uncategorized, Vitality
What is Inflammation Inflammation is the process by which white blood cells fight against bacteria, viruses, and infections that may harm the body. When these cells are damaged, the immune system is affected. Some chemicals such as proteins and antibodies get released...
by Jenson Mak | May 27, 2021 | Dr. Jenson Mak, Healthy Minds
It is common for someone to occasionally experience moments of forgetfulness. This often occurs during busy times in a person’s life. It may be normal, but a bad memory is frustrating. Genetics can be part of a person’s memory loss. Research has confirmed...
by Jenson Mak | Apr 16, 2021 | Dr. Jenson Mak, Healthy Ageing, Healthy Bodies, Healthy Minds, Running, Uncategorized, Vitality
Stretching the body to its full length after waking seems to be an automatic movement; even animals do it, but an intentional daily stretching routine can help relieve pain better than one quick stretch first thing in the morning. Lying in bed for a full night’s...
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