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How Does Compounded Semaglutide Help With Blood Sugar Control and Appetite

RunSociety Community — Sat, 12 Apr 2025 10:31:50 +0000

Semaglutide has emerged as a promising tool for managing both blood sugar levels and appetite. Compounded semaglutide effects on body involve stimulating insulin secretion and reducing hunger. This medication works by mimicking a hormone in the body that influences these functions, making it a significant aid for those with type 2 diabetes and for individuals [...]

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6 Great Benefits of Acupuncture for Runners

Nathan Lin — Fri, 06 Dec 2024 15:46:51 +0000

Every stride a runner takes represents both progress and potential strain on their body. While modern sports medicine offers numerous treatment options, many athletes are discovering the profound benefits of ancient healing practices. Among these, acupuncture for runners stands out as a particularly effective treatment—offering a holistic approach to performance enhancement, injury prevention, and recovery [...]

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How to Prevent Heart Disease in 2024 with Running

Dr. Dinesh Nair — Sun, 11 Apr 2021 16:35:00 +0000

Running is one of the best ways to exercise the heart. As you run, the muscles in the legs work harder, requiring more oxygen. This need is fulfilled by the heart, which pumps faster to distribute more oxygen rich blood to these muscles. Although it sounds counter-intuitive that tiring the heart out should be good for it, it’s true. The heart gets strengthened on such workouts.

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How to Run Away From the Flu

Melinda — Wed, 09 Dec 2020 22:00:00 +0000

Every year, we face another mutation of the flu virus. This deadly disease changes its genetic makeup every year, making it difficult for doctors to adapt to its new form. The flu can originate in pigs or birds and then make the leap to humans by mutating. Instances peak every year in flu season, and the medical world always tries to have a new vaccine ready each year for the new mutations that have appeared since last flu season.

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How to Go Faster, Higher, Stronger with Progressive Training

Dr. Dinesh Nair — Tue, 22 Jan 2019 17:00:28 +0000

Progressive training can also help people who have clinical diseases regain mobility and health. For patients of chronic stable heart failure, low intensity resistance training has been shown to improve muscle strength and overall exercise performance, thus allowing a better quality of life. Moreover, it helps to reduce the mortality risk associated with heart failure. Note: Please consult your doctor before embarking on any form of training especially if you have a pre-existing medical condition.

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Doctors in Your Pocket – MyDoc Brings Healthcare to Digital Platform

Eva Natalia — Wed, 24 Jan 2018 07:55:36 +0000

In 2012, MyDoc was started to make healthcare simple. Traditionally, patients spend a huge amount of time commuting to clinics or hospitals, waiting for their turn to see doctors, claiming for insurance and even more time following up after a health screening. Today, MyDoc is redefining the healthcare industry in Asia by integrating all aspects [...]

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Running Problems That Faces Athletes Today: Prevention And Treatment

Aidan H. — Tue, 20 Sep 2016 10:24:13 +0000

Though running has been proven to regulate blood sugar levels, reduce obesity and improve cardiovascular performance, it is not a risk-free activity. It estimated that about 60 percent or runners are injured every year while participating in various endurance sports. However, this does not mean that these hazards are inevitable in the life of the [...]

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Can We Prevent Stroke Just By Running?

Charlotte Lam — Thu, 23 Jun 2016 13:39:36 +0000

According to the World Heart Federation, 15 million people worldwide have strokes every year. Of those, 6 million die and 5 million are permanently disabled. Also, the Singapore Ministry of Health conducted a study in 2011 showing that stroke is the fourth leading cause of death in Singapore, making up nine percent of all deaths [...]

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Bad Running Habits that Let Blisters Throw Runners Off Stride

The RunSociety Team — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 17:27:56 +0000

Blisters are caused by a mixture of moisture and friction in the shoe. When unhealthy tendencies create an excessively sweaty condition and allow excessive rubbing between the foot and the shoe, the result is a separation between the layers of skin at the point of contact. Fluid then enters that location and creates increased pressure.

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A Guide to Nursing the Heart

Dr. Dinesh Nair — Thu, 18 Oct 2012 04:24:32 +0000

It has been well documented that heart screenings for athletes save lives as many abnormalities and risks attached can be detected before one embarks on strenuous runs. Now for those who would like to find out what constitutes a heart screening, we will guide you through to provide a better idea on what to expect.

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The Heart Races On

Dr. Dinesh Nair — Tue, 02 Oct 2012 00:00:27 +0000

Races in recent years have been marred by tragedy, with sudden deaths making headlines in the media. Cardiac arrest and coronary complications were usually the source of the blame, putting the spotlight on medical fitness for people taking part in physical events.

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