In this article we examine a recent study that found that although the association between physical activity and mortality is evident across the adult lifespan, these associations are particularly important for older adults, as physical activity is more important than other modifiable health factors in older people.
Continue reading “ΑΣΚΗΣΗ: ΕΝΑΣ ΣΤΑΘΕΡΟΣ ΠΑΡΑΓΟΝΤΑΣ ΜΑΚΡΟΖΩΙΑΣ;”
STANDING: A SOLUTION TO THE HARMFUL EFFECTS OF A SEDENTARY LIFESTYLE?
This article examines whether standing is an affordable and feasible solution to compensate for the harmful health effects of excessive sitting.
Continue reading “ΟΡΘΟΣΤΑΣΙΑ: ΛΥΣΗ ΓΙΑ ΤΙΣ ΕΠΙΒΛΑΒΕΙΣ ΕΠΙΠΤΩΣΕΙΣ ΤΗΣ ΚΑΘΙΣΤΙΚΗΣ ΖΩΗΣ;”
NITRATE AND NITRITE SALTS AND HUMAN HEALTH
This article examines the relationship between dietary nitrates and human health.
Continue reading “ΝΙΤΡΙΚΑ ΚΑΙ ΝΙΤΡΩΔΗ ΑΛΑΤΑ ΚΑΙ ΑΝΘΡΩΠΙΝΗ ΥΓΕΙΑ”
MUSCULOSKELETAL HEALTH AND NUTRITION
What are the vitamins and minerals that can help with better musculoskeletal health? What is the current evidence on dietary habits and their impact on musculoskeletal health?
Continue reading “ΜΥΟΣΚΕΛΕΤΙΚΗ ΥΓΕΙΑ ΚΑΙ ΔΙΑΤΡΟΦΗ”
EXERCISE, ECTOPIC FAT AND MITOCHONDRIAL HEALTH
Can physical activity prevent the age-related ectopic fat accumulation and decline in mitochondrial function or at least mitigate the negative effects of an unfavourable body composition?
Continue reading “ΆΣΚΗΣΗ, ΈΚΤΟΠΟ ΛΙΠΟΣ ΚΑΙ ΜΙΤΟΧΟΝΔΡΙΑΚΗ ΥΓΕΙΑ”
OMEGA-3 LONG-CHAIN FATTY ACIDS AND LONGEVITY
In this article we will look at eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), the main long-chain polyunsaturated omega-3 fatty acids that have been proposed for their cardiovascular health benefits.
Continue reading “ΩΜΕΓΑ-3 ΛΙΠΑΡΑ ΟΞΕΑ ΜΑΚΡΑΣ ΑΛΥΣΟΥ ΚΑΙ ΜΑΚΡΟΒΙΟΤΗΤΑ”
HIGH OR LOW INTENSITY AEROBIC EXERCISE FOR CARDIORESPIRATORY FITNESS?
Which type of aerobic exercise is superior for improving cardiorespiratory fitness? High-intensity interval training (HIIT) or moderate-intensity continuous training (MICT)?
Continue reading “ΑΕΡΟΒΙΑ ΓΥΜΝΑΣΤΙΚΗ ΥΨΗΛΗΣ Ή ΧΑΜΗΛΗΣ ΕΝΤΑΣΗΣ ΓΙΑ ΚΑΡΔΙΑΝΑΠΝΕΥΣΤΙΚΗ ΙΚΑΝΟΤΗΤΑ;”
NON-CALORIC BEVERAGES: DO THEY HELP WITH WEIGHT LOSS?
In this article we look at whether non-caloric beverages can help with weight loss and weight management.
Continue reading “ΑΝΑΨΥΚΤΙΚΑ ΧΩΡΙΣ ΖΑΧΑΡΗ: ΒΟΗΘΟΥΝ ΣΤΗΝ ΑΠΩΛΕΙΑ ΒΑΡΟΥΣ;”
AEROBIC OR ANAEROBIC EXERCISE FOR LONGEVITY?
In this article we try to explain what is optimal for our health and longevity, aerobic or anaerobic exercise.
Continue reading “ΑΕΡΟΒΙΚΗ Ή ΑΝΑΕΡΟΒΙΑ ΓΥΜΝΑΣΤΙΚΗ ΓΙΑ ΜΑΚΡΟΖΩΙΑ;”
PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND CARDIOMETABOLIC HEALTH
In this article we explain the benefits of physical activity on cardiovascular health and the types of physical activity that may benefit us the most.
Continue reading “ΣΩΜΑΤΙΚΗ ΔΡΑΣΤΗΡΙΟΤΗΤΑ ΚΑΙ ΚΑΡΔΙΟΜΕΤΑΒΟΛΙΚΗ ΥΓΕΙΑ”