News

Introduction:  Competitive sports focus on achieving athletic success. They are characterized by a sharp focus on achieving goals, a high level of skill, improved working capacity, and further supplemented by health, well-being, and prevention of any injury. However, the key aspect of understanding the psychology behind any high achievement sport is competition as a social comparison process. Many athletes have taken mental health breaks to safeguard their well-being. These include tennis players Naomi Osaka and Serena Williams, cricketer Ben Stokes, gymnast Simone Biles, mountain bike rider Jenny Rissveds and many more.  Sports and competition: The crux of any sports competition...

Introduction: Oil rotation means using different types of oils for different cooking techniques and meal preparations to get the maximum benefits of every oil. Consuming a single type of oil will not ensure optimal intake of fatty acids and the balance of omega 3 and omega 6 fatty acids in the body, hence, it is advisable to use a combination of two or more vegetable oils on a rotational basis for different cooking purposes. Significance of using oils /fats in daily diet: Provision of energy Fats are one of the macronutrients, apart from proteins and carbohydrates, which provide energy for...

What is alkaline water? Alkaline water is popularly known as ionised water, i.e. water that has a pH level of more than seven. Alkaline water is generally produced with the help of a water ionizer. It balances the pH of an acidic person. Water’s pH level signifies how acidic it is and ranges from 0 to 14. A value of 7 is considered to be neutral pH. If the pH of water is below 7, it is termed as "acidic." More than 7, is called “alkaline."Bottled alkaline water has pH of more than 7 . These days manufacturers are using...

AN OVERVIEW ON IRON Introduction: Iron is one of the crucial minerals required by our body. Approximately 70% of iron is found in our red blood cells as haemoglobin and in muscle cells as myoglobin. Iron performs many important roles - it is needed for the synthesis of red blood cells, collagen, energy metabolism, normal functioning of immune cells and neurotransmitters. Iron is required to serve many biochemical processes in the body. Haemoglobin is the main carrier of oxygen and nutrients, and transports them to various cells and organs of the body. For the formation of haemoglobin, we need iron...

What are Sports Drinks? Sports drinks are used to replenish glucose, fluids, and electrolytes (sodium, potassium, magnesium, calcium) that are lost during intense exercise, while additionally enhancing endurance. The particular amount of sugar and electrolytes present in sports drinks is added to allow for quick hydration and absorption. Sports drinks are beverages composed of water, sugar, little amounts of minerals like sodium, potassium and at times other ingredients as well. Who All Need It? Sports drinks may benefit you when you are doing heavy exercises or playing intense sports for 45 minutes or more, mainly in hot or humid weather....