Key Takeaways The 10 Year Claim The Short Answer Your body does not become fully brand new every ten years. Many cells are replaced all the time, but different tissues renew at very different speeds. Some cells live only a few days. Some last for decades. Some parts can stay with you for most of … Read more
Key Takeaways Soft Tissue Healing Soft Tissue Types Soft tissue injuries affect muscles, tendons, ligaments, and fascia. These tissues help the body move, lift, twist, and stay stable. A strain affects muscle or tendon. A sprain affects a ligament. A bruise affects small blood vessels and nearby tissue. Most injuries heal in stages. The first … Read more
Key Takeaways Muscle Repair Muscle Stress Recovery after exercise begins with the stress created during the session. Lifting, sprinting, jumping and long endurance work all disturb muscle tissue, connective tissue, fluid balance and the nervous system. A useful session gives the body a strong enough signal to adapt, then leaves enough room for repair to … Read more