Life expectancy

The first of the gender issues we discuss is life expectancy. Women live longer than men do, but in certain parts of the world – particularly the developing world – men outnumber women. Why this contradiction?

Life expectancy is the number of years on average that someone can expect to live. High and rising life expectancy is associated with a good and improving quality of life. A country’s life expectancy is therefore a measure of how effectively it is governed and how it compares with the rest of the world.

Figures on life expectancy are calculated from the average age of death across a country’s population. They vary considerably from country to country, and even from region to region within the same country. There is a notable difference in life expectancy between people in developing regions and those who live in developed parts of the world.

Stretching keeps us healthy

Stretching is the most neglected aspects when it comes to keeping healthy and fit in sports. So often we overlook stretching because it doesn’t hold the same appeal as running, swimming or playing on the soccer. 

Regular stretching can have a very beneficial effect on our bodies and can actually prevent injuries – and that means that each player need to make stretching a priority – even when we are not having practice or a match. 

The key advantages you will gain from regular stretching are Improved Circulation, Decreased Muscle tension, Increased Joint ROM (range of motion), Better Coordination, Improved Speed Performance, Faster recovery after exercise.

Stretching also lead to the improved functioning of the body in general. For example, stretching first thing in the morning will not only help circulate blood around the body but help hormones get flowing and your lymphatic system to kick into gear.