With over half Australian adults and a quarter of Australian children reported as being overweight or living with obesity, the importance of understanding how to exercise appropriately is becoming more and more relevant. It is well documented that exercise is vital for our physical and mental...
Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is a neurodegenerative disease in which brain cells are progressively destroyed causing a loss of cognitive, memory and physical function and a progressive decline in quality of life. AD mostly affects older people and is the leading cause of dementia. Approximately 332 000...
Today, October 20th marks World Osteoporosis Day. A day designed to raise awareness of the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of osteoporosis and bone disease. So what is osteoporosis? Osteoporosis is a condition where your bones become fragile and brittle leading to a higher risk of fractures...
At a time when there has been increased awareness about Mental Health with “R U OK Day” (08/09), “World Suicide Prevention Day” (10/09) and “World Mental Health Day” (10/10), we thought it would be important to share some insights into what these days are all...
What is Multiple Sclerosis? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QpUMT-SA75Q Living with Multiple Sclerosis Multiple sclerosis is a chronic and often debilitating disease that attacks the central nervous system (the brain, spinal cord and optic nerves). It is the most common neurological disease in young adults and attacks people at the time of...
The month of February is RED month which is promoted through Heart Research Australia. This is a fantastic organisation which dedicates time and money towards innovative research into the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of heart disease within Australia. February is therefore used to not only raise...
Hydrotherapy, or Aquatic therapy, refers to a specific form of exercise treatment in a heated pool. The warmth and buoyancy of the water can help to reduce muscle spasm, increase circulation and reduce pain. It is particularly beneficial for those people who suffer from injuries or...