How do you reduce the risk of a fall as you age? Falls are one of the major contributors to hospitalisation in Australia with 43% of all admissions due to a fall. Most of these are at home and in our elderly population(>65) and this figure has been increasing on…
April Falls signifies a month of better balance for falls prevention! It is an annual campaign promoted by NSW Fall Prevention and Healthy Ageing Network that aims to educate individuals on the importance of physical activity for reducing falls (NSW Fall Prevention and Healthy Ageing Network, 2022). This is such…
Osteoarthritis is a leading cause of pain and disability in Australia, and the most common type of arthritis. There can sometimes be misconception around what is best for managing this condition and therefore we have broken down some of the most common myths. #1 Osteoarthritis is a result of…
Variety is the spice of life The Australian Government recommends we eat a variety of nutritious foods from the five main food groups every day. By doing this we’re fueling our body with the variety of nutrients essential for optimum health and vitality. The foods are grouped because they…
Exercise doesn’t have to be over completed. In fact the simpler the better. I have recently moved and have had to reset my exercise routines. I understand the importance of doing this as quickly as possible to prevent too much time eroding my enthusiasm and life getting in the way. …
Recovering from COVID-19 can be very different for everyone, and it can often be difficult to find someone who was in the exact same boat as you. With such vast COVID-19 experiences from person-person, finding the right advice to take on board can be tough. As a keen…
Consistent: “acting or done in the same way over time”. Most of us understand the definition of consistency, but what does consistency mean when it comes to exercising? When reflecting on our own habits to determine if we are exercising consistently, we need to look at both the big and…
Do you begin to feel lethargic and slow mid-afternoon and find yourself reaching for something sugary then regretting it after? Although there are a number of reasons we experience the afternoon slump: such as our body’s natural circadian rhythm being disrupted due to shift work, lack of regular daily movement,…
“Sometimes allowing yourself to rest is the most productive thing you can do” Most of us thrive off always being “busy” or feel like we can only rest once we reach a specific goal and "earned it". It can feel like we have a long to do list or there is always more to do.…
