This is the theme of this year’s Exercise Right Week (May 23rd -29th) promoted by Exercise & Sports Science Australia (ESSA), where we celebrate and raise awareness of the marvellous benefits of exercise for our overall health and well-being. With there being plentiful evidence-based research surrounding the benefits of exercise…
Legumes are often associated with vegan and vegetarian diets however, in the average human diet, legumes aren’t consumed frequently and don’t commonly appear on the dining table (when they really should). What are legumes? Legumes (or pulses) are a family of plants including beans like kidney, black & soy, chickpeas, peas,…
Why weight management is important for osteoarthritis Being overweight or obese is determined by BMI (body mass index), which considers your height and weight. Studies have shown that a high BMI is the single greatest risk factor for knee osteoarthritis; in fact, people who are obese are twice as likely…
Kombucha (kawm-boo-chah) Have you noticed kombucha drinks in the cold section of your local supermarket or on the shelf, and wondered what they are? Is it just another type of soft drink? Is it fizzy or flat? Sweet or sour? Good for you or bad? Kombucha is a green tea…
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. …
