Endometriosis is suspected to affect 1 in every 10 women of reproductive age, so it is very prevalent in our society. This condition is where cells similar to those in the lining of the uterus (called the endometrium) are found in other parts of the body. The most common sites…
A super ager is a term used to describe people who age with the mental and physical fitness decades younger than their chronological or actual age. We used to believe that our bodies and brains will age over time no matter how we live. But we now know that our…
Mindfulness is a powerful tool we can access to bring us in to the present moment. The beauty of it is that it is secular and free to all. We need not belong to any certain group, religion or culture. We don’t need any special equipment or to wear any…
A long-term sustainable health and fitness routine is harder to achieve than most initially think. Below are some ideas to help ensure you are doing the best you can to make your exercise journey a success. Self-Efficacy: Self-efficacy refers to the belief that you are capable of successfully completing an…
Let’s face it, this can be a crazy time of year! It can be easy to get caught up in the hype that surrounds the silly season; the shopping, the crowds, lights, decorations, parties, family, food, gifts . . . the list goes on and can become quite overwhelming and…
Functions The festive season is a busy time for socialising. Some tips for the silly season: It’s ok to say no – you don’t need to go to every function if you don’t want to! Don’t attend a function starving – have a healthy snack beforehand to avoid overeating Watch…
Most of us probably eat enough protein if we’re eating a well balanced diet. However, there are times in our lives when we need to increase the amount of protein we eat such as if we’re recovering from an illness or surgery, exercising regularly for more than an hour a…
Keely MacLean Clinical Exercise Physiologist (Student) 22/11/22 A stroke is something that we don't see coming but it can have profound and sometimes lasting effects. We as Exercise Physiologists tend to shape our rehabilitation methods around something called 'neuroplasticity', so what is it and why is it so important?…
Multiple sclerosis (MS) MS is characterised by damage to the central nervous system known as demyelination or plaques throughout the brain and spinal cord. This interrupts and slows the transmission of nerve impulses and causes a number of symptoms, including: Physical disability Cognitive disability Extreme fatigue Temperature sensitivity Depression Whilst…
