Breast cancer and cardiovascular disease may seem like two distinct conditions, but many people do not realise that there is a significant link between the two. Essentially, research has shown that women with breast cancer are at a higher risk of developing cardiovascular disease, and vice versa.
What you eat can have a big impact on how well you sleep. While many people focus on bedtime routines or screen time before bed, your diet plays an equally important role in promoting restful sleep.
In today’s fast-paced world, sleep is often sacrificed in the name of productivity, entertainment, or stress. Yet, sleep is not a luxury—it’s a biological necessity. Just like nutrition and exercise, sleep plays a vital role in maintaining physical, mental, and emotional well-being.
Exercising Safely with a Prolapse
Pelvic organ prolapse (POP) is a common condition affecting many women, particularly after childbirth or during menopause. It occurs when pelvic organs—such as the bladder, uterus, or rectum—descend into or outside the vaginal canal due to weakened pelvic floor muscles and connective tissue.
While this diagnosis can feel limiting, exercise remains a vital part of maintaining overall health and managing prolapse symptoms—when done safely.
June is Men’s Health Month—a timely reminder that optimal health isn’t just about lifting heavier weights or running faster. As an exercise physiologist, I work with men across all age groups to improve their physical function, prevent chronic disease, and promote long-term well-being. But men often overlook key areas of health until something goes wrong.
Let’s break down some of the most important men’s health topics—and how movement and lifestyle changes can be powerful tools for prevention.
Allostatic load is a term we are going to hear a lot more about in the future. It is used in the field of psychology and medicine to describe the cumulative wear and tear on the body as a result of chronic stress. It refers to the physiological consequences of chronic exposure to stressors, which can lead to a range of negative health outcomes. The concept of allostatic load highlights the interconnectedness of the mind and body, emphasizing the impact of psychological stress on physical health.
I’m sure many of us have set new and exciting goals for 2024. Often we set these goals with our rose tinted glasses on. We might overestimate our ability to achieve them, or we might not have fully thought out how exactly we will achieve them. Using a SMART approach to goal setting can help us to work out if our goals are actually achievable or not, and to develop an action plan for how we will achieve them.
In today’s fast-paced and constantly connected world, finding moments of stillness can be a challenge. However, creating space for silence is not only beneficial for our mental and emotional well-being, it also allows us to cultivate mindfulness and deepen our meditation practice. Whether it’s through creating a physical space in our home or incorporating moments of stillness into our daily routines, finding silence can have a profound impact on our overall sense of calm and clarity.
This year’s theme for Exercise Right Week is ‘The Right Advice’, where Exercise & Sports Science Australia (ESSA) are promoting the importance of ‘seeking individualised and territory-qualified health professionals’ to provide advice upon your exercise and health care. Exercise Right Week runs from the 22nd of May until the 28th of May, and essentially aims to provide Australians with an understanding of the benefits of exercise and ‘where to get the right advice’.
