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Recovering from a Heart Attack: Exercise and NutritionJune 14, 2019 - 5:02 pm
A heart attack, or Myocardial Infarction (MI), occurs when the arteries supplying the heart muscle are blocked by a build-up of plaque that then breaks down and forms a clot. The clot prevents adequate blood supply from reaching the heart, causing damage to the muscle. If the clot is not treated swiftly then the damage […]
The Benefits of Yoga: Why Thousands of Australians Are Taking It UpFebruary 20, 2019 - 9:18 pm
In this modern age that we live in, it is impossible not to have heard of yoga: the bending, flexibility-focused form of exercise. But did you know that there is a lot more to yoga than just being flexible? Did you know that yoga has a multitude of potentially life-changing health benefits? Here we are […]
Beginner’s Guide to MeditationDecember 20, 2018 - 12:21 pm
Here in this beginner’s guide to meditation, we will discuss what meditation is, how it works, why you should try to incorporate it into your everyday life, and how it can change your life for the better if you allow it. Due to the increase in mental health problems in individuals all around the world, […]
Recovering from Stroke: Why Ongoing Rehabilitation Is CriticalDecember 17, 2018 - 4:37 pm
The common term for a cerebrovascular accident (CVA), stroke refers to an event where blood flow to the brain is interrupted as a result of the arteries either being blocked and forming a blood clot on the brain, or bursting resulting in a bleed. When the brain cells don’t receive a blood supply with vital […]
Mental Health at Work: Strategies for Creating a Mentally Healthy WorkplaceDecember 15, 2018 - 4:52 pm
Or Workplace mental health should be a top priority for all of us. It is crucial to our overall wellbeing because the majority of our time is spent at work. Here in this article, we aim to discuss what can hinder our mental health, what poor mental health looks like, and how you can help […]
Telehealth: The Future of Physiotherapy & HealthcareDecember 10, 2018 - 6:34 pm
Over 90% of Australians own a smart phone, tablet device, laptop or desktop computer. Virtual personal assistants, booking a taxi through an app and even ordering your takeaway food; there’s not much these days that can’t be done online. With most industries in modern society going online, there’s no reason why health care should be […]
Recovering from Depression: Strategies for Coping with Mental IllnessDecember 7, 2018 - 12:23 pm
It would be great to be able to say that there was one quick and easy method for overcoming depression. Sadly, it does take time. However, this doesn’t mean you will suffer forever or that there are no ways to actively help yourself to feel better each day. Here we have comprised a guide to […]
A Comprehensive Guide to Coping with Anxiety: Strategies, Tools & TipsDecember 1, 2018 - 4:17 am
Firstly, we must mention the fact that anxiety is an umbrella term for a variety of anxiety-based mental health disorders/conditions. Those with anxiety don’t all suffer in the same way. There are many different branches of anxiety, including: Social Anxiety, Panic Disorder, General Anxiety, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Phobias, and more. For this reason, not everyone […]
The Benefits of Exercise for Cancer Patients and SurvivorsNovember 24, 2018 - 1:36 am
There is a 1 in 2 risk of any Australian being diagnosed with some form of cancer by the time they reach their 85th birthday and a 1 in 5 risk of them dying from the disease. With statistics, such as these, it’s evident why the effects of cancer are so widespread. If it doesn’t […]
Mobile Personal Training: Why You Should Consider Training at HomeNovember 23, 2018 - 7:44 am
The fitness industry is constantly evolving and long gone are the days of a one-size-fits-all approach to personal training. Mobile personal training, also known as “in-home personal training” breaks through several of the common obstacles and excuses that get in the way of maintaining a fitness regime – and there are many benefits involved with […]