Stress is something we all go through at some point in our lives. In today’s society stress has become a part of people’s everyday lives, with work and day to day living among the causes. Some people endure more than others and some cope better than the rest, but just how damaging is stress and […]
What is iron? Iron is an essential mineral and an important component of proteins, involved in oxygen transportation and metabolism. Almost two thirds of the iron in your body is found in hemoglobin, the protein in red blood cells which carry oxygen. What foods provide iron? Iron can be found in foods such as meat, […]
This month’s ‘Ask the physio’ will be the follow up to last month’s posture in the office article. As mentioned last month, the set‐up of your workspace can largely impact your susceptibility to musculoskeletal problems that cause pain and discomfort. Taking appropriate steps to eliminate, or reduce the exposure to work‐related risk factors, will minimize […]
Name: Andrew Kallas Member since: March 2014 (6 months) Reason for joining: Weight gain due to knee injury Top tip: Never give up, even if you stumble along the way. How long have you been a member of Health Mates? I joined in March 2014, so just 6 months. What, or who, inspired you to get […]
We are very pleased to announce our 2014 Weight Loss Challenge sponsorship recipients. SHIRLEY Community Sponsorship Recipient Shirley is a breast cancer survivor who now suffers from diabetes, sleep apnoea and osteopaenia. With all of her conditions there has been one […]
Regular exercise has many proven medical benefits, including the prevention of several conditions, including (but not limited too) heart disease, diabetes, stroke, osteoporosis, certain types of cancer, and arthritis. This is in addition to the physical benefits derived from exercise. All of this is generally common knowledge these days – but did you know that exercise has proven benefits for those suffering with depression?
SEPTEMBER IS EXERCISE YOUR MOOD MONTH Most of us appreciate the benefits exercise can have on our bodies, but often overlook the amazing affects it can have on our minds. This September we are getting behind the Black Dog Institute’s ‘Exercise Your Mood Month‘ by raising awareness and funds to support this often overlooked aspect […]
Back pain is extremely common – about 80 percent of people are affected at some point in their lifetime. Your back has many interconnecting structures including bones, joints, muscles, ligaments and tendons. Its main support structure is the spine, which is made up of 24 separate bones called vertebrae, plus the bones of the sacrum […]
1. Social Whether it’s just a sporting get-together or a social activity afterwards as well, you’re more likely to enjoy your session in the company of friends. 2. Quality time exercising These days everyone is busy and often rushing about. The opportunity to take a little quality time out should not be missed. A group […]
Arthritis is a degenerative joint disease which is the leading cause of pain and disability within the elderly. It currently affects around 3.85 million Australians which accounts for about 15% of the population. The most common joints affected include the hips, knees, fingers, toes, ankles, spine, wrists and all other joints within the body. The […]
