Write your own exercise plan »
For most of us, exercise isn’t as simple as getting up each morning and heading out for a 10-kilometre run. In order to exercise at the level and regularity we want, we need to devise a carefully thought out exercise plan.
Stroke »
Background: Stroke is the second biggest killer in Australia, after coronary heart disease. A stroke occurs somewhere in Australia every 10 minutes; 60,000 strokes will occur each year. It is a mistake to refer to stroke as an accident, because almost always the underlying condition that causes stroke – cerebrovascular disease – is present for [...]
Functional Foods »
In recent times advances in science have led to the development and dissemination of ‘functional foods’; standard food items that are somehow modified to add a supposed nutritional or health benefit. It’s easy to spot these foods with just a quick stroll through a supermarket aisle. Bread fortified with folate, orange juice with extra calcium, [...]
Exercising during pregnancy »
Exercising during pregnancy is important in order to maintain your fitness and wellbeing, but it is important to do so in a safe environment and to stick to low-impact, non-contact movements.
Coeliac Disease »
Background: Coeliac disease is an autoimmune condition that causes damage to your small intestine, which is the body part that absorbs the most nutrients. As a consequence, nutritional deficiencies such as osteoporosis and anaemia can arise. Those with coeliac disease actually have a type of allergy to gluten, a protein found in everyday grain foods [...]