Rediscover what your body can do after 40. You’ve just spent the last 10-15years looking after your family and suddenly discover that you aren’t in as great shape as you used to be! You think, “How did this happen”? “How can I find the person I used to be”? “I want to look great, […]
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Exercise is essential for everybody. As we age, keeping our bones healthy becomes even more important. Strong healthy bones mean you can maintain your bone density and lead a fit and active life well into old age. Numerous studies have examined the positive effects of weight-bearing exercises. Resistance exercises have the greatest effect on bone
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We are excited to welcome Cassidy to the Cairns PT team. She is an accomplished swimmer and keen to help motivate and encourage clients to reach their fitness goals.
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Alison has a Diploma in Remedial Massage, Cert IV in Shaitsu, Cert IV in Sports Therapies and is a registered Provider for Private Health Fund Rebates. Alison’s massage therapy is based on the belief that her customer’s needs are of the utmost importance. Alison is committed to meeting those needs and as a result has
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Protein requirements have been well researched and in recent years, while scientists are starting to agree on some key issues much more research is to be done before we fully understand this diverse nutrient. Public opinion however, tends to move in cycles with opinion being influenced by the media, the internet and pseudo-scientists. It’s no
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Menopause management Last updated 25 August 2015 — Last reviewed 02 March 2014 Management and treatment of menopausal symptoms depends on each individual woman. Healthy living, natural and complementary therapies including herbs and phytoestrogens, hormone replacement therapy (HRT), some antidepressant medications and medications typically used for high blood pressure may assist with menopause symptoms. ‘Bioidentical’
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Carbohydrates and sugars Many people think of rice, potatoes and pasta as ‘carbs’ but that’s only a few examples of the huge range of foods that contain carbohydrates. All fruit and vegetables, all breads and grain (cereals) products, sugar and sugary foods contain carbohydrates. Choosing the healthier carbohydrates is common sense. Fresh fruit and veggies,
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Summary Physical activity (exercise) can help older people maintain independence, recover from illness and reduce their risk of disease. Muscle mass and bone strength can be improved with regular exercise. Walking, swimming, dancing and cycling are all good forms of exercise which can also be sociable. Weight training can also be useful. Only around one
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Depression symptoms often improve with exercise. Here are some realistic tips to help you get started and stay motivated. By Mayo Clinic Staff Managing Depression Subscribe to our Managing Depression e-newsletter to stay up to date on depression topics. Sign up now When you have anxiety or depression, exercise often seems like the last thing
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