The Vital Role of Exercise in Managing Chronic Kidney Disease: A World Kidney Day Focus
March 13th is World Kidney Day – a day dedicated to raising awareness about kidney health and its importance in maintaining overall well-being. Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) affects millions of people worldwide and can significantly impact their quality of life. One of the most effective, yet often overlooked, interventions for managing CKD is exercise. Let’s […]
Understanding & Preventing Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI)
Repetitive Strain Injuries (RSIs) are a growing concern in our modern, digitally driven world. On this International Repetitive Strain Injury Awareness Day, it’s essential to raise awareness about the significant impact of these injuries and share strategies for prevention and recovery. Whether it’s from long hours spent typing at a keyboard, using a smartphone, or […]
Emotional Health Awareness Day: The Power of Exercise for Mental Well-Being
The Power of Exercise for Mental Well-Being 24th of February marks Emotional Health Awareness Day, an opportunity to raise awareness about the importance of emotional well-being. In today’s fast-paced world, emotional health can often be overlooked. But a growing body of research highlights a powerful tool that can significantly improve mental health—exercise. Let’s explore how […]
Stepped Goals: A Flexible Alternative to SMART Goals
The SMART framework (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound) is a well-known approach to goal setting. However, its rigidity often fails to account for the complexity of long-term growth. Stepped Goals offer a dynamic alternative, emphasising incremental progress and adaptability, inspired by principles in exercise physiology. What Are Stepped Goals? Stepped Goals focus on breaking larger, […]
Easing Into Exercise With Epilepsy
Epilepsy is a chronic condition of the brain that can cause recurring seizures. Approximately 70 million people worldwide have an epilepsy diagnosis. Epilepsy is the third most common neurological disorder in people over the age of 65, after stroke and dementia (Cavalcante, August 2021). People with epilepsy are typically less active compared to the rest […]
Physical Activity & Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease (COPD)
World COPD Day aims to reduce the burden of COPD worldwide through discussion, raising awareness and sharing knowledge. What is COPD? Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease (COPD) is a generic term for a group of progressive lung conditions which include Chronic Bronchitis, Chronic Asthma and Emphysema. COPD currently is an incurable disease and progresses over time. […]
Diabetes & The Positive Effects of Exercise
What is Diabetes? Diabetes mellitus, or diabetes, is a chronic metabolic condition that is characterised by high levels of glucose in the blood. These high blood glucose levels occur when an individual is unable to produce enough insulin, or when they body is not able to utilise insulin effectively. There are two main types of […]
Exercise and Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)
What is Borderline Personality Disorder? Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) is a mental health condition that causes an individual to experience difficulty with regulating emotions. This can lead to intense, rapidly shifting feelings and instability in relationships, self-image, and behaviour. People with BPD often struggle with impulsivity, fear of abandonment and seeing situations in extremes (either […]
Raising Awareness This International Brain Tumour Awareness Week 24
What is a Brain Tumour? There are over 40 primary types of brain tumours, however they can be categorised into two main types including (Cancer Council, 2024): Malignant Brain Tumours which are cancerous and can rapidly spread to other parts of the brain or spinal cord. Benign Brain Tumours which are slower growing and […]
Exercise For People With Down Syndrome
Down Syndrome is a genetic disorder that affects about 1 in 1100 babies in Australia and leads to physical and intellectual developmental delays, with common features including unique facial traits and cognitive impairments. Down Syndrome is caused by an extra copy of chromosome 21 (trisomy 21). While the severity varies, early intervention and support […]
