This week is National Diabetes Week and this year the focus is on diabetes related amputations. You can find out more about this campaign at Diabetes Australia. Around 1.7 million Australians have diabetes. This includes all types of diagnosed diabetes (1.2 million known and registered) as well as undiagnosed type 2 diabetes (up to 500,000 estimated).…
DetailsDid you know it’s Sleep Awareness Week? Why you may ask? Did you know that sleep is vital for mental health, physical health, quality of life and safety? It also supports growth and development in children and teens. Are you getting enough? Probably not! Not enough sleep – what then? Sleep debt or sleep deficit…
DetailspeddlinhWith the Tour de France in full swing, it’s hard to not be inspired to dust off the bike. Not only is cycling healthy for you, it’s a ‘Green’ form of transport. The Benefits of Cycling Unlike many other forms of exercise, cycling is easy. It does not require a great level of skill or…
DetailsNo you do not have to be a professional tennis player to develop tennis elbow! In fact only about one in twenty patients with this injury have developed it from playing a racquet sport. What is it? Tennis elbow is an injury to the tendon within the forearm. The tendon is what connects muscle to…
DetailsWinter is here and as the weather gets cooler we often find it difficult to keep our motivation with our regular exercise regime. Whether it be out door running, sports or getting yourself to the gym, cold weather can really keep you inside. Why not incorporate an indoors stretching routine? During our colder seasons our…
DetailsWhether you play AFL, rugby union, rugby league or soccer, you have to be able to kick the ball with skill, precision and power. A great kick can be the difference between losing or winning a game – something we have seen frequently in some recent Rugby League and Champions League games. But the kicking…
DetailsA classic winter warmer. Beef and Red Wine Casserole 2 tablespoons olive oil 4 bacon rashers, trimmed, chopped 1 large brown onion, chopped 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped 1 kg beef chuck steak, trimmed, cut into 3cm cubes 2 tablespoons plain flour 250mls (1 cup) red wine 375mls (1 1/2 cups) beef stock 1 x…
DetailsHmmm so Winter is already here, I didn’t even get to say “Winter is coming” I’m not actually sure what it means anyway as I’ve only read half of the first Game of Thrones books. But I do know that earlier this week it was the coldest May morning in a number of years. Cold…
DetailsChoosing fitness wear – or active wear as it has come to be known in some circles – can sometimes be difficult as you tend to want to look stylish but be practical at the same time. Tom Hamilton has put his mind to this perennial problem and has come up with these great tips.…
DetailsJune 1st marks the start of winter and for many of us the start of snow season! Here are a few tips and tricks to reduce the risk of injury when getting back on the slopes. Check your Range of Movement Have a look at your hamstrings length (do a straight leg stretch lying on…
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