Baseball is a sport that incites great passion among both the players and the fans. Interest in baseball has been growing within Australia over the past few years, and we have some great players. Many Australian players are now being recognised by high level teams in America. Baseball is a dynamic sport that combines a…
For those who have trained or competed in rowing, you know the rush when the boat is moving after that perfect stroke. But you also know the amount of hard work and dedication that goes into this sport that requires immense power, finesse and, above all, endurance. For those who have never tried it, let…
Acute swelling from soft tissue injuries are very common especially in winter sports like soccer, netball and football, or summer sports like walking down the stairs in the dark. A soft tissue injury includes an injury to any of the connecting tissue that surrounds bones (muscles, ligaments or tendons). The most common are ligament sprains, muscle…
With the new year, just around the corner, we all look forward to a fresh beginning; a newer, healthier self. Typically, New Year’s Resolutions are Lifestyle / Behaviour change based, with unattainable goals and impractical methods. They usually involve a new fad diet or exercise plan that must start on the 1st of January and…
As we approach the busiest time of year, filled with Christmas parties and lazy summer days, it is hard to find the time to exercise. Often people loathe the thought of having to exercise in the heat and decide to avoid it all together. The recommendation for physical activity in adults is at least 150…
Did you know 22,000 men are diagnosed with Prostate Cancer in Australia annually? Sadly, 3,000 men die of this disease every year, with more men dying of Prostate cancer than women dying of breast cancer. Advances in diagnosis and treatment have lead to 5-year survival rates approaching 100%. This means men with prostate cancer are…
How many times can you have your heart broken before you finally say, enough is enough? Dear Diet, it’s not me it’s you. I think we should break up. And no I don’t think we can be friends. We’ve been together since my teens, when I think about it we’ve been together forever. I watched…
We all know that we need sleep. Without adequate sleep we feel terrible and unable to take on the world. According to several studies, sleep plays an essential role in: metabolism, immune function, memory and learning. Without sleep, your physical health and emotional wellbeing suffers. The International Association for the Study of Pain (IASP) defines…
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).…
As it gets colder and we lose more light it is easier and easier to avoid working out. Here are my top tips to keep you motivated through winter. Have a goal Working out becomes easier when you can set your mind on something you want to achieve. The goal can be anything. Here some…