The Suicide Epidemic – the alarming rise in...
We are living in a world where 1.4% of global deaths can be attributed to suicide and unfortunately this percentage continues to rise. What is going wrong and how can humanity intercept these unfortunate events?
Read MoreExercise Guide to: Boulder Shoulders
The wide shoulder physique, triangle shape or v shape is a concept that many men chase for its aesthetic benefit. Majority of us are training shoulders too many times during the week, with too many exercises and not enough of an education on what is the most effective way to train our shoulders. Let’s change that.
Read MoreHedonic Treadmill: How does it affect our Level of...
Many of us find ourselves constantly chasing the next best thing in hope that it will make us happier. Psychologists call this phenomenon the Hedonic Treadmill. But what are we really chasing? Can we truly create happiness? Research says that there are 3 key ways we can improve our happiness beyond this cyclic chase.
Read MoreFibromyalgia Misdiagnosis: Have I got Fibromyalgia...
Fibromyalgia diagnosis is challenging. The symptoms of fibromyalgia can mimic many other health conditions such as Chronic fatigue syndrome, Polymyalgia rheumatica, Multiple sclerosis, Lyme disease and others.
Read MoreNeuro-Linguistic Programming: Key Methods and Tech...
When starting anything new, it’s important to have clear foundations and basic understanding. With Neuro-Linguistic Programming, the best start would involve signing up for a course and having your own coach. But before you do that, let’s learn more about some of the key methods and techniques, and see which ones might work best for you.
Read MoreHoffmann’s Hacks – Make exercise a par...
We eat more, we move less, and we repeat this almost daily. It’s work, it’s the pandemic and the lockdowns… it’s life. It’s time to change things around. If we have a cheat meal, why not have a cheat exercise?
Read MoreTraumatic event – how to recover and get bac...
A journey of recovery from a traumatic event can look different for everyone, but regardless of the time it takes, there are key stages of recovery we tend to go through to get back on our feet. Let’s explore and see how we can navigate our way back to enjoying life.
Read MoreUnderstanding Eating Disorders – History, Ty...
Eating disorders are often misunderstood by some medical professionals as well as the general public. Eating disorders not only affect the body but have detrimental effects on mental health as well. Current statistics on eating disorders in New Zealand and worldwide indicate that eating disorders are on the rise and as an illness, many are facing it right now.
Read MoreWhat is Neuro-Linguistic Programming and Does It W...
Our thoughts affect our behaviours, and our behaviours are a guarantee of our successes or failures. Neuro-Linguistic Programming is an approach to communication, development, influence, and modelling excellence that can help achieve goals through changing thoughts and behaviours. There are many techniques and methods - so where do we start first?
Read MoreAlcohol and Performance: Physical and Physiologica...
Have you ever wondered if having a drink after your game or a gym session affects your recovery? Or if you could get away with having a cheeky drink before, or even during, physical activity? It’s time to find out.
Read MoreMental Health: The more we talk about it, the easi...
How we perceive mental health plays a large role in how we respond to mental distress. As a community, we are up against a monumental barrier. It’s time to shift the narrative and eliminate the stigma around our mental health. How? Let’s start with a conversation.
Read MoreProstate Cancer – All you need to know and a...
Prostate cancer rates have dramatically increased over the past few decades, with millions of men being diagnosed with prostate cancer every year. It is important that men are well educated about the risk factors, symptoms, screening and diagnosis as well as potential treatments to protect themselves from secondary types of cancer and increased risk of premature death.
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