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When the student is ready

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Healing is a process and is often more than skin deep. Many times we can only start to heal once we have gone through far more than we initially thought we could. It is in that darkness that we can distinguish the faint light that leads us forward, and becomes our guide to the new chapter in our lives.

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Recipe: Easy Homemade Granola

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For this recipe we only need a few ingredients, which most of us already have in our pantry, and the end result is an amazing dessert or light breakfast.

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Ketogenic Diet and Performance: Are you building m...

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The ketogenic diet (KD) is recognised for its potential to support fat loss, but its impact on physical performance, especially for athletes, remains contentious. While anecdotal evidence suggests performance benefits in some scenarios, scientific studies show mixed results. KDs may promote fat oxidation and weight loss but might not be ideal for enhancing muscle mass or performance in high-intensity activities.

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Amino Acids and Their Importance Across Life stage...

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During prenatal development, amino acids are vital for proper growth and formation of the fetus, and contribute to the development of organs, muscles, and the nervous system. They also have a direct impact on other compound molecules such as nitric oxide that supports placental growth and enhances maternal-fetal blood flow, ensuring adequate supply of nutrients and oxygen.

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Health Benefits of Slow Breathing: Secret to Vital...

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Slow breathing is often defined as taking about six breaths per minute, and many of us are not far away from this figure in normal circumstances. This, of course, will differ when it comes down to our age, weight or how we breathe – through our nose or mouth. Studies have shown that slow breathing, through our nose, can positively impact our memory, cognition, stress levels, blood pressure and even our bowel movements.

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Recipe: Fruit Cream

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A simple and fast dessert when you’re in a rush, and instead of apple, kiwi and lychees you can use other fruit that’s in season or even add more colour by selecting exotic fruits.

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Seniors and Falling: The importance of balance as...

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Many of us have at least one older family member or a neighbour who has experienced a serious fall. With falls being a major health risk affecting the quality of life and leading to accidental deaths in the aged population, we should inform ourselves how to prevent them through different exercises and strategies.

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Recipe: Seared Tuna Steak

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If we eat tuna, it's mostly from a tin, which does not do any favours to this succulent type of meat/fish. When prepared properly, and with love, as in this recipe, you will never want to have the tinned-version of tuna again. Enjoy!

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Brain Health and Exercise: Physical Exercise

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Regular physical activity is a powerful tool for enhancing brain structure and function. It promotes the release of neurotrophic factors that support neuron survival and the growth of new synapses, improving brain functions and reducing the risk of cognitive decline.

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