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Weight Training for Fat Loss

Kim Hoffmann
Sunday November 24, 2024 - 7 minutes to read

Fat loss requires more than just dieting or doing heavy cardio sessions. Ideally, we should increase our everyday movement, while keeping our cortisol levels low, and also do resistance training to increase lean muscle mass.

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Power Naps and Cardiovascular Health

Chris Veitch
Friday November 15, 2024 - 3 minutes to read

Power naps are frequently recommended as a way to improve cognition, focus and reduce tiredness. But what are the physiological effects on the body, and why can longer nap times leave us more groggy and tired than before?

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Vitamin K (for coagulation and bone health)

Hannah Zheng
Thursday November 7, 2024 - 6 minutes to read

Discovered in 1929, Vitamin K has a crucial role in preventing bleeding and coagulation, especially in newborns, and is important for our bone and cardiovascular health. Ongoing research also suggests that vitamin K can assist with cognition, skin health and wound healing.

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

Craig Ballard
Thursday October 24, 2024 - 4 minutes to read

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...

Vishakha Mahajan
Friday October 18, 2024 - 5 minutes to read

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...

Rupali Lal
Friday October 11, 2024 - 5 minutes to read

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

Rahle Dusheiko
Thursday October 3, 2024 - 6 minutes to read

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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Brain Health and Exercise: Physical Exercise

Zohreh Doborjeh
Friday September 27, 2024 - 5 minutes to read

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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Health Benefits of Massage

Margaux Loyer
Thursday September 19, 2024 - 5 minutes to read

Skin-to-skin contact supports brain development and promotes our overall well-being. Throughout our history, touch has been utilised for communication, bonding, and as a therapeutic tool. This is why different forms of massage have played an important role in the development of healing methods in many different cultures around the world.

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Echinacea (E. angustifolia; E. purpurea; E. pallid...

Tracy de Souza
Saturday September 14, 2024 - 6 minutes to read

Echinacea is one of the most popular herbs in use today. Before the arrival of European settlers, it was widely used by the Native Americans for a variety of conditions. Today, studies and research indicate that echinacea can assist with skin and gastrointestinal health, cardiovascular issues, and it has antiviral and antimicrobial properties while being a potent antioxidant.

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Introduction to Anxiety: Know what you are dealing...

Teagan Fea
Monday September 9, 2024 - 4 minutes to read

Anxiety disorders are among the most common mental health disorders globally, and they are on the rise. For us to fully understand anxiety, we also need to better understand specific disorders that can cause anxiety, such as Generalised Anxiety Disorder (GAD), Panic Disorder, Social Anxiety Disorder and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).

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Menopause and Weight Gain: Why do we put on weight...

Kàren Maggs
Tuesday September 3, 2024 - 5 minutes to read

As women get older and enter menopause, certain health factors and lifestyle can impact their weight and their ability to shed the extra kilograms. Since during menopause many metabolic factors are out of balance, sleep, activity, gastrointestinal health, metabolic syndrome and hormonal imbalance play a significant part in maintaining healthy weight levels.

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