An estimated 100,000 Australian’s are living with Parkinson’s Disease and suffer from rigidity, restricted walking ability and limitations with other motor functions. While exercise is widely recognised for managing a variety...
We all know that being active is good for your body, but regular exercise is also crucial for your brain health! With more and more research looking at the connection...
When life gets stressful, someone might tell you to take a deep breath. You might roll your eyes and think “surely a breath isn’t going to fix anything?”. Well, think...
Dementia is the second leading cause of death of Australians, contributing to 5.4% of all deaths in males and 10.6% of all deaths in females each year. These numbers are constantly...
What is Dystonia? Dystonia is a movement disorder. It causes abnormal twisting or positions in a parts of the body, along with spasms or tremors. There are different types of dystonia and...
Whether you are an elite athlete, weekend warrior or someone who does almost no exercise (naughty!) - a good night’s sleep should be held as a high priority for maintaining...
It is well documented that exercise is vital for keeping our bodies in good shape! Exercise is great for our heart and lung health, promotes optimal cholesterol levels and blood...
What is intellectual disability? Intellectual disability is an umbrella term that refers to a neurological condition that substantially limits and restricts learning behaviours and intellectual functioning. This includes conditions such as...
If I had to choose one thing that working in the exercise and disability field for 15 years has taught me, it would be: “Focus on the ABILITY not the disability”. We...
Epigenetics suggests that what we do with our lives influences our DNA, but it’s not only diet and chemicals that have an impact. You might have heard that although our genes...