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...
The risks and dangers of concussion are slowly becoming mainstream information in the public eye. Injuries to the brain should be treated very seriously. This is why many people pursue...
We all know that exercise can help keen the body healthy, and let’s face it, most of us keep active to control our waistlines. Yet, what about the brain? The Mayo...
Brain Derived Neurotrophic Factor (BDNF) has been referred to as a fertilizer for your brain. Find out how exercise can help you to get more of it. Brain Derived Neurotrophic Factor...