Children's health
15 Dec 2009
Exercise During the Festive Season
Maintaining exercise or physical activity over the festive period is important for combating weight gain from overindulgence and minimising stress and the risk of cardiac…
Children's Health
07 Dec 2009
Exercise for brain health
Physical activity has repeatedly been shown to influence psychology and neurology. Exercise significantly improves cognition (thinking), decreases stress and anxiety, improves self-esteem and decreases depression.
Children's health
18 Aug 2009
Energy Expenditure: How the Body Burns Calories
The human body converts the food consumed by the individual into energy. Energy produced from food in the human body is used to maintain the…
Exercise
15 Jul 2009
Physical Exercise and Eye Health
The role of exercise in protecting eye health is relatively unknown in the general population and scientific studies. However, available evidence suggests that regular physical…
Children's health
07 Jul 2009
Stress Management
Dr Joe Kosterich talks about the things we can do to manage stress, including dealing with the source of stress, relaxation techniques, staying healthy and…
Children's health
07 Jul 2009
Exercise: Cardio Training
Cardio training, cardio vascular exercise or aerobic exercise increases the heart rate, enhances heart health and prevents heart disease.
Bone
07 Jul 2009
Exercise: Resistance Training
Resistance training, including resistance bands and weight training, strengthens bones and prevents bone conditions like osteoporosis.
Children's Health
07 Jul 2009
Exercise: Stretching and Recovery
Stretching exericses to increase flexibility, like yoga and pilates, should be combined with cardio and weight training.
Children's health
07 Jul 2009
Pregnancy and Exercise
For the most part, life goes on as normal during pregnancy, including being active. There are a few exceptions and a few things to think…
