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…
Blood
30 Jul 2009
What are drugs? An introduction to pharmacology
A drug is a chemical that interacts with proteins in the body to affect a physiological function. This is the general idea behind all medicine.…
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
Food: Basics of What We Need to Eat
Healthy eating basics including what healthy food to eat in a healthy diet, nutrition tips about protein, carbohydrates and good fats, and food proportions.
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: Food for Two
Dr Joe talks about healthy preganncy diets, including pregnancy nutritional requirements, what to eat when pregnant, and foods to avoid when pregnancy.
