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Four Ways To Staying Active These Holidays - From Anywhere
Whether you’re headed interstate, or are staying close to home these holidays, it’s inevitable for our normal exercise routines to get disrupted with all the fun and chaos that the Christmas period brings.
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Diabetes: Getting Active to Prevent Type 2 – The Role of Exercise Physiology and Physiotherapy
Type 2 diabetes is a condition that is rapidly increasing in prevalence with an average of 165 new diagnoses every day in New Zealand. However, the good news is that lifestyle interventions, such as regular physical activity, can play a significant role in both preventing and managing this condition. In this blog, we will delve into the importance of exercise and how the expertise of exercise physiologists and physiotherapists can be instrumental in the prevention, management, and treatment of type 2 diabetes.
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Exploring the Link Between Exercise and Mental Health
The importance of mental health in the modern world cannot be overstated. In 2019, it was reported that globally, 1 in 8 people were affected by a mental-health disorder, at an estimated cost of approximately $2.5 trillion USD. 1 Fortunately, there exists a simple yet profound tool that can significantly benefit mental well-being: exercise.
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Avoid Holiday Aches and Pains: Four Tips From Physios For Having A Healthy Christmas
With regular routines often going out the window, the holidays are a busy time for physios too with their clients experiencing the resurgence of old aches and pain as a result of rushing around and forgetting some of the basics to maintain their health.