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10 Habits of Healthy People

What habits do healthy people have in common? It might not be what you think. People who live a fairly healthy lifestyle have little habits that they include in their everyday life. These customs can be quite simple and easy to make a part of your daily routines. Find out how you can improve your... Read more »
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Easy at-home seated exercises

When you’re beginning at exercise it’s a great idea to start with very simple exercises that start you activating muscles around the major joints, and building up some core strength, while your body is in a stable position to reduce the risk of falls and injury. Sitting down in a comfortable and stable chair is... Read more »
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Easy at-home standing stretches

Stretching is one of the most important and also one of the most neglected things we can do to improve our mobility, ability to perform daily tasks, relieve muscle tension, not to mention a huge part of injury prevention. Stretching doesn’t have to take a long time or be difficult. In fact stretching should be... Read more »
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Easy at-home standing exercise

When you’re beginning exercise, it’s a great idea to start with very simple exercises that activate muscles around the major joints and build up some core strength. At the same time, your body is in a stable position to reduce the risk of falls and injury. You can do plenty of excellent gentle movements with... Read more »
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Osteoporosis – exercises to avoid

Osteoporosis: exercises to avoid Osteoporosis is the loss of calcium and other minerals from a person’s bones, which makes the bones susceptible to fracturing. In Australia, around half of all women and one third of men over 60 years of age have osteoporosis. Women are more likely to have osteoporosis because the hormonal changes of... Read more »
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3 Dangerous exercises to avoid

Believe it or not, not ALL exercises are good for you. In fact some can be downright dangerous. What makes an exercise risky? Here are a few red flags to look out for: Any unusual or “unnatural” movement pattern in the exercise Any movement that causes pain or discomfort in any way Any movement that enhances muscular... Read more »
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Stretching to Reduce Stress

There is a strong correlation between stretching and relieving stress. When we are under stress our body’s “fight or flight” response is triggered and our muscles become tense. Chronic pain can develop in places where tension is held, commonly the shoulders, lower back, neck and head – this pain can then cause stress which creates... Read more »
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Simple stretches to wake you up and start your day

In Adelaide, just like anywhere else, sometimes getting up and getting going in the morning can be a struggle. The key to feeling alert and awake is to get your blood flowing, your muscles activated, and your body switched on and tuned in. Rather than stumbling to the kitchen and reaching for the coffee, try... Read more »
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