Understanding Ovarian Cancer: Signs, Risks, and Hope
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Exercise Physiologist
Epilepsy and Exercise: Staying Safe and Active
Focal Epilepsy Focal epilepsy involves seizures that originate in a specific area of the brain, and symptoms can include unusual sensations, repetitive movements, or temporary confusion. Generalised Epilepsy Generalised epilepsy, on the other hand, affects both sides of the brain from the onset and often leads to seizures like absence seizures; brief lapses in awareness
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Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM)
Written by: Zoe Dick – Exercise Physiologist
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Understanding Perimenopause and Menopause: Why It Matters
Common and Uncommon Symptoms Common Symptoms: Hot Flashes and Night Sweats: Sudden feelings of heat and sweating, particularly at night.Irregular Periods: Changes in menstrual cycle frequency and flow.Mood Changes: Anxiety, depression, and mood swings due to hormonal fluctuations. Uncommon Symptoms (less frequently discussed but equally impactful): Dizziness: Hormonal changes affect the inner ear and balance, leading
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Assessing the Frequency, Volume, and Intensity Demands of Resistance Exercise on Men Over 50 Years of Age to Increase Skeletal Muscle Mass: Is There an Ideal Resistance Training Frequency, Volume, and Intensity?
Evidence from Studies A meta-analysis by Schoenfeld et al. (2016) examined the effects of RT frequency on muscle hypertrophy and found that frequencies of training muscles twice a week were more effective in promoting muscle growth compared to once a week. This finding aligns with the concept that increased training frequency allows for more frequent