Men’s Health Week is here, and we want to talk about Prostate Cancer. What to be aware of and when to go get checked; 40 years old’s with high risk, and any 50 years old should get checked. These seem to be the ages where it appears the most, so you want to make sure […]
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Prostate Cancer Prostate cancer occurs when abnormal cells develop in the prostate, forming a malignant tumour (cancerous growth). These abnormal cells can continue to multiply and may spread outside the prostate into nearby or distant parts of the body. Prostate cancer is generally a slow-growing disease, and the majority of men with prostate cancer can
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Do you have any queries or questions about whether your child is reaching age-appropriate milestones? What: A developmental screen is a general measure of your child’s development (fine and gross motor). Screenings provide a holistic overview of your child’s strengths and needs. Why: It can help you to celebrate and nurture your child’s strengths and
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Within the human body, our bones are constantly absorbing and replacing tissue. With Osteoporosis, the new bone creation doesn’t keep up with the old bone removal leading to having low bone mineral density or weak and fragile bones. In addition, hormones play a massive role in our physiological makeup, especially in women. As women reach
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Mums and Bubs: First Steps week 6 Team in full force this week loving on all the babies! This week is a big step as we have now learnt all the basics and are seeing big improvements in all the mums techniques!!Big thanks you Kylie from TerryWhite Chemmart Rockhampton Day & Night for coming in
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There is a lot of great research around at the moment of the benefits of group classes for Cancer Rehabilitation. We are offering these classes to those going through treatment or are post treatment to be able to come together outside of those normal settings and be able to have a positive space to workout
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We had Janelle Day, Dietitian come in to have a chat with the new round of mums coming through to answer all of your questions about baby led weaning and also those midnight snacks for mumma! We love being able to educate all our mums throughout this program so they come out more educated and
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We sat down with one our long term clients Shelby Hill and had a chat about all the things she has achieved such as competitng in the special olympics and how she keeps positive and goal driven!
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In Australia, 1 person will be diagnosed with cancer every 4 minutes. Physical inactivity and obesity have been found to be a risk factor in the development of some cancers. Accredited Exercise Physiologist’s have specialised knowledge and skills in the principles surrounding fitness testing, exercise prescription and programming, as well as having an understanding of
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Bridget Nash, Exercise Physiologist, takes us through step by step and how to take your own blood pressure.
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A number of factors contribute to weakening of the pelvic floor during pregnancy:1. Hormonal changes cause the pelvic floor (muscles and tissues) to soften and stretch;2. Weight gain;3. Straining with constipation; and4. Inappropriate pregnancy and postnatal exercises such as intense core abdominal exercises and high impact exercise (e.g. jogging). Benefits of Pelvic Exercises for Pregnancy
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Once pregnant, many women tend to decrease their activity levels. Research states that barriers to exercise reported by pregnant women include lack of motivation, perceived lack of time due to family and work demands, desire to postpone weight loss until after delivery and pain with movement.Many pregnant women are either not advised of the benefits
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