Wendy Suzuki, a Professor of Neural Science and Psychology in the Center for Neural Science at New York University, once said in a TEDtalk in reference to exercise that “simply moving your body, has immediate, long-lasting and protective benefits for your brain”. There aren’t many things we can do f...
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There are so many people and companies talking about different diets and eating plans. Talking about macronutrients, fasting, high fat / low carb, Atkins, paleo and what seems to be hundreds of other different diets—we even have a workshop devoted to Supplement and Fad Diet Facts to help explain the...
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The Australian guidelines for healthy eating aim to promote the health and wellbeing of Australians and apply to all healthy Australians, as well as those with common health conditions such as being overweight. The recommendations outlined in the guidelines aim to help in reducing in the risk of die...
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When starting out a weight loss diet plan, you need to make sure you understand the difference between the following: Weight loss diet vs. Fat loss diet Lifestyle vs. Diet Quick fixes vs. Sustainability In 2011-12, over 2.3 million Australians (13%) aged 15 years and over reported that they were on...
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Last year Shirley Webb broke a world record after deadlifting 225 pounds, that’s just over 100kg! To some that might not seem much, but Shirley was 78 at the time and is edging her way, little by little, towards heavier weights. It might be easy to think that she’s always been fit and active and has...
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How many times have you set yourself a goal or challenge and ended up failing to achieve it? Telling yourself that you’re not ready yet. That you’ll do it next week. Or next month. Or even next year. You may have even started with a good amount of zeal. But once you started putting in some effort, y...
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