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Sleep Apnoea

Sleep apnoea is when breathing stop and starts while you are sleeping, This can lead to snoring, daytime tiredness and high blood pressure. Since the cause of sleep apnoea is the muscles of the throat improperly expanding and blocking the

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Omega 3 Fats

Omega 3 fats are a type of polyunsaturated fat and they are an important part of cells membranes in the body. They are the starting point for the production of hormones that regulate such things as contraction and relaxation of

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Antioxidants

Studies indicate that increasing the amount of antioxidant rich fruit, vegetables and legumes we eat is associated with a decrease in the risk of heart disease, cancer and death from all causes. It’s not just the antioxidant alone that creates

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Intermittent Fasting

Intermittent Fasting has become a popular way to lose weight and assist in managing pre-diabetes. One example is the 16/8 method where each day you fast for 16 hours and only eat during the remaining 8. This means eating healthy

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Diabetes and physical activity

Physical activity can lower your blood sugar levels by using the glucose as fuel for the muscles. Read more here Physical activity fact sheet (ndss.com.au)

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Dietary Fibre

What is fibre? Fibre is the indigestible parts of plant foods, such as vegetables, fruits, grains, beans and legumes. It is type of a carbohydrate that helps keep our digestive systems healthy. There are three different types of fibre which

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Can we do anything to protect our mind as we age

Generally people accept that a healthy diet promotes a healthy body but it can also promote a healthy mind. MIND Diet : Mediterranean-DASH Intervention for Neurodegenerative Delay (MIND) diet is a combination of the Mediterranean diet & the DASH diet

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Counting Steps

For many people walking 10000 steps per day is really hard to achieve. As it turns out 7000 steps may be adequate. Recent research found that compared to adults who walk less than 7000 steps, adults (male and female) who

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Anti-inflammatory

The human body uses inflammation to help fight illness and limit further harm. In most cases, inflammation is a necessary part of the healing process. However sustained or chronic inflammation can lead to weight gain, digestive issues and a range

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Joint Discomfort

Ease joint discomfort with gentle exercise.

Tai chi exercise has multiple benefits. Physically, Tai Chi is a low-impact exercise incorporatinggentle, slow movements associated with improved flexibility, balance, fitness, pain reduction,functional performance, and muscle strength in lower limbs (Yan et al., 2013). The sequentialmovements of Tai chi

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