Protecting Your Pelvic Floor
You could be forgiven for getting the wrong idea of pelvic floor exercises and think they’re only for women, specifically those who have given birth. Strong pelvic floor muscles are vital for both men and women. The pelvic floor muscles are at the base of the group...
PCOS: The Evidence-based Guidelines
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) is a widespread condition affecting around 1 in 8 women in Australia and 140 million women worldwide. Despite this commonality, PCOS has a confusing name. Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome does not involve cysts and is not a primary...
The Benefits of Strength Training
We often associate weight training with bulging biceps and grunting in the gym. But the problem is that muscle mass dwindles with inactivity. If we don’t use it, we lose it. Perhaps it’s no surprise that weights/going to the gym is Australia’s second most popular...
Lifestyle Habits for Reducing Cancer Risk
The word itself can drive fear. But understanding what cancer is is the first step to fighting back. Cancer occurs when normal cells develop mutations, leading to uncontrolled growth and the ability to invade surrounding tissues. Often, mutant cells can be harmless...