International Women's Day (IWD) is celebrated annually on the 8th of March. The day internationally recognises women's social, economic,...

As part of REDFEB, Australia’s heart health awareness month this February, it’s the perfect time to get moving and make a positive impact...

As we age, maintaining independence, health, and quality of life becomes increasingly important. The Australian Government’s My Aged Care...

As November rolls around, many men (and women) join the global movement known as Movember, where moustaches become symbols of awareness...

Key statistics: September marks International Prostate Cancer Awareness month. Prostate cancer represents the most frequently diagnosed...

Who founded Pilates? Pilates exercise was founded by Joseph Pilates in the 1920s. Pilates designed the exercise system as a way to combat...

In 2018, an estimated 387,000 Australians aged 15 and over (1.6% of the population) had experienced a stroke at some point in their...

It’s World Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Day! The 30th of May is an internationally recognised day of raising awareness for everyone effected...

From puberty to menopause, through pregnancy and postpartum, exercise is an important form of medicine for women at all stages of life...

What is heart disease? Heart disease is the single most common cause of death globally. Heart disease is a broad term to classify...

Exercise is important for all people, including those with a disability, to be doing regularly for not only their physical health but...

Some little-known facts that you may not have been aware of that can aid in the management of diabetes! Have you been told you need to...

Osteoporosis or its precursor osteopenia is the most common chronic bone disease in the world (1). Osteoporosis is commonly characterised...

The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) provides funding to those with permanent disability and their family or support. This is...

Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a neurological condition which causes degeneration of dopamine producing cells in the substantia nigra....

Colon cancer, or colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer in men and the third most common cancer in women (1) . Over the last...

In Australia 1 in 5 Australians over the age 45 and over are living with persistent, ongoing pain 1 . This persistent pain, often...

Back pain equals further damage to the area The international definition of pain is “an unpleasant sensory and emotional experience...

Depression is a common condition and rates of diagnosis are only increasing. Depression causes symptoms of sadness, fatigue, reduced...

Cancer statistics Approximately 134,000 Australians are diagnosed with a form of cancer every year. (1) There are also over 1 million...