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Community Exercise: Boosting Mental Health in Older Adults, Brazilian Style

Community Exercise: Boosting Mental Health in Older Adults, Brazilian Style

If you're wondering whether joining a community exercise class could boost mental well-being as you age, recent research from Brazil has some encouraging news — especially if traditional gym workou...

May 7, 2025
Could Boxing Be a Knockout Therapy for Parkinson's? New Research Weighs In

Could Boxing Be a Knockout Therapy for Parkinson's? New Research Weighs In

Living with Parkinson's disease presents daily challenges, affecting movement, balance, and sometimes mood and thinking. While medication is a cornerstone of treatment, exercise is increasingly rec...

April 24, 2025
Exercise After Breast Cancer Does More Than Build Muscle – It Boosts Your Cells' Health Too!

Exercise After Breast Cancer Does More Than Build Muscle – It Boosts Your Cells' Health Too!

Recovering after breast cancer treatment can feel like a long road. You might be dealing with fatigue, changes in your body, and just wanting to feel more like your old self again. We know exercise...

April 24, 2025
Get Fit, Eat Well: Surprising New Link Between Exercise and Sticking to a Healthy Diet

Get Fit, Eat Well: Surprising New Link Between Exercise and Sticking to a Healthy Diet

We all know that getting regular exercise and eating a healthy diet are cornerstones of good health. Often, we tackle them as separate challenges – dragging ourselves to the gym *and* trying to res...

April 22, 2025
Fancy Physio Moves vs. A Good Walk: What Really Helps Older Adults Stay Steady?

Fancy Physio Moves vs. A Good Walk: What Really Helps Older Adults Stay Steady?

We all know staying active is crucial as we get older, especially for keeping our balance, avoiding falls, and generally feeling good. Often, the advice is simple: get out for a regular walk. But i...

March 30, 2025
Weights vs Cardio for Breast Cancer Survivors: Which Fights Fatigue and Shrinks Your Waistline Best?

Weights vs Cardio for Breast Cancer Survivors: Which Fights Fatigue and Shrinks Your Waistline Best?

Recovering from breast cancer treatment often brings a wave of challenges, and one of the most common and draining is cancer-related fatigue. It's more than just feeling a bit tired; it's a profoun...

March 30, 2025
Train Hard, Eat... Normally? The Surprising Link Between Exercise Addiction and Food Obsession

Train Hard, Eat... Normally? The Surprising Link Between Exercise Addiction and Food Obsession

We all know that person, right? The one who’s always at the gym, clocking up serious hours, and seems to live on perfectly prepped, ultra-clean meals. It’s easy to assume that intense exercise habi...

March 30, 2025
Creatine: Still a Top Player for Your Workouts?

Creatine: Still a Top Player for Your Workouts?

If you spend any time in the gym or follow fitness chat online, you've probably heard of creatine. It's one of the most popular and well-researched sports supplements out there. But does the latest...

March 28, 2025
Think Faster, Play Smarter? HIIT and Step Aerobics Might Boost Your Brainpower

Think Faster, Play Smarter? HIIT and Step Aerobics Might Boost Your Brainpower

We all know that hitting the gym or going for a run is great for our bodies. But what about our brains? Exercise is increasingly recognised as a fantastic way to keep our minds sharp, too. Now, som...

March 28, 2025
Pre-Workout Powders: Friend or Foe for Your Heart?

Pre-Workout Powders: Friend or Foe for Your Heart?

If you spend any time in a gym or follow fitness influencers online, you've definitely come across pre-workout supplements. Those colourful powders promise to give your workout a serious boost, hel...

March 27, 2025