In September and October, Balance Workshops were held at Active Seniors Health Centre across Sydney and the Central Coast. We recorded one of the presentations so everyone that was unable to make it to one of the venues would not have to miss out on any information from the day. We hope that you enjoy […]
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Active Seniors recently held Balance Workshops across Sydney and the Central Coast. We would like to thank everyone that came along. We will be sharing videos over the next month reminding you all of the exercises that you learnt on the day. If you would like to watch a video of the whole workshop again
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Most people have little difficulty reaching in front of them, but very little attention is placed on how easily we can reach behind our bodies! Perhaps this is because reaching behind is not a common activity, or perhaps it is also because this movement isn’t as easy to perform as reaching in front or even
How well do your shoulders move? Read More »
Active Seniors are participating in Steptember this month, encouraging our members, and staff, to count their steps each day and accumulate as many steps as possible. We thought we’d share some tips with you to help ensure you are getting the most out of your walks. Walking as many steps as you can in a
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Many people associate osteoporosis with an increase in the upper back curve. However when we look at how the bones change shape and adapt to the forces put through them we realise that this may not be the truth. When people get told they have osteoporosis, one of the things they often do not understand
Osteoporosis and posture – the chicken or the egg? Read More »
A very commonly reported change that is often associated with ageing is a loss of memory. There are many different tips on improving memory and one of the methods that has been used for more than 2000 years is the method of loci. What is it? The method of loci was originally used by the
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Many people have experienced or do experience headaches throughout their life. Despite this, there are many different types of headaches which can range in severity and cause. Tension-Type Headache The most common type of headache is a tension type headache. This is due to muscular strain of the neck muscles and is described as a
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Incontinence and pelvic floor weakness are common problems that affect people as they age. While predominantly this issue affects women, it is also a condition that affects men as well. It is often an area in which management relies significantly on passive methods such as using sanitary support items. However one of the simple and
Pelvic floor weakness…… Could sitting be your weakness?? Read More »
The statistics surrounding mental health and mental illness in Australia are alarming. While we continue to embrace a health system that is focused on addressing physiological and physical issues such as osteoarthritis, type 2 diabetes and obesity, a new challenge to Health Professionals has risen, with an alarming prevalence in today’s society. Did you know
Mental Health- It’s not just “in your head” Read More »
It seems that there are conflicting sets of information regarding the consumption of wine and its effects on health. However when considering this debate, it is important to look into a few important factors which can affect the “health benefits” associated with wine consumption. Physical Activity of the Consumer The first factor to consider is
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