Some recent research has shed further light on the type of exercise and the mechanisms behind the influence of exercise on both brain function and ageing. Researchers compared the effects of fasting, longer bouts of light intensity exercise, short and high intensity exercise and combined fasting and exercise on a protein named brain derived neurotrophic …
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We have got a few tips to help you get started! Why have you picked this habit? Typically habits which are meaningful are easier to stick to. While it might be possible to complete certain tasks if they don’t have meaning to you then you’re unlikely to persist with them. Ask yourself why it is …
Dementia is a collective type of diseases that can result in impairment of cognitive function, memory loss and behaviour change among others. The most common form of dementia is Alzheimer’s Disease. Dementia is the second leading cause of death of Australians, and as of 2021, an estimated 472,000 Australians live with this disease. Due to …
In the spirit of the Olympics, we have decided to do something a little bit different and set our own Active Seniors “Masters” Olympic targets based on what the research indicates “normal” values should be for the various attributes of physical health. Please be sensible about what you attempt and ensure that you do …
For most of 2020, the pandemic has disrupted our routine. In many countries around the world, this is still the case; we are so lucky in Australia to be able to go about our routine as normally as we could hope! As soon as you are able, it is important to get back to doing …
12-week challenge: Week 2 – getting started with exercise Read More »
At Active Seniors, we assess our members balance with eyes open and, where safe to do so, with eyes closed. For many people, there is a big difference between the two, with eyes closed proving to be much more challenging than anticipated. As a result, one of the most common questions we get asked is …
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2020 was a tough and turbulent year. Some of us lost jobs or homes, others lost long awaited travel plans, time with family/friends, celebrations and some lost loved ones. Despite the adversity, we found resilience and embraced the challenges as opportunities; to spend more time in the garden, read more books, learn to use technology …
Golf is one of those great sports that can be played by people of all ages. Many of our members here at Active Seniors Health Centre regularly enjoy getting out on the golf course for some exercise and social interaction. With so many of our members huge golf fans, I often hear members discussing how …
Resistance bands are great pieces of equipment to add resistance to exercises. They are light weight, compact and can be used in many ways! For some examples of exercises using a resistance band, click here! Seated scaption hold: This is a great exercise for the shoulder and core muscles! Begin seated on the edge of …
Five Resistance Band Exercises You Probably Aren’t Doing That You Should! Read More »
Do you experience pain in your knees when walking UP the stairs? The most common cause of knee pain when climbing stairs is a reduction in the cartilage of the knee. The main functions of cartilage include cushioning forces and promoting smooth movements at joint. In the case of the knee, one of the key …