Brisk Walk Could Help Chocoholics Stop Snacking

Researchers at the University of Exeter have found that a walk of just fifteen minutes can reduce chocolate cravings. The benefits of exercise in helping people manage dependencies on nicotine and other drugs have previously been recognised. Now, for the first time, newly-published research shows that the same may be true for food cravings.

Intense Activity Curbs Breast Cancer Risk

“In Australia, in 2004, a total of 12,126 women and 109 men were diagnosed with breast cancer and there were 2,683 deaths”. Statistics also show that “1 in 11 Australian women will be diagnosed with breast cancer before the age of 75”. Breast Cancer Australia

A recent study, published in the journal, Breast Cancer Research, looks into correlation between the intensity of exercise or daily activities and the rate of breast cancer.

Walking keeps your brain young

Walking not only boosts physical health but now world-first Australian research shows it can help your brain stay younger longer.

"We have known for a long time that exercise is a great way to improve cardiovascular health, but it may be that in the future exercise can also be recommended to protect against the ageing brain," said lead researcher, chair of old age psychiatry at the University of Melbourne, Nicola Lautenschlager.

The Weighting Game  

The celebrity mums make it look a breeze, but most women will agree that it takes a lot of hard work to lose the baby bulge. In today's society we applaud women who can deliver a baby one month and parade confidently in their bikinis the next. And there's no denying that this creates a lot of additional pressure for new mums.

According to Accredited Practising Dietitian Karen Inge, apart from the obvious wardrobe hassles, being unable to return to a pre-pregnancy self can be very stressful for many women and body image concerns can be part of post natal depression.

Biomechanics

One of our greatest problems in training and competing in sport is the occurrence of injuries. Injuries can sabotage the best laid plans for fitness. All too often those injuries are only treated with medicines, massage, acupuncture, manipulation, or further along injections of steroids, and finally perhaps all too often surgery.

As fitness trainers you are in the best position to see your client's physical attributes and biomechanics. You can also anticipate problems and help prevent injuries if you know what to look for.

Instill a lifelong love of healthy food

Read Accredited Practising Dietitian Karen Inge's great tips on inspiring the family to enjoy good food.

Oats For ‘Super’ Nutrition

An international research review, published in 2008 by the American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine, has added significant weight to what nutrition experts have long believed - that oats and oat-based products can help to significantly lower cholesterol re-absorption (1). Accredited Practising Dietitian Karen Inge brings you the latest news.