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We Went to Thrive Festival and Here’s What It Reminded Us About Health

What happens when you bring people together around health, wellbeing, creativity, movement and community? You get something pretty special. On Saturday, we headed along to the Thrive Festival, a health and wellness event built around one of the things we believe matters enormously to wellbeing: connection, fun and laughter. With workshops, demonstrations, talks, roving entertainers,

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Does Weight Loss from GLP-1 Medications Cause Muscle and Bone Loss? What Exercise Can Do

By Elka Cruz, Accredited Exercise Physiologist GLP-1 medications have changed the way we approach weight management. For many people, medications such as semaglutide and tirzepatide can make significant weight loss more achievable. They can be an important part of a person’s overall health plan when prescribed and monitored appropriately. But there is an important question

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Your Muscles Work Differently in Hot Weather. Here’s the Why + the Fix

As the Australian summer rolls in, most of us naturally ramp up our movement. Morning runs before work, laps at the pool, weekend hikes, summer sport, or simply getting back into the habit of training outdoors because it finally feels good again. But the heat brings its own rules.  And when it comes to muscles,

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The power of a team approach to osteoporosis

The Power of a Team Approach to Osteoporosis Management

GP + Pharmacist + Physiotherapist + Exercise Physiologist = Better Bones, Better Lives If you’ve been told you have osteoporosis or low bone density, you’re not alone. And you’re definitely not powerless. Strong bones aren’t built by one specialist or one pill; they’re built by a team that works together to keep you moving, balanced,

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The Adolescent Brain on Sport: Mental Health Tools for Young Athletes

When you think about athletic performance, your mind probably jumps to strength, flexibility, or stamina. But beneath every backflip, every skill learned, and every training session powered through,  there’s something even more crucial at play; your brain.  And for athletes aged 10 to 16, their brains are in the thick of some of the most

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Exercise and Mental Health: The Brain-Boosting Benefits of Moving Your Body

We’ve all heard it before: “Exercise is great for mental health!” But how exactly does breaking a sweat help your brain? Does it turn you into an unstoppable ball of happiness, or just make you too tired to feel stressed? Let’s dive into the science behind why exercise is a powerhouse for mental well-being. The

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