Your internal 24-hour sleep-wake cycle; also known as your biological clock is regulated by the brain as it responds to the amount of time spent awake and the transition between daylight and darkness. At night, your body responds to the loss of daylight by producing melatonin, a hormone that makes you sleepy. During the day, […]
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Getting enough sleep is vital for maintaining bodily functions and general health; lack of sleep can affect your mood, energy and stress levels. The National Institute of Health recommends seven and a half to nine hours of sleep per night in order to achieve high levels of functional activity. What is the Sleep Wake Cycle?
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Maintaining a healthy posture at work can be difficult, but the consequences of having poor posture can be even harder! With poor posture comes neck pain, shoulder pain, back pain, muscle soreness, joint stiffness, the list can be endless! Simple stretches and exercises have been designed to be performed throughout the day! They can help
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Flip flops, are they good or bad? The 2012 National Foot Health Assessment reported that 78% of adults experience foot pain at some point in their lives; frequency of flip flop wear played a factor in the results. Flip flops do not offer extensive support, resulting in a higher incidence of ankle sprains, plantar fasciitis
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Bursae are thin sacks containing synovial fluid which provide lubrication for tissues such as muscle, tendon and skin. They reduce friction and allow smooth movement between surfaces. Bursitis causes the bursa to become inflamed and irritated, resulting in pain above or below your knee. This can be due to: Acute or repeated trauma to the knee
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OSD is an osteochondrosis of the tibial tuberosity resulting in adolescent knee pain. It commonly affects young boys aged 13-15 years and is also seen in girls aged between 10-12 years. OSD tends to develop during a period of rapid growth and high levels of activity involving excessive knee flexion e.g. jumping or running. Repeated
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Chia is an ancient aztec superfood which can be used in its raw form as whole seeds as well as powder, ground or even as a gel when mixed with small quantities of water. This superfood is an excellent source of protein which can be incorporated into smoothies, drinks, baking and as a garnish for
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Sinding Larsen Johansson Syndrome is a juvenile osteochondrosis which disrupts the attachment site for the patella tendon. It is caused by overuse of the knee extensor mechanism, resulting in inflammation to the inferior portion of the patella and its tendinous insertion on the tibia. This is most commonly seen in active boys (10-13 years) but
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