Author: Nikki
-
Physical Activity and Cancer
When we think about the benefits of physical activity, cancer prevention and improved treatment outcomes are often not the first things that come to mind. You might even be surprised to learn that exercise can help reduce cancer risk and improve the effects of other, more traditional, treatments like chemotherapy. Let’s first take a look… Read more
-
Cross-Education in Rehabilitation
Picture this: You’ve finally established your workout routine, and it’s going great. You’re getting your 10,000 steps in a day, you’re at the gym three times a week, and you even go on a park run at the weekend. Then disaster strikes. It’s a cold January evening, and the pavements are icy. You’re rushing to… Read more
-
Sarcopenia and Ageing: The Role of Exercise in Preserving Muscle Health
Sarcopenia is probably not a word you hear thrown around often. I certainly hadn’t heard of it until I began studying exercise science. However, it’s a concept many of us understand intuitively, even if we don’t know it. The problem within the health services and sciences community is that there isn’t one accepted definition of… Read more