Written by Megan Dame, Accredited Exercise Physiologist What is the Menstrual Cycle? The menstrual cycle plays a pivotal role in preparing a Woman’s body for pregnancy (Better Health). If a Woman is not pregnant the uterus sheds its lining from signals sent from the...
Written by Curtis Allderidge, Accredited Exercise Physiologist What is Prostate Cancer? The prostate is a male sex gland located at the base of the bladder (size of a walnut) and its primary function is to produce seminal fluid. Prostate cancer (PCa) happens when an abnormal growth of...
Written by Megan Dame (Accredited Exercise Physiologist) What is Polycystic Ovary Syndrome? Polycystic ovary syndrome (also known as PCOS) is a hormonal condition that affects 18-13% of women or people with uterus of reproductive age (Jean Hailes). To be diagnosed with PCOS two of the following three...
Written by Kelsie Vickery, Accredited Exercise Physiologist Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is an autoimmune disease, characterised by demyelination (plaque development) throughout areas of the brain and spinal cord. This slows or interrupts the transmission of nerve impulses in the central nervous system, which can lead to a...