Good food for a good mood – what foods boost your mood and better manage mental illness
There is no denying that 2020 was a particularly difficult year for so many people around the globe. One in five Australians aged 16 to 85 experienced a mental illness during the COVID-19 pandemic, illustrating that mental illness was twice as prevalent in 2020 in comparison to non-pandemic years. The role nutrition plays in managing […]
How exercise can reduce feelings of loneliness and isolation
The World Health Organisation defines mental health as a state of well-being in which every individual realises his or her own potential, can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work productively and fruitfully, and is able to make a contribution to her or his community. When mental health conditions occur an individual may […]
Diabetes is a modern epidemic health system challenge and how exercise can help
It has been said by Diabetes Australia that with 280 Australians develop diabetes every day, or one person every five minutes, we have a 21st-century epidemic to address. It has become one of the biggest challenge confronting Australia’s health system, however, simple lifestyle modifications have been shown to reduce the incidence of diabetes by 58% […]
Meet Club Active Dietitian Jean-Mari Mouton
Club Active is an over 50s health and fitness centre with an in-house allied health clinic offering professional services from dietitians, physiotherapists and exercise physiologists. We spoke with our Senior Dietitian Jean-Mari Mouton who is a real foodie and has an enthusiasm for helping others achieve their goals. Fun facts about Club Active’s Dietitian Jean-Mari […]
The key to effective exercise for osteoporosis is supervision by a qualified professional
Osteoporosis is a condition of low bone mass, leading to a higher risk of fracture. As bones become more brittle the chance of fracture increases, potentially leading to chronic pain, a loss of independence and disability. Osteoporosis statistics Of Australians over 50, 66% have low or very low bone mass. 42% of women and 27% […]
Club Active member, Marion shares her fitness journey to celebrate Seniors Week
As a provider of health and fitness facilities that cater to the over 50s demographic in the community, Club Active wished to celebrate Queensland Seniors Week which provides opportunities to promote positive community attitudes towards older people and ageing. We spoke with Club Active Burleigh member, Marion Loadsman who at 81 years of age has […]
