by MRT Team | 30 March, 2015 | Dietetics, Physiotherapy
Results reported in a recent publication in Lancet have shown that a comprehensive programme which incorporates individual support for healthy eating, regular exercise and brain training reduced cognitive decline in older people at risk of dementia, as well as...
by MRT Team | 18 February, 2015 | Dietetics, Neurological Rehabilitation, Physiotherapy
Strokes occur when the blood supply to the brain is disrupted through either blocked or burst arteries. This disturbance of oxygen and nutrients can cause brain cells to die and results in brain damage. In Australia, stroke is one of the primary causes of disability...
by MRT Team | 5 October, 2014 | Dietetics, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy
Unsurprisingly, obesity poses a significantly negative impact on an individual’s health as it largely increases the risk of developing various diseases. These may range from cancers such as prostate or uterine; bone and joint problems which may lead to mobility...
by MRT Team | 28 September, 2014 | Dietetics, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy
Obesity is arguably one of, if not the largest public health problems of the 21st century. Not only is it a global issue but also a significant concern here in Australia, ranking us the 6th “fattest” country in the world. With this in mind, 120 million of Australian...
by MRT Team | 6 September, 2014 | Physiotherapy
Regular exercise and physical activity are beneficial for everybody and it’s never too late to start. In fact, an active lifestyle is most significant in older adults over the age of 65. There is strong scientific evidence behind the countless benefits of physical...
by MRT Team | 22 August, 2014 | Dietetics, Physiotherapy
Overweight and obesity continues to be a great health concern in the Australian population, it is estimated that 3 in 5 Australian adults is either overweight or obese. What does appear to remain a mystery is the right way to lose the excess weight and beat this...
