Get up and move!

Get up and move!

The human body is an amazing collection of various complex systems and sub-systems. It’s designed with movement and a lot of it in mind. Not just simple movements, but movements that are intense enough to cause muscle contractions. You see, prolonged periods of inactivity can be harmful to your health because you’re depriving yourself of…

Stroke F.A.S.T.

How to recognise a stroke

When blood supply to the brain is interrupted, that area of the brain will be deprived of oxygen and nutrients. When brain cells do not get enough oxygen or nutrients, they die. Use the F.A.S.T. technique to recognise if someone’s suffering from a stroke. Face Check their face. Has their mouth drooped? Arm Can they…