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What is a neurological disorder and how are they categorised?

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What is a Neurological Disorder and how are they categorised? What is a Neurological Disorder? Neurological disorders are diseases which affect the central and/or peripheral nervous system. The structures negatively impacted can include the following: brain, spinal cord, various nerves [cranial, peripheral, roots] along with the organs and tissues that are innervated by the nervous […]

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What is Neurology?

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What is Neurology What are the roles of the nervous system and how can it impact our daily living What is Neurology? Neurology is the branch of medicine focussed on the body’s nervous system which includes the brain, spinal cord and nerves.  The nervous system is composed of various neural networks where signalling between these networks

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Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

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Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus  What is it and how can you manage it What is type 2 Diabetes? Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus is commonly referred to as T2DM and is a chronic metabolic condition characterised by elevated blood glucose concentration. This occurs as a result of the body’s cells not responding effectively to insulin that

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Physiotherapy vs Occupational Therapy 

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You may be wondering what the difference is between a physiotherapist and occupational therapist particularly regarding working with children with disabilities.  Occupational therapists commonly work with children to improve fine motor control, cognitive skills, sensory processing, and hand eye coordination.  Physiotherapists on the other hand focus on gross motor skills (running, jumping, skipping), gait biomechanics,

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Why should I quit smoking?

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Why should I quit smoking? Benefits • Reduce the risk of heart attacks and heart disease• Reduce the risk of strokes• Reduce the risk of cancers of the mouth, throat, and lungs• Moving will feel easier (greater exercise capacity)• Greater energy levels• Skin will look younger• Teeth will be whiter• Be a role model for

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