Many Australians over 50 know that staying active matters — but a common misconception is that walking or light activity alone will keep you strong and independent as you age. In reality, one of the most powerful things you can do for your long-term health is strength training. This article explains why strength training is so important after 50, how muscle declines with age, the consequences of inactivity (especially after illness or bed rest), and how strength protects your independence and...

Pain on the inside of the elbow can be concerning — particularly when it follows a sudden injury or develops during sport or repetitive activity. For some people, this pain is related not just to tendon overload, but to injury of the medial collateral ligament (MCL)  of the elbow. If you’ve been told you have an MCL injury, or you’re wondering whether taping could help support your elbow during recovery, this article will walk you through: What the medial collateral ligament does How MCL...

A heart attack can be a life-changing event — not just physically, but emotionally and psychologically as well. Many people tell us they feel grateful to be alive, but also unsure, anxious, and uncertain about what life should look like moving forward. One of the most common questions we hear is: “Will I ever get back to a normal life?” The reassuring answer is yes — for most people, absolutely. But “normal” may look a little different, and that’s not a bad thing. With the right support, many...