What would you like to be doing this summer? Swimming at the beach? Walking along the coast? Playing golf? Running your first five kilometres? Keeping up with the grandchildren? Perhaps your goal is simply to get through a busy day without your back becoming uncomfortable. Whatever your ambition, there’s one thing worth investing in: your physical capacity. A healthy, strong and adaptable spine is an important part of helping you stay active, independent and confident through

You know exercise is good for you. You know walking, strength training and regular physical activity improve your health. You've probably promised yourself you'll start exercising more when the weather improves. So why is getting started sometimes so difficult? The answer isn't always about your muscles, joints or fitness. Sometimes the biggest barrier sits between your ears. Your brain prefers familiar routines Our brains are remarkably good at creating habits. When we repea

Spring has arrived. The days are getting longer, the mornings are warmer, and suddenly the idea of getting outside and being more active seems a lot more appealing. Perhaps you're thinking about returning to running, getting back into the gym, spending more time gardening, or simply walking regularly again. But here's a question worth asking before you launch into your spring fitness plans. Is your body ready for what you're asking it to do? Your body adapts to what you do Du

Here’s How to Keep It Working Did you know your brain has its own waste-removal system, and some of your everyday habits might help it work more effectively? We spend plenty of time thinking about keeping our bodies healthy. We exercise to strengthen our muscles, eat well to support our heart and take care of our joints and spine. But what about looking after the health of our brain? Scientists have been investigating a fascinating process called the glymphatic system, which