Health

5 EASIEST MASSAGE THERAPY TECHNIQUES

To become a certified and certified massage therapist one needs undergo a massage therapy program following finishing high school, or after receiving the appropriate certifications. After completing the test the massage therapist is able to apply for a license and then an official license for business if they want to work as a solo practitioner. […]

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Fitness

Helpful Tips To Save On Your Medical Clinic Fitout

Medical clinics require a good fitout to ensure maximum patient efficiency, comfort and satisfaction. However, fitting out a medical clinic can come at a steep price. With rent, equipment expenses and salaries to pay for, saving on your medical fit outs can be crucial in ensuring that your clinic stays profitable. Here are some helpful […]

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Health

7 Tips for Getting the Most Out of Acupuncture Therapy

Acupuncture, an ancient Eastern treatment method, has been highly regarded by the Western medical community. Acupuncture can be used alone or in conjunction with Western medicine to treat many ailments, including stress, headaches, and infertility. As with many other collaborative treatments, the more proactive and effective you are, the better the experience will be. Here […]

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Sports wear

The Conversation’s Journalism in June

In June, the story that drew the most attention from our audience was Maria O’Sullivan’s article from Monash University on whether people without vaccination certificates should be banned from theatres, restaurants, and shops. The article has been read more than 500,000 times. ABC News cited the article as an expert commentary, and Maria was interviewed by ABC […]

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Sports wear

Sport can help youth become better citizens

 Their social and civic values, in particular, influence their concern for others’ welfare. Recently, we researched to explore possible links between sport and promoting social issues and the collective good. We explored the shared learning opportunities that exist between two areas in the Australian Curriculum: Health and Physical Education and Citizenship and Civics Education. Sport and civic values […]

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Sports wear

A well-fitting sportsbra can improve performance

The 2022 Uefa Women’s Euro will be remembered for Chloe Kelly’s celebration of her match-winning goal by taking off her shirt and running to her teammates with pure joy. The image of a women in a sports bra represented her power and skill, and not her body. In elite sport, sports bras are now considered an essential […]

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Sports wear

Pele fought against a dictatorship that tried to stop him from playing

Pele’s role in helping to shape the modern identity of Brazil is rooted in his role in helping Brazil win the World Cup at the 1958 World Cup in Sweden and the global role that Santos took on shortly after. Santos, during the Pele period, travelled around the world in the role of sporting diplomats. They […]

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Sports wear

Migration, hope and lies in the rugby industry

The first feature film by French filmmaker Sacha Wolf, Mercenaire, (released as Mercenary in English), tells the tale of a young Pacific Islander named Soane Tokelau who is trying to succeed in professional rugby. The movie, which premiered in the Cannes Film Festival’s Director’s Week, was hailed for its finely-grained drama, with undertones of Greek tragedy. Its subtlety contrasted with […]

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Sports wear

Fashion and sport at the Australian Open

 The stadium is buzzing as Serena Williams is expected to emerge out of the rooms and onto the net. It’s not about her talent, skill, or professionalism. The excitement is all about what she will wear next. Tennis has changed. Tennis has changed. What was once an elite sport with rules and regulations about what or you […]

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Sports wear

Why Muslim women wear head scarves when participating in sport

The French Senate voted recently in favor of a ban on headscarves during sports events. Advocates of the bill claim that hijabs or headscarves represent Islamic extremism, patriarchy, and lack of empowerment for women. Muslim women athletes, women’s rights activists and feminists have condemned this proposed law. One commentator called it ” gendered Islamophobia.” Other commentators have highlighted how such laws could […]

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Sports wear

Reasons why schools should allow students to wear sports uniforms every day

It is not surprising that most parents, teachers, and students support the move from traditional school uniforms to more comfortable ones for students. They also prefer those that are more supportive of various activities students do in school. The education authorities in each jurisdiction determine the uniform policy for schools. Parents will save money if students wear […]

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Bicycle

Bicycle registration is not the answer to bad behavior

There’s nothing like a “bikes vs drivers” story to whip commentators into a frenzy, and this week’s stoush between Shane Warne and a Melbourne cyclist is no exception. Whenever this issue comes up, there are calls for cyclists to be registered – either to “pay their way” or so their behavior can be monitored. But what difference […]

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Cycling

The bike lanes in Johannesburg are not used

Johannesburg is not one of the cities that comes to mind when you think about bicycle-friendly cities. It’s not because they haven’t tried. In the last few years, bicycle lanes were built in different parts of South Africa’s largest city. The lanes were intended to encourage commuters to cycle and also as a response to growing road congestion. […]

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