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Health benefits of yoga and Pilates

Considering yoga? Here are many of the answers to common yoga questions, including how it can benefit your health and how to find a class.

Does exercise reduce anxiety and depression?

Regular exercise can help to improve your mood by releasing and boosting your feel good chemicals. Learn which exercises are best for depression and anxiety.

Lower back pain

Lower back pain is common and affects many people at some point in their life. Learn about the causes and treatment for lower back pain.

Premenstrual syndrome (PMS)

Premenstrual syndrome refers to symptoms that occur around the time of your period. There are ways to help manage your premenstrual symptoms.

Exercise physiologist

Exercise physiologists help improve your health through personalised exercise plans. Learn how they can help you and where to find one.

Irritability and feeling on edge

Occasional irritability is normal. If you feel irritable or on edge all the time, it may be a symptom of a physical or mental health disorder.

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