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Health benefits of yoga and Pilates

Considering yoga or Pilates? Here are some things to think about, including health benefits, what you need to start and how to find a class.

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Fitness and exercise

Fitness tips and exercise topics to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Cycling, walking, running, and yoga among others.

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Premenstrual syndrome (PMS)

Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) are the symptoms that occur around the time of your period. Learn what you can do to help manage your PMS symptoms.

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Relaxation techniques for stress relief

Relaxation can help relieve the symptoms of stress. Learn how relaxation can help you to calm down and manage stressful situations.

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Managing menopausal symptoms without medication

Menopause can cause many physical and emotional symptoms. Read more about some lifestyle and behaviour changes you can make to help you cope better.

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Options for managing chronic pain

Chronic pain is pain that lasts longer than 3 months. It can have a significant impact on your life. Read on to learn about strategies that can help.

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Low back pain

Low back pain is common and affects most people at some point in their life. Learn about the causes and what to do if you have low back pain.

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Nerve pain (neuralgia)

Nerve pain (neuralgia) can feel like a shooting, stabbing or burning sensation. Find out about the causes and treatments for nerve pain.

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Persistent pelvic pain

Persistent pelvic pain is pain below your belly button that lasts for 6 months or more. Read on for common causes and pain management tools.

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Arthritis

Arthritis is a term for a group of conditions that affect the joints in your body. Learn more about the causes, symptoms and treatments for arthritis.

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