I turned to fitness when I was out of control with bourbon, drugs and an eating disorder – but it became another problem
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Physical and Mental Health - Exercise, Fitness and Activity
Healthy body, healthy mind! Physical Exercise, Fitness, Running, Jogging, Gym and Activity. Twitter Hashtag: #GymEd Curated by Peter Mellow |
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I turned to fitness when I was out of control with bourbon, drugs and an eating disorder – but it became another problem
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Biscuits, ice-cream and fizzy drinks can be just as addictive as alcohol and cigarettes, research has found. What are they doing to our bodies – and how can we kick the habit?
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Adding simple workouts to treatment improved recovery from a variety of substance-use disorders, including to cocaine, opioids, cannabis and alcohol.
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A review of 43 studies has shown there is a link between physical activity and a reduction or cessation of substance use. Experts explain how that works and how to incorporate it into your own life.
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Learning healthy ways of regulating painful emotions and practising self-care can help break the vicious cycle
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Australian bodybuilder and actor Calum von Moger, a three-time Mr Universe winner, has checked himself into a rehab facility to fight his drug addiction.
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When life feels this precarious, it’s only natural to roll the dice on just about everything.
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A new running group is about to take its first stride in Taranaki but its sole purpose isn’t fitness - it's mental wellbeing.
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We know stressful circumstances make people more vulnerable to developing addictions. Meanwhile, people seeking help for addiction may have had their treatment disrupted because of lockdowns.
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Food researchers debate whether highly processed foods like potato chips and ice cream are addictive, triggering our brains to overeat.
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My freedom from this mad merry-go-round only arrived when I understood the three C’s: ‘didn’t cause it, can’t control it, can’t cure it’
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Fitness obsession in the online sphere is rampant.
Is this a positive step towards a healthier society or is there a darker reality hiding behind the endless images of toned quads and ripped abs?
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An updated review shows it performs better than some other common treatments and is less expensive.
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Fitness obsession in the online sphere is rampant.
Is this a positive step towards a healthier society or is there a darker reality hiding behind the endless images of toned quads and ripped abs?
Presenter: Moya Lothian-McLean
Animator: Hope Sincere
Commissioning Editor: Griesham Taan
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People allude to addiction in everyday conversation, casually referring to themselves as chocolate addicts or workaholics. But addiction is not a term clinicians take lightly. Addiction is defined as a condition characterized by the loss of contro
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We usually associate addiction with bad things like smoking, alcohol and gambling. But it's possible to be addicted to exercise, too.
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What should be a way to get healthier has instead become a dangerous addiction.
We've heard them all, and while they can be motivating at times, they can also drive people to over-training and injury.
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I get grumpy if I don't move for more than a day or two and during the week, I prioritise exercise over social engagements.
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Controversial and in-your-face, it’s also hugely rewarding and highly addictive.
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Almost four in 10 young adults describe themselves as digital addicts, according to research published today by Foresters, the financial services company.
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My name is Sarah Hicks and I'm addicted to exercise. I currently spend two to four hours a day, seven days per week exercising.?
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JUNK food really could be addictive and stimulate cravings in much the same way as an illicit drug, a brain scanning study shows.
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At what point does the odd sneaky dabble in your chosen vice become a destructive habit?
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