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Some surprising possible benefits of CBD Oil
Cannabidiol (CBD) oil is a product derived from the cannabis plant. CBD is a cannabinoid, which is a compound naturally found in cannabis plants. It does not contain psychoactive properties (no THC) and hence does not produce a “high” effect, but it has been proposed...
Balanced meals 101
When we eat in a ‘balanced’ way, we are more likely to be satisfied by the foods we eat and feel energised. If you aren’t familiar with the concept of balanced eating, it essentially means that at each meal, we should consume a serve of each of the macronutrients –...
Running – From casual to legend
Almost 1 in 4 Australians participate regularly in jogging, with younger individuals making up the bulk of participants (up to 48% in woman aged 14 – 24 years old!). Running is a fairly low-cost activity and it’s never too late to begin. But what if you want to take the next step from regular jogging to running and casual racing?
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
Approximately 1 in 5 Australian’s suffer from symptoms of Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), making it the most commonly diagnosed gastrointestinal condition.
Weight loss – factors affecting your success
Weight loss is a common goal for many and a life-long battle for others. Despite the simplicity of the regularly cited equation - energy in energy out - many of us struggle to actually lose weight or have the motivation to start in the first place. The...
What is Cholesterol?
We hear a lot about cholesterol day-to-day in the news, online or during conversations with friends and family (especially elderly relatives!) and despite this, not many of us actually know what cholesterol is and what all the fuss is about! Cholesterol is a fatty...
It’s a HIT! The benefits of High-intensity Interval Training.
More benefits with less time commitment? Who would say no? Welcome to the world of High-intensity Interval Training (HIT). Recent research in the field of exercise physiology has shown that small bursts of high-intensity (almost max) cardiovascular exercise...
New research by RDC Clinical shows saffron can help improve mood!
RDC Clinical recently contributed to published research* looking at the effect of a novel saffron extract (affron®) on its ability to improve mood in healthy adults. If you are not familiar with saffron, saffron is a culinary spice responsible for the golden colour of...
Do clinical trials require ethics approval?
Prior to research being undertaken a Human Research Ethics Committee (HREC) must approve the research proposal. The role of the HREC is to ensure clinical trials comply with guidelines as set by the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC). Specially, to...
Congratulations Guy Andrews!
A huge congratulations to Guy Andrews, RDC’s Exercise Performance study trainer who has recently taken up the position of head Surf Sports Coach at Tallebudgera Surf Life Saving Club! RDC is honoured to have Guy on board for the Exercise Performance study and feels...
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