Cycling is a fun activity to do with your family, friends, and is a great way to get outside. It’s also beneficial to your health. Hopping on your bike to explore nearby roads and trails can improve your overall health. If you have the time, try cycling every day to reap these amazing benefits!
Building Muscle
Many people have a tough time building muscle, whether it’s genetics, not having the time for strength training, or not having access to a gym. However, cycling is a great way to build up some extra muscle. During the downstroke of pedaling, you’re working…
While certain universal principles apply to all children, no two are alike, and it’s a mistake to treat them as if they were. When raising a child. It’s essential to not live vicariously through them. Whatever you weren’t able to do in your own life or things you were never able to try, it’s important not to make your child do them. There are certain downsides to living vicariously through your children:
Setting Unrealistic Expectations
Trying to mould your child into what you used to be can set them up for unrealistic expectations. Just because you were a star athlete…
Even before the pandemic struck, virtual doctor visits were becoming more and more popular. Now with so many people confined to their homes and the doctor’s office not being as safe as it used to be, virtual visits and telehealth communication have become a necessity. However, virtual visits have their advantages and disadvantages. When it comes down to it, is it worth it in the end?
Pro: Cost-effective Care
Oftentimes, a virtual visit with your doctor is going to be less expensive than a traditional visit to their office. A patient can actually save money by removing the time spent…
Australia is one of the most beautiful countries to explore via bike. With many views along roads, trails, and mountains, taking your bike for a ride has never been a more incredible adventure. While there are many fantastic roads and trails in Australia to explore, some outshine the rest and are a must for cycling. Check out the best trails and roads for cycling in Australia:
Bright Victoria
Whether you are looking to ride along a trail, mountain bike, cycle the road, or go for a leisure ride, Bright Victoria is a fantastic place to take your bike. Bright is…
The start of a new year is a great time to think about what you’d like to achieve for yourself and your family and the things that you’d like to encourage your kids to do. Here are some ideas to make 2021 more rewarding for your family.
In today’s society it is easy to default to a screen. It may be to watch or play something for entertainment, it may be for work, emails or social media. But screens make us all individuals in our own household, even if we’re sitting in the same space. Try to minimise the time…
Innovative technology has changed our lives and improved our day-to-day. As industries embrace and adapt to new technologies, they’re finding ways to improve customer service, communication, and even employee satisfaction. The healthcare industry is truly embracing technology and seeing the advantages of digital trends. It is reshaping how patients interact with health professionals, data is shared more easily among providers, and it is changing treatment plan decisions as well as health outcomes.
Records in the Cloud
Thanks to tech advancements, over the years more and more medical records are moved into cloud storage. This type of cloud infrastructure is key…
One of the most difficult things for a child to learn to control and fully understand is their emotions. How we as parents teach our children how to express their emotions can have a major effect on them well into adulthood. This is why it is so essential for parents to know how to handle their child’s emotions, teach them healthy ways to express them and guide them in understanding why they feel certain ways. …
Countries all over the world fell into uncertain times when the coronavirus (Covid 19) began to quickly spread. World leaders had to quickly come up with a plan of action to keep their citizens safe and healthy. Some countries went into strict lockdown, while others’ responses were delayed. It’s no wonder now why there are some countries lifting restrictions and coming out of quarantine while other countries are still having daily death counts approaching the thousands.
Australia had one of the best Covid 19 responses throughout the entire world. Today, almost all of Australia is back to normal with quarantine…
If you’re like a lot of families in 2020, you probably realize that your family could use some work on their overall fitness and health. Take a look at a few simple ways you can help your family get into better shape!
When you hear the word exercise, what’s the first thing that jumps into your mind? You may think of a very unenjoyable, strenuous activity that leaves you completely out of breath and sweating profusely. But exercising as a family doesn’t have to be that way. “Incidental exercise”, try to do things that ‘move’ rather than be moved. Walk…
One of the best ways to explore a new city is by walking it. Thankfully, some of the most beautiful and iconic cities around the world are easily walkable and great for exploring. For those who don’t want to grab a taxi or hop on the bus to visit monument after monument, check out these walkable cities:
Paris, France
An incredible city in Europe is Paris, France . It’s a city full of treasures that are best seen strolling by at your leisure like the Sacre Coeur, the Opera and the cobbled laneways of the Latin Quarter. A riverside stroll…
Lachlan Soper is a general pracitioner working in the Sydney, Australia area. Avid cyclist and loving father. Read more at LachlanSoper.org.au