Ecstasy, 3,4-Methylenedioxymethamphetamine or Molly are common names for the synthetic hallucinogenic drug widely known as MDMA. What does it do? Similar to other recreational drugs, MDMA causes euphoria and very distinct “prosocial effects”: MDMA makes its users feel like they … Read more
Your Brain on Drugs: Cocaine
Cocaine is a drug derived from the leaves of coca plant which is native to South America and is snorted, smoked or injected (“Commonly Used Drugs Charts | National Institute on Drug Abuse”, 2020). It is known as a social … Read more
Post Covid Reality: Hypochondria/ Health Anxiety
In the past two years, we have been bombarded with news about infected people, vaccines, side effects, and the short and long term effects of the Virus. We tried to move on with our life under a constant threat not … Read more
What to expect when meeting with a personal trainer for the first time
If it is the first time you are visiting a personal trainer you may have some questions related to what to wear, if it is only for fit people or when you should book an appointment, in this blog you … Read more
What to expect when going to the physiotherapist for the first time
If it is the first time you are visiting a physiotherapist it is possible that you may have some questions related to what to wear, if it will hurt or when should you book an appointment, in this blog you will … Read more
High Blood Pressure and Diet
High blood pressure, or hypertension, is very common in Malta, affecting 1 in 5 adults. If left
untreated, it increases the risk of heart attacks and stroke, as well as kidney and eye damage.
Although hypertension can develop as our … Read more
How Can a Dietitian Help You Lose Weight?
Losing weight can be challenging, but what is even more challenging is maintaining a healthier weight. A dietitian will help you in your weight loss journey by showing you how you can get started and most importantly how you can … Read more
Chronic Pain is so Painful…
How difficult is it to live with chronic pain? How taxing is it for someone to have to carry the full weight of a chronic issue, which may have been ongoing for years, and which may have changed their lives … Read more
Keeping off Winter Weight: 8 ways to stay fit in the colder months
During the winter months, many of us tend to gain a few more kilos than we’d like. The colder weather makes for cosy nights with loads of comfort foods and no motivation to go out into the cold and exercise. … Read more
Kif jista’ fiżjoterapista jgħin fid-dijabete?
Id-dijabete hija waħda mill-kundizzjonijiet komuni madwar id-dinja, speċjalment fil-gżejjer Maltin. L-aħħar stħarriġ li sar mis-saħħa pubblika, jsostni li kważi 10% tal-popolazzjoni Maltija ‘il fuq minn 18-il sena jbatu minn din il-kundizzjoni. Id-dijabete hija deskritta bħala kundizzjoni kronika fejn:
- Il-frixa (bl-Ingliż