Introducing Briana: Our Newest DEXA Technician

2025-06-13T11:20:06+10:00

Hi, I'm Briana! I'm an Exercise and Sport Scientist, currently studying my Master’s in Exercise Physiology. I've recently joined the Riverside Bodyscan team as a DEXA Technician with a big passion for helping people take control of their health. My love for health and fitness started on my own journey years ago. I was [...]

Introducing Briana: Our Newest DEXA Technician2025-06-13T11:20:06+10:00

Thrive Through Menopause & Beyond With DEXA

2025-01-13T09:45:43+11:00

Thrive Through Menopause & Beyond With DEXA Menopause is a transformative time in a woman’s life, bringing significant changes to the body’s physiology. Understanding these changes and how they impact health is crucial for managing this transition effectively. A DEXA (Dual-Energy X-ray Absorptiometry) body composition scan can provide [...]

Thrive Through Menopause & Beyond With DEXA2025-01-13T09:45:43+11:00

Transforming Your Mindset & Relationship Around Food

2024-12-10T08:53:52+11:00

No More 'Good' or 'Bad': Transforming Your Mindset & Relationship Around Food Best organic food By concentrating on how you feel rather than what the scale says, you'll build a healthier relationship with both food and your body. When it comes to weight management, many people often think it’s about [...]

Transforming Your Mindset & Relationship Around Food2024-12-10T08:53:52+11:00

Visceral Fat – The Hidden Danger!

2024-08-30T07:12:16+10:00

There is an abundance of conversation surrounding body fat and how to lose it. But did you know, it's often less about the fat you can see and more about the hidden danger beneath the surface? This is known as Visceral Fat. Keep reading to learn more about Visceral Fat - what it [...]

Visceral Fat – The Hidden Danger!2024-08-30T07:12:16+10:00

How strength training reduces insulin resistance

2024-05-30T16:57:42+10:00

Strength training has a name associated with sculpting muscles, bodybuilding and a toned physique alike, but its advantages reach beyond the surface. One very interesting area of research in strength training is its connection to insulin resistance, and how it can combat conditions such as PCOS, diabetes and metabolic syndrome (to name a [...]

How strength training reduces insulin resistance2024-05-30T16:57:42+10:00

DEXA Scans, Body Composition and the Science of Longevity

2024-03-22T13:39:40+11:00

In our pursuit for a longer and healthier life, science continually uncovers tools that help us understand our bodies better. One remarkable tool is the DEXA scan. DEXA is originally designed to check bone density, but it goes beyond that to show a detailed picture of our overall health. Let's have a chat [...]

DEXA Scans, Body Composition and the Science of Longevity2024-03-22T13:39:40+11:00

The Art of Healthy Meal Planning on a Tight Schedule

2023-07-22T10:24:10+10:00

Is your diet still becoming your downfall in terms of your health goals? In today’s fast-paced world, finding the time to figure out how to eat well can be a challenge, and for many people eating well can be second or third on the priority list. With a few strategies, organisation and planning, [...]

The Art of Healthy Meal Planning on a Tight Schedule2023-07-22T10:24:10+10:00

Resting Metabolic Rate (RMR) During the Female Menstrual Cycle: Understanding the Body’s Energy Needs

2023-06-23T15:18:23+10:00

The female menstrual cycle is a complex physiological process that affects numerous aspects of a woman’s body, including hormones, temperature, and metabolism. One phase of the menstrual cycle, known as the luteal phase, has been of interest to researchers studying resting metabolic rate (RMR) and its fluctuations in women. In this blog post [...]

Resting Metabolic Rate (RMR) During the Female Menstrual Cycle: Understanding the Body’s Energy Needs2023-06-23T15:18:23+10:00

Why are you losing muscle? We take a closer look here

2023-03-09T17:07:17+11:00

Have you recently had a body composition scan, and your report revealed that you have lost muscle mass? Muscle loss is a common concern especially as we age, and for those who are highly active or that engage in regular weight lifting activities. In this blog, we explore some of the factors [...]

Why are you losing muscle? We take a closer look here2023-03-09T17:07:17+11:00
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