Down Syndrome Exercise and Nutrition Home » Client Stories What is Down Syndrome? Down Syndrome is a genetic chromosomal disorder that causes intellectual and developmental delays, and physical complications including an increased risk of heart disease, hypotonia,...
Healthy diets versus fad diets for people with a disability On May 6, International No Diet Day is all about combating food stigma, body image issues and inappropriate dieting. Here at Active Ability, we’re firmly against unrealistic body image expectations and fad...
Did you know that May is Prader-Willi Syndrome awareness month? To celebrate, we have written a blog for the Exercise Right website to increase awareness about Prader-Willi Syndrome, and about the role exercise and diet play in the management of Prader-Willi Syndrome....
Physio, Dietetics and Exercise for People with Down Syndrome Home » News Articles » Page 2 Support for people with Down syndrome: how exercise, physio and dietetics can help On March 21, World Down Syndrome Day (WDSD) aims to raise awareness about people living with...
How Does a Dietitian Help With Weight Loss? How a dietitian can help with weight loss for people with disability Achieving or maintaining a healthy weight is vital for enjoying the best possible quality of life. For people living with a disability, seeing a dietitian...
May is the month of Prader-Willi Awareness. The aim of Prader-Willi Awareness month is to create a better understanding and a supportive environment for individuals living with Prader-Willi Syndrome and their families. What is Prader-Willi Syndrome? Prader-Willi...
