A reflective piece on why restarting physical activity can feel harder than expected and why that matters for health advice. Most people know that physical activity is good for their health. And yet, many still struggle to get started, or to start again, especially after long periods of inactivity. This usually isn’t a lack-of-knowledge problem. It’s a life problem. Across different stages of life, the role movement plays often changes. For some, physical activity begins as a way to manage...

Launching this website is a small personal victory. It has taken much longer than I imagined - balancing motherhood, a full-time job, and everything in between hasn’t been easy, but I’m proud to finally introduce the Applied Health Lab. Applied Health Lab was born from a mix of frustration and a genuine desire to help people live healthier, happier lives. I’ve worked in academia since completing my degrees, and while I’m grateful for that experience, the bureaucracy and politics have often...