Virtual Medical Centre

The Basics of Eating: What We Need
Something that we all do every day is eat. But eating can get complicated – there is a lot of variety and choice, and a lot of contradictory advice on what's best for us. Dr Joe Kosteric...

How to Manage Stress
Stress is an issue of the late Twentieth Century. Historically, stress has been physical, resulting in a 'fight or flight' reaction. Now, much of the stress we face is emotional or mental. Dr Joe K...

Cardio Training
Cardio training is a form of exercise that makes the heart beat a little faster. This includes walking, running, football and tennis. Dr Joe Kosterich talks about the purpose of cardio trainin...

Osteoporosis and Our Bones
Bones are an important part of our bodies that we don't think about too much. Osteoporosis is a condition in which the bones become thin and brittle. Dr Joe Kosterich talks about the causes, signs,...

Resistance Training
Resistance training is a form of exercise that involves pushing or pulling against some weight, including pull ups, chin ups and weight machines in the gym. It stimulates muscle growth and is very ...

Stretching and Exercise Recovery
Stretching is important to do before and after exercise, but is often neglected. Dr Joe Kosterich talks about the benefits of stretching, how much is needed, and other things to do after exercise.

Thrush
Thrush is a fairly common and harmless fungal infection. Dr Joe Kosterich talks about the effects of thrush, and possible treatments and diets to control thrush.

Pregnancy: Food for Two
What do you eat in pregnancy? When it comes down to it, eating for two isn't that different from eating for one. Dr Joe Kosterich explains the things to avoid, what's fine to eat, and how...

Pregnancy and Exercise
For the most part, life goes on as normal during pregnancy, including being active. There are a few exceptions and a few things to think about. Dr Joe Kosterich talks about common sense, types of e...

Sex
Sex is one of the things that most causes people stress. It is a normal human function, but it has become complicated in the modern world. Dr Joe Kosterich talks about how to have a good sex life, ...