Epilepsy and exercise
Physical activity can reduce the risk of seizures. However, since seizures can come on suddenly without warning, a person with epilepsy needs to make sure their exercise and sporting activities are as safe as possible. Epilepsy is a brain ... [... more]
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Children - getting them active
Physical activity is important for children and young people. Inactivity in childhood contributes to weight gain, and overweight children tend to become overweight adults. So get children out and about to help them avoid obesity-related ... [... more]
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Healthy ageing - stay physically active
Estimates suggest that up to half of the physical decline associated with old age may be due to lack of physical activity. Factors such as muscle mass and bone strength can be improved with regular exercise. Only around one in 10 Australians over ... [... more]
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Exercise habits - quiz
Do you have good exercise habits? Try our quick health quiz and get tips to improve your fitness, nutrition and exercise routines. The closest you get to exercise is wearing a tracksuit. You regard physical activity as another in a long list of ... [... more]
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Obesity in children - management
Parents can help their children to reach and maintain a healthy weight. Simple techniques in the home can have a dramatic effect on reducing childhood overweight and obesity. There's a lot parents can do to help their children reach and maintain ... [... more]
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Cycling health and safety tips
Riding a bicycle is a great form of exercise, and it's fun. If you follow a few basic health and safety tips, you'll get the most out of your cycling and reduce your risk of injury. Cycling is a great form of exercise, and it's fun. There are ... [... more]
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Gardening - people with disabilities
Gardening is a fun and healthy activity for people of all ages and abilities. People with disabilities can learn new skills, increase their social interaction and develop self-confidence by spending time in the garden and growing their own ... [... more]
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Exercise - everyday activities
The everyday exercise you do is an important part of being fit and healthy. It's those everyday activities - such as housework, gardening and walking to the shops - that help to burn kilojoules and keep you fit. To stay fit and healthy we need to ... [... more]
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Tennis - preventing injury
Tennis is one of the most popular sports in the world. More than 900,000 Australians play each year. Tennis requires a variety of physical attributes including speed, power, endurance, strength and balance. While the risk of injury from playing ... [... more]
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Walking for good health
Physical activity like walking can improve health and fitness. Walking can help you lose body fat and maintain a healthy weight, improve your fitness and reduce your risk of developing conditions such as heart disease, type 2 diabetes, ... [... more]
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Depression and exercise
Regular exercise can be an effective way to treat some forms of depression. Physical activity alters brain chemistry and leads to feelings of wellbeing. Exercise can also be an effective treatment for anxiety. Regular exercise can be an effective ... [... more]
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Breathing problems and exercise
People with lung disease may avoid activities that make them feel breathless. However, regular physical activity can actually improve lung function and make breathing easier. Breathing exercises help too. A little physical activity and some ... [... more]
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