Dog walking - the health benefits
Almost 40 per cent of Australian households have a dog. Simply walking the dog a few times a week could offer owners health benefits, including increased cardiovascular fitness and lower blood pressure. It is important to prepare for walking your ... [... more]
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Health Benefits of Indoor Plants
Indoor plants are right back in the spotlight and it is not just for their good looks. Scientists across the world have found that filling our indoor spaces with beautiful plants will have a very positive effect on our general state of health and ... [... more]
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Sports and physical activity facts
Just over half of all Australians exercise enough to gain health benefits. Walking is the most popular physical activity, followed by gardening. Around 15 per cent of Australians live sedentary lives. According to recent research, physical ... [... more]
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Walking - safety and environmental issues
There are safety and environmental issues to consider when walking, especially if you choose to walk in parks or reserves that offer difficult terrain or long trails. Walking is a low impact activity that offers substantial health benefits. It's ... [... more]
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Gardens for the senses
Most gardens offer visual appeal, but a sensory garden is designed to stimulate all five senses. There are many ways to transform your backyard into a sensory delight. Time spent in natural environments can provide a range of health benefits, ... [... more]
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Exercise intensity
There are a variety of ways to measure your exercise intensity to make sure your body is getting the most out of every workout. For maximum health benefits, the goal is to work hard but not too hard. Exercise intensity refers to how hard your ... [... more]
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Vegetarian eating
Vegetarians are people who don't eat meat. With careful planning, a vegetarian diet can provide all the essential vitamins and minerals necessary for a long and healthy life. A vegetarian diet has many health benefits, but can result in some ... [... more]
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Breathing to reduce stress
Shallow, upper chest breathing is part of the typical stress response. By contrast, abdominal breathing soothes the nervous system and encourages a range of health benefits, such as reduced blood pressure. There are many methods for learning ... [... more]
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Tai Chi and arthritis
In China, it has been known for centuries that Tai Chi can help arthritis. All state Arthritis Foundations in Australia have supported suitable Tai Chi instructors as part of a program for arthritis. Many people have gained health benefits and ... [... more]
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Kissing and your health
Kissing offers many health benefits but may also transmit a small number of disease-causing agents such as bacteria and viruses. Bacteria and viruses in the saliva or blood of one person can be spread to another person by kissing. Some diseases ... [... more]
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Pat Lazarus
Hundreds of veterinarians keep cats healthy and save critically ill pets through alternative medicine--now you can, too! Many pet owners are turning to holistic medicine for the long-term health benefits it offers their loyal companions. Keep ... [... more]
Random House |
Recipe of the Week: Mango, Pecan and Chicken Salad
The health benefits of eating fresh nuts are becoming widely recognised. Nuts are a rich source of nutrients and contain monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats, proteins and carbohydrates, as well as a wide selection of minerals and vitamins. ... [... more]
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