Obesity in children - causes
More Australian children are becoming overweight and obese. The number of overweight children has doubled in recent years. Causes of obesity in children include unhealthy food choices, lack of physical activity and family eating ... [... more]
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Vision loss - sport
Vision loss may prevent a person from enjoying their usual sporting activities. However, a sedentary and house-bound lifestyle can lead to a variety of problems, such as overweight and obesity, mobility difficulties and loneliness. Many sports ... [... more]
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Aboriginal health - physical activity
Indigenous Australians are less likely to engage in physical activity. Lack of regular exercise increases the risk of health conditions such as obesity, diabetes and heart disease for Aboriginal people. In general, Indigenous Australians are less ... [... more]
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Back pain - disc problems
A ruptured or slipped disc is a common problem in the intervertebral discs, which are spongy cushions found between the vertebrae of the spine. Degenerative disc disease can also cause back pain. Risk factors for disc problems include obesity, ... [... more]
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Pelvic floor
The pelvic floor muscles support the bladder, uterus and bowel. Pregnancy, childbirth, obesity and the straining of chronic constipation can weaken the pelvic floor. These muscles can be strengthened with special exercises. The pelvic floor ... [... more]
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Physical activity tips (1) - think active
Obesity increases the risk of chronic diseases such as high blood pressure, stroke, diabetes and heart disease. While there is no miracle cure, you can help to prevent most of these conditions through healthy eating and regular exercise. Around ... [... more]
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Endometriosis - causes and risk factors
Endometriosis is the growth of endometrial cells (from the lining of the uterus) outside the uterus. The cause of endometriosis is unknown but risk factors may include early onset of menstruation, allergies, obesity or exposure to toxins. ... [... more]
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Obesity - Better Health Channel.
Fat is deposited on our bodies when the energy we consume from food and drink is greater than the energy we use for activities. Small imbalances over long periods of time can cause you to become overweight or obese. Obesity rates in Australia ... [... more]
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Obesity and hormones
The hormones leptin, oestrogen and growth hormone influence appetite, metabolism and body fat distribution. Obese people have levels of these hormones that encourage the accumulation of body fat. The endocrine system is made up of glands that ... [... 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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Disability - managing overweight and obesity
A person with a disability can avoid overweight or obesity with various strategies. People with disabilities may find it harder to maintain a healthy weight than other people in the population. Exercise is difficult for people with limited ... [... more]
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Obesity surgery
Obesity surgery is the last resort, when all other attempts at weight loss have failed and the person's health is at risk. Current techniques include gastric banding, gastric stapling and bowel bypass. Current estimates suggest that around 10 per ... [... more]
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