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Tennis and fitness
Fitness and exercise
Cycling and your health
Whether you're cycling to work, for exercise, or just for fun, the humble bicycle is an easy way to get more active. Here’s how to get started.
Healthy and active children
Physical activity, healthy eating and a proper rest are key aspects of children’s health. This page provides information and links to resources.
Health benefits of swimming
Swimming is a great low-impact activity you can do at any age. These tips will help you get started.
How to start exercising
You don’t have to exercise to the point of collapse to get health benefits. This article shows you how simple it can be to get active.
Physical activity guidelines for older adults
If you are over 65, you should try to be active every day. Here's how much physical activity you actually need, plus tips on how to stay fit.
Running tips for beginners
Running can be a fun way to exercise. It can help keep you in shape and lose weight too. This article shows you how.
Yoga for beginners
Considering yoga? Here are many of the answers to common yoga questions, including how it can benefit your health and how to find a class.
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Farmer fitness | National Centre for Farmer Health
Farming is still a physically demanding way of life, but it is not as active as it was in the past. Read more...
Read more on National Centre for Farmer Health website
Preschoolers nutrition & fitness | Raising Children Network
Want to know about keeping preschoolers active and eating healthy food? Check out our extensive resources on physical activity and healthy eating for kids.
Read more on raisingchildren.net.au website
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Staying physically active is the single most important thing you can do to stay fit and independent, as you get older
Read more on Healthy Eating and Active Living NSW website
Keeping active - Beyond Blue
Regular physical activity is a good way to help prevent or manage mild anxiety and depression, help you stay physically fit and mentally healthy.
Read more on Beyond Blue website
Sports & Fitness Professionals
Both males and females engaged in competitive physical activities, including sports, fitness and dance, have increased rates of body dissatisfaction, disordered eating and eating disorders
Read more on NEDC - National Eating Disorders Collaboration website
Pain and Physical Activity
Learn about the importance of physical activity to help you to manage persistent pain.
Read more on ACI Pain Management Network website
Physical activity and exercise — Arthritis Australia
Physical activity and exercise is extremely important for managing an arthritis condition
Read more on Arthritis Australia website
Physical activity benefits to your body - MyDr.com.au
The beneficial effects of regular exercise or physical activity on your body range from fighting depression to reducing the risk of many chronic diseases such as heart disease and cancer.
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Physical activity and exercise: getting started - MyDr.com.au
Most people don't undertake enough physical activity in their everyday working lives and leisure time, which means we have to make a conscious effort to be more active.
Read more on myDr website
Physical activity and exercise for children
Here is trusted advice about how much daily exercise your child needs for good health and fitness and how you can encourage your child to be more active.
Read more on Pregnancy, Birth & Baby website
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Face-to-face versus remote and web 2.0 interventions for promoting physical activity | Cochrane
Authors' conclusions: There is insufficient evidence to assess whether face-to-face interventions or remote and web 2
Read more on Cochrane (Australasian Centre) website
Mobility Aids Overview & Comparison | Ausmed
Mobility aids help to improve the functional capacity of people who have difficulty ambulating. About 93% of people living in residential aged care facilities and half of Australians living with disabilities use mobility aids. It is important that you know how to care for these clients.
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Osteoporosis - Australasian Menopause Society
Osteoporosis is a condition characterised by weakened bones that fracture easily. After menopause many women are at risk of developing osteoporosis. Peak bone mass is usually reached during a woman’s 20s to 30s when the skeleton has stopped growing and bones are at their strongest. The female sex hormone oestrogen plays an important role in maintaining bone strength. After menopause oestrogen levels drop and this may result in increased bone loss. The average woman loses up to 10 per cent of
Read more on Australasian Menopause Society website
The Amputation Journey | Ausmed
Amputation is defined as the ‘partial or complete surgical removal of a limb’. They can be caused by both medical conditions and trauma. Medical conditions resulting in amputation are often those that restrict blood flow to extremities. Other causes include crush injuries, burns and frostbite.
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Headaches & Migraines: Symptoms and Causes | Ausmed
The term headache refers to any pain in the head, face or neck area. Headaches are an extremely varied and common symptom of many conditions. In fact, about 15 per cent of Australians are estimated to be taking medication for a headache at any given time.
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Preventing and Treating Hip Fractures | Ausmed
Hip fractures occur when the top of the femur cracks or breaks. They are potentially catastrophic injuries, particularly in older adults, that are associated with death, disability and loss of independence. About 19 000 people over 50 are hospitalised for hip fractures every year in Australia.
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Caring for Older Adults in Summer | Ausmed
Hyperthermia is an umbrella term comprising several heat-related illnesses including heat syncope, heat cramps, heat oedema, heat exhaustion, dehydration, heat rash, worsening of existing medical conditions and heatstroke. Older adults over 65 are one of the high-risk groups for hyperthermia.
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