Healthy lifestyle

A guide to getting the right portions of the 5 food groups — whether you're male, female, a child, an older person or breastfeeding.

Many of us drink alcohol to relax, but drinking too much can affect your health. Learn more here about the effects of alcohol on your body.

Learn to estimate whether or not you are a healthy weight by calculating your body mass index (BMI) and measuring your waist circumference.

Many fad diets are promoted in Australia, but they rarely work. A healthy eating and exercise plan is more likely to keep weight off, long term.

Fitness tips and exercise topics to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Cycling, walking, running, and yoga among others.

Some scientific studies suggest that love and sex can bring benefits such as lower blood pressure. Find out how cupid's arrow can boost your health.

Get healthy eating tips and advice, such as good food swaps, how to follow a balanced diet and how to reduce your sugar intake.

Swapping high-kilojoule, high-fat or salty foods for healthier alternatives is an easy way to boost your health.

Find out how much fibre is needed in your diet and get tips for increasing your intake.

High cholesterol levels increase your risk of heart disease and stroke — here's how to lower the level of bad cholesterol in your blood.

Losing weight brings a host of health benefits. The key to success? Making realistic changes to your daily diet and physical-activity routine.

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.

Your body starts repairing itself as soon as you've smoked your last cigarette. Here's how to overcome 7 excuses smokers use to delay quitting.

Learn how to fight fatigue, sleep better and restore your energy with these 9 tips.

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