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Healthy at home

Australians are spending more time at home than ever before. With information and support, you can manage much of your health and mental wellbeing at home.

Creating healthy habits

Creating healthy habits can help you to improve your mental health and wellbeing. Find tips on how to create good habits and break bad ones..

8 ‘healthy’ habits that might not be so healthy

'Healthy’ habits, such as removing ear wax or drinking kombucha, might not be that healthy after all. They might even be harmful. Check this list and start 2020 right.

6 New Year’s resolutions worth keeping

Instead of joining a gym, cutting out carbs or attempting New Year's resolutions that are hard to stick to, these practical and doable health tweaks can make a big difference.

Healthy lifestyle

This section provides useful information and tips on how to lead a healthy life through healthy eating habits, regular exercise and a balanced lifestyle.

Staying healthy when you have a heart condition

It's important to stay healthy if you have a heart condition and you can look after your heart by having a healthy lifestyle.

Stress in young people

Young people report higher stress levels — and for different reasons — than older Australians. Learn more here.

Manage your health in your 50s

Once you’re in your 50s, you need to be aware of the health conditions that increasingly affect people at this age. Learn how to reduce your risks and to manage your health at this stage of life.

15 minutes of walking could reduce your risk of disease

Walking 15 minutes a day could reduce your risk of heart disease, dementia and some cancers, says the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare.

Smart ways to keep your brain healthy and sharp

Mental decline starts before age 40. Here are smart ways to keep your brain healthy and help protect your brain against degenerative brain disorders such as Alzheimer's disease.

Soldier on with good nutrition

This Veterans' Health Week 2018 (Sep 22-30), discover why eating well is vital for ex-servicemen and women, and how to find new resources and events.

Manage your health in your 60s

If you are in your 60s, you should be aware of common conditions, their signs and symptoms, and how to prevent them to stay healthy.

With the healthdirect app, you're in safe hands

Almost 4 in 5 Australians search the internet for health topics and symptoms. Download the new, supercharged healthdirect app and get the right information.

Back to school health tips

Is your child starting or returning to school? Here are 5 top tips to help your child navigate their way into a healthy and happy school year.

Manage your health in your 70s and older

If you are 70 or older, you should be aware of common health conditions and their signs, and take steps to prevent them. Learn how to manage your health as you age.

Obesity at conception linked to pregnancy complications

Women should lose weight before getting pregnant if they're obese or overweight, experts say, as excess weight at conception is linked to pregnancy complications.

3 other ways COVID-19 affects Australians’ health — and what to do about it

COVID-19 can impact wellbeing in surprising ways, from affecting mental health to increasing hand-sanitiser poisoning. Find out how.

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.

Group exercise for beginners

Group exercise is when you train with others for fitness or as a form of physical recreation for fun. Group exercise could be team sport or a fitness class.

Planning for your pregnancy

If you are thinking about pregnancy, visit your doctor for a preconception consult to provide you with expert advice on planning your pregnancy.

Physical activity guidelines for older people

Over-60s should try to be active every day. Here's how much exercise you need to stay mentally and physically strong and prevent conditions such as osteoporosis.

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.

Health benefits of swimming

Swimming is a great low-impact activity you can do at any age. These tips will help you get started.

Fitness and exercise

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

Macular degeneration

Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) can lead to loss of vision, you can cut your risk by healthy lifestyle choices and having regular eye checks.

Management of chronic conditions

A chronic condition is an illness that lasts 6 months or more. Learn to manage a chronic condition, including types of support that are available.

Type 1 diabetes

Being diagnosed with type 1 diabetes can be overwhelming. However, while the condition is not curable, there are ways to manage it successfully.

Cardiomyopathy

Cardiomyopathy affects your heart muscle so it can’t pump properly. It can be inherited (hereditary) or caused by viruses, drugs or other heart diseases. Discover how to prevent and manage it.

Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS)

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a common hormonal condition that affects up to 1 in 10 females in their reproductive years.

Heart transplants

A heart transplant is an operation to replace a damaged heart with a healthy donor heart. Learn about waiting lists and life after a transplant.

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Search results for: "Healthy Lifestyle"

Life stage

Healthy at home

Creating healthy habits

8 ‘healthy’ habits that might not be so healthy

6 New Year’s resolutions worth keeping

Healthy lifestyle

Staying healthy when you have a heart condition

Stress in young people

Manage your health in your 50s

15 minutes of walking could reduce your risk of disease

Smart ways to keep your brain healthy and sharp

Soldier on with good nutrition

Manage your health in your 60s

With the healthdirect app, you're in safe hands

Back to school health tips

Manage your health in your 70s and older

Obesity at conception linked to pregnancy complications

3 other ways COVID-19 affects Australians’ health — and what to do about it

How to start exercising

Group exercise for beginners

Planning for your pregnancy

Physical activity guidelines for older people

Cycling and your health

Health benefits of swimming

Fitness and exercise

Macular degeneration

Management of chronic conditions

Type 1 diabetes

Cardiomyopathy

Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS)

Heart transplants

Life stage

Healthy at home

Creating healthy habits

8 ‘healthy’ habits that might not be so healthy

6 New Year’s resolutions worth keeping

Healthy lifestyle

Staying healthy when you have a heart condition

Stress in young people

Manage your health in your 50s

15 minutes of walking could reduce your risk of disease

Smart ways to keep your brain healthy and sharp

Soldier on with good nutrition

Manage your health in your 60s

With the healthdirect app, you're in safe hands

Back to school health tips

Manage your health in your 70s and older

Obesity at conception linked to pregnancy complications

3 other ways COVID-19 affects Australians’ health — and what to do about it

How to start exercising

Group exercise for beginners

Planning for your pregnancy

Physical activity guidelines for older people

Cycling and your health

Health benefits of swimming

Fitness and exercise

Macular degeneration

Management of chronic conditions

Type 1 diabetes

Cardiomyopathy

Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS)

Heart transplants

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