Health benefits of yoga and Pilates

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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Fitness and exercise

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

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Relaxation techniques for stress relief

Relaxation can help relieve the symptoms of stress. It can help you calm down and take a step back from stressful situations. Learn how here.

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Feeling restless

Restlessness may affect you mentally or physically. If depression or anxiety are causing you to feel restless, here are some tips that may help.

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Options for managing chronic pain

Chronic pain affects 1 in 5 Australians aged over 45. An effective pain-management plan includes various strategies, not only medicines.

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Private health insurance – what’s changing on April 1?

Australians with private health insurance will see their premiums rise on April 1, as well as some big reforms to the health insurance system. Here's what you need to know.

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Adrenaline

Adrenaline (epinephrine) is a hormone that helps you react more quickly in a stressful situation. Adrenaline is also used as an emergency treatment for a severe allergic reaction (anaphylaxis). Learn more here.

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Phobias - an overview

Phobias are unreasonable fears of something social or specific. They usually respond to treatment. Learn about phobia types, diagnosis and support.

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Back pain

Back pain is common and affects many people at some point in their life. Learn about the causes, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment for back pain.

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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.

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Fibromyalgia

Fibromyalgia is a chronic condition that causes generalised pain in your muscles and bones, extreme tiredness and poor sleep.

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How do you know if you're having a migraine or a headache?

Most Australians get headaches, while 5 million experience migraines, which can affect the entire body. Learn about the difference, and how you can prevent or treat migraines.

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Benefits of physical activity for children

Children over 5 should be physically active for at least 60 minutes each day. Encourage your child to be active and set them up for a healthy life.

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Itchy skin

Itchy skin, or pruritis, is a common irritation that can be very frustrating. Understand the different types of itchy skin and how to ease the discomfort.

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How to improve your posture

Good posture is important. Here are some tips and exercises to follow so you can improve your posture both in the workplace and at home.

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Overcoming addiction

Recovering from an addiction is a gradual process. It may take a few attempts. Rehabilitation is easier with support to help you deal with symptoms.

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Neck pain

Neck pain is a common condition that can affect anyone. Learn what can cause neck pain and how to treat it here.

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Torticollis

Woken up with a stiff and painful neck that’s twisted to one side? You may have torticollis. Learn about its causes, symptoms and treatments.

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Tension headache

Tension headaches are very common and experienced by almost everyone. Learn more about tension headaches, their symptoms, causes and treatments.

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Fatigue

Fatigue, when you always feel exhausted even if you are well rested, could be a symptom of something that is wrong. You may need to see your doctor.

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Premenstrual syndrome (PMS)

Premenstrual syndrome refers to symptoms that occur around the time of your period. There are ways to help manage your premenstrual symptoms.

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Medicines for anxiety

There are many different types of medicines used to help treat anxiety. Find out more about what medicines to take from a trusted source.

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Irritability and feeling on edge

Occasional irritability is normal, but if you feel unusually irritable or on edge all the time, it may be a symptom of a physical or mental health disorder.

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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.

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Anger management

Anger can be a good thing since it allows us to express negative emotions - it’s what we actually do when we’re angry that can cause problems. Learn how to control your anger here.

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Osteoarthritis

Osteoarthritis is a common, long-term joint condition that causes pain and limits joint movement. There are many causes, but the symptoms can often be managed.

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Opioid withdrawal symptoms

Withdrawal symptoms, such as nausea and anxiety, can occur if you stop taking an opioid medicine suddenly. Reducing the dosage slowly and carefully is key.

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Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)

In irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), abdominal pain and change in bowel habits can impact your quality of life. Learn how to manage your symptoms.

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Migraine

Migraine is a very painful headaches condition that might come with 'aura' or nausea. Learn about migraine causes, symptoms treatment and prevention.

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Depression in men

Men who experience depression may find it hard to talk about because it is not seen as masculine. Learn here about how you can support a man with depression.

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