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.
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Exercise and mental health
Cardiovascular activity is good for your body, reducing the risk of illness and disease. It’s also good for your mind, because exercise helps pump blood to the brain.
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How exercise is changing lives
Experts now recommend that physical activity be prescribed for cancer patients. Here's how exercise plays a surprising role in health conditions like cancer and depression.
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Exercise and mental health recovery
Exercise can assist in mental health recovery, improving your mood and sense of wellbeing and helping you feel more confident. Read tips to get you started.
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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.
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Safe exercise for children
Your child needs to exercise safely, so there are some simple rules to remember. Know how much exercise is right and why warming up is important.
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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.
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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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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.
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Children with asthma and exercise
Asthma is not a reason for children to avoid sport. It is usually managed easily and should be included in your child’s asthma action plan.
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Arthritis and exercise
If you have arthritis, keeping active through regular exercise can help manage your condition. Find out about arthritis and exercise.
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Obesity and exercise
If you want to lose weight, it's important to combine healthy eating with regular exercise and physical activity. Learn about obesity and exercising.
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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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Cycling tips for beginners
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.
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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.
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Why you should take your dog to work
Pets can be loyal, loveable – and good for your health. That’s why, on International Take Your Dog to Work Day, people take their canine friends to the office.
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Physical activity guidelines for older adults
If you are over 65, you should try to be active every day. Here are tips on how to stay fit and information about how much physical activity you need.
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Alzheimer's disease prevention
There is no known way to prevent Alzheimer’s disease for certain. However, there are several steps that you can take to try to prevent or delay the onset of dementia.
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Osteoarthritis treatment
Information on osteoarthritis treatment options and medicines. Plus links to trusted resources.
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Dementia prevention
While it is not possible to prevent all cases of dementia, some measures can help prevent the disease.
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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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Obesity in children
An estimated 28% of children and adolescents in Australia are overweight. Read more to find out which children and teenagers are at risk of being obese.
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Sleep tips for children
Sleep is vital for a child’s growth, learning and development. Find out how much sleep children need, and discover new ways to help them sleep well.
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Bedwetting in older children
Bedwetting in older children can happen if the child does not wake when they need to urinate. But there are several things you can do.
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Diarrhoea and vomiting in children
Learn more about the causes of diarrhoea and vomiting in children, and use these handy tips to help alleviate the symptoms.
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A safe sports environment for children
Learn how sporting groups and parents can provide an environment that is safe, supportive and fair for children who play sport.
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CT scans and radiation exposure in children and young people
Information on CT scans and radiation exposure in children and young people.
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Safety comes first when you're online
To mark Safer Internet Day and to combat cyberbullying, here are some insights and tips to help keep you and your children safe while online.
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Life stages
Health information in relation to a number of different life stages and life events, such as babies and toddlers, children, teenagers, young adults, pregnancy, women's health, men's health, seniors and end-of-life issues.
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Play with babies and toddlers
Information on playing with babies and toddlers including getting them involved, tips for playing, play ideas, toy safety, plus links to trusted resources.
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