Safe exercise for children
Your child needs to exercise safely. Read about what equipment and activities are safe for them, and how much exercise they should be doing.
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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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Exercise and mental health
Exercise is good for your health. It can help with mental illness, reduce stress, and help you sleep. Read about the benefits of exercise here.
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Does exercise reduce anxiety and depression?
Regular exercise can help to improve your mood by releasing and boosting your feel good chemicals. Learn which exercises are best for depression and anxiety.
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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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Strength training for beginners
Strength training is any form of exercise involving weights or resistance. Learn how it improves your physical and mental health.
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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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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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Exercise physiologist
Exercise physiologists help improve your health through personalised exercise plans. Learn how they can help you and where to find one.
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Cardiovascular exercise
Discover the essentials of cardiovascular exercise, its health benefits, and practical tips for safe and effective workouts.
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Walking for exercise
Discover the physical and mental health benefits of walking as a form of exercise. Improve your fitness and learn how to make every step count.
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Benefits of physical activity for children
Physical activity is good for your child's health and development. Learn about the benefits of exercise, and how to encourage your child to be active.
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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.
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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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Health benefits of swimming
Swimming is a great low-impact activity you can do at any age. These tips will help you get started.
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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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Health benefits of tai chi
Learn about the health benefits of tai chi for beginners and seniors, tips about safe tai chi practice and where to go to find classes.
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How to lower your blood pressure
High blood pressure is common but often has no symptoms. Get tips to keep your blood pressure under control, including through lifestyle changes and medication.
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Creating healthy habits
Healthy habits can help you improve your mental health and wellbeing. Learn more about how to make good habits and break bad ones.
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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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Melancholia (melancholic depression)
Melancholia is a type of depression, sometimes referred to as melancholic depression. Read more about the symptoms, diagnosis and treatment here.
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Manage your health in your 50s
Be aware of the health conditions that can affect people in their 50s. Learn how to reduce your risks and manage your health at this stage of life.
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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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Depression in children
If your child has symptoms of depression that affect the way they think feel and behave, seek professional help as soon as possible.
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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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Umbilical hernia
An umbilical hernia occurs when the muscles around the belly button are weak or have a gap in them. Find out more about umbilical hernia.
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Kids and mental health
Mental health problems affect a child’s emotions and behaviour, and can be worrying for them and their family. Discover signs and strategies to help.
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Pelvic floor exercises
Pelvic floor exercises help to strengthen the muscles of the pelvic floor which come under great strain in pregnancy and childbirth.
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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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Hydration tips for children
Children are sometimes at risk of dehydration, especially in hot weather and when exercising. Read about how to keep them safe and healthy.
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