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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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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Physical activity guidelines for older adults

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.

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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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Anorexia nervosa

People with anorexia nervosa have an irrational fear of gaining weight and put themselves on restrictive diets and harsh, punishing exercise routines.

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Osteoporosis prevention

You can strengthen your bones and help prevent osteoporosis with a healthy diet and good exercise regime. Find out why your lifestyle affects your bone density.

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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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3 ways COVID-19 is affecting Australians’ health

From mental health to hand-sanitiser poisoning, COVID-19 can impact your wellbeing in surprising ways. Looking after yourself during the pandemic is vital — even if you don't have the virus.

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Kilojoules

Kilojoules are the way to measure both the energy in food and drink, and the energy the body uses. Find out more about kilojoules and how many you need.

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How to lower blood pressure

High blood pressure is common and often has no symptoms. Read these tips for keeping your blood pressure under control.

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Self-help tips to fight mild fatigue

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

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Irritability and feeling on edge

Trying different relaxation techniques when you recognise the early signs of irritation and tension can help you unwind and relax.

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Tips for good mental health

Good mental health is more than just the absence of mental illness. Here are 8 tips for building good mental health.

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How to improve your posture

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

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Living with osteoporosis

There is no cure for osteoporosis, but medicines and lifestyle changes can help. Find out how to manage with osteoporosis.

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Options for managing chronic pain

Chronic pain affects 1 in 5 Australians aged over 45. An effective pain-management plan should include a combination of strategies, not medicines alone.

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Melancholia (depression with melancholic features)

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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Falls and the elderly

Anyone can be at risk of having a fall, but some older adults are more vulnerable than others. Here's how to take steps to prevent falls.

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Children's medicines

Children don't always need medicine to treat illnesses. But if you do need to give your child medicine, here are some useful tips.

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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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Children's feet

Caring for children's feet starts from birth. Find out more about how to look after your child's feet and how to keep them in tiptop condition.

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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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Fever in children

Does your child have a high temperature? Here’s how to make them more comfortable, and when to seek urgent medical attention.

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Perthes disease

Perthes disease is a painful condition of the hip which usually occurs in children. It can take time, but most children recover fully. Read our trusted sources about Perthe's disease.

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Coughs, colds and ear infections in children

It’s normal for a child to have 8 or more colds per year. Read this article to find out more about common childhood ailments.

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Sending kids with asthma to school? Here's what you need to know

Sending your kids back to school after the long summer break can feel like a relief, but if you have a child with asthma, there are a few things to remember.

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