Helping someone with longer term confusion

Trusted information about helping someone with longer term confusion.

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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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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.

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Obesity in children

Childhood obesity is when a child has too much body fat for their age. There are simple steps you can take to help your child move towards a healthy weight.

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Losing weight guide

Losing weight brings a host of health benefits. The key to success? Making realistic changes to your daily diet and physical-activity routine.

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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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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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Weight loss and dieting

Many diets are promoted in Australia, but they don't all work. Follow a healthy eating and exercise plan and you're more likely to keep weight off long term.

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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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Fitness and exercise

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

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Healthy things to do with your kids these school holidays

Check out these healthy activity ideas if you're struggling to find things to do with your children these school holidays.

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Body mass index (BMI) and waist circumference

Learn to estimate whether or not you are a healthy weight by calculating your body mass index (BMI) and measuring your waist circumference.

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Obesity

Obesity is a term used to describe being overweight. It can lead to symptoms that affect your life. Learn about your BMI, treatment options and prevention.

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Difficulty reaching female orgasm

It's not uncommon for a woman to never have experienced an orgasm during sexual activity. If you have never had an orgasm, don’t worry. It’s a skill which needs to be learned.

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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.

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How to lower your cholesterol

High cholesterol levels increase your risk of heart disease and stroke — here's how to lower the level of bad cholesterol in your blood.

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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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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.

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How to reduce visceral body fat (hidden fat)

The fat that might be stored deep inside your body can be a danger to your health. This fat is known as visceral fat (or 'hidden' fat). Here's how to find out if you have visceral fat and what you can do about it.

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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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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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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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Manage your health in your 40s

Once you’re in your 40s, 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.

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Healthy holiday tips — infographic

No matter who you are or which country you’re visiting, it’s important to think about your health as you travel or prepare for a trip. You might find the healthy holiday tips in this infographic useful.

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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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Sleep

Sleep is physically and mentally restorative, and it helps organise your brain. Learn about the stages of sleep, healthy habits and tips for a better night's rest.

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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.

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Diabetes

Diabetes is a long-term condition where blood glucose levels become too high as the body either produces little or no insulin, or can't use insulin properly.

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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.

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