Chronic and lifestyle-related conditions are a substantial global, national and individual health issue, now responsible for around 70% of deaths worldwide. Thi...
Muscle Dysmorphic Disorder (MDD) is a type of Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD). BDD is a common but often under-recognised mental illness where a person becomes o...
As the weather cools down, along comes the temptation to curl up in front of the TV rather than get outside and to switch from fresh fruit and salads to heavier...
According to the 2011–2012 Australian Health Survey, nearly 70% of Australian adults are sedentary or have low levels of physical activity, while 60% of us do l...
As we head into the festive season, it can be easy to let go of the good exercise habits we’ve built throughout the year. But keeping active over this time can ...
Resistance training, also known as strength training or weight training, involves activities that use weights, resistance bands or even just your body weight to...
In 2014–15, almost one-quarter (23%) of Australian adults over 18 years had high blood pressure, also known as hypertension. It’s more common in men than women...
As the cold weather approaches and the days get shorter, our motivation to get outside and active tends to wane. But don’t let good habits slide over the winte...
It might sound complicated, but interval training, also known as HIIT, or High Intensity Interval Training, simply means alternating bursts of high intensity ex...
Could too much time in the chair send you to an early grave? According to an increasing body of research, the answer is unfortunately yes.
On average, adult...
