Preparing for pregnancy is important for both men and women. In fact the best chance of falling pregnant and having a healthy baby comes when both partners take steps to optimise their health before conception. Here’s a few things you can do to improve fertility and increase your chances of having a healthy baby: If
It’s estimated that breast cancer will be the most commonly diagnosed cancer among Australians in 2017. In fact, the risk of being diagnosed with breast cancer by the age of 85 is estimated to be 1 in 14 (1 in 8 for women and 1 in 715 for men). The main risk factors for breast
Resistance training, also known as strength training or weight training, involves activities that use weights, resistance bands or even just your body weight to work your muscles by contracting them against an external resistance. The goal is to build the size, strength and endurance of your muscles. Many people associate resistance training with athletes or
Keeping our bones healthy is something that many of us give little thought to, but poor bone health is becoming an increasing problem, particularly as we live longer. According to Osteoporosis Australia, more than 1 million Australians have osteoporosis and many more have low bone density (also called osteopaenia). And while it’s more common in
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 and increases with age. Almost half of those over 75 years have high blood pressure. It usually has no symptoms, but high blood pressure can increase the risk of
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is the most common endocrine (hormonal) disorder affecting women. In fact 12–21% of women of child-bearing age have PCOS, yet many don’t know it. PCOS can cause infertility and increase the risk of developing diabetes and heart disease — but the good news is that in many cases it can be
Water is essential for life. It makes up 50–80% of our body weight and dehydration as little as 2% loss of body weight can affect our health and performance. But there are many myths and misconceptions when it comes to meeting our fluid needs. Everyone needs to drink 8 glasses of water each day. Australian
Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in Australian men, with more than 19,000 men diagnosed each year. The risk increases with age and is higher in men with a first degree relative with prostate cancer, particularly if the relative was diagnosed before the age of 60 years. Prostate cancer occurs when abnormal cells within
Cold weather, low humidity levels and wind make dry skin a common problem throughout the winter months. To keep skin soft and smooth, keep these things in mind as the temperature drops: Keep showers and baths short and warm (not hot). While long hot showers and baths can feel good when it’s cold outside, they
Once referred to as maturity-onset diabetes, type 2 diabetes is no longer seen only in older adults. Unfortunately, it is now being detected at younger ages, including in children. According to the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW), around 400 cases of type 2 diabetes are diagnosed each year in those aged 10 to
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