Teenagers who play sport after school are only 7 minutes more active per day than those who don’t
Teenagers who play organised sport only get seven minutes more physical activity per day, on average, than teenagers who don’t play any sport.
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Walk on: getting Victoria on the move
One of the simplest ways to prevent obesity is to walk more, every day.
National Diabetes Week – Diabetes research at IPAN
Diabetes is one of the biggest health challenges facing Australia. According to Diabetes Australia, around 1.7 million Australians have diabetes, and more than 100,000 people have developed the disease in the past year.
What you need to know about the new muscle disease ‘sarcopenia’
We all know about osteoporosis: what it does to your bones and how to prevent it. But there’s officially a new disease in town, and it’s being described as the ‘osteoporosis of our muscles’.
Five ways teens can cut their sedentary time
New research is showing that teenagers are falling prey to our increasingly sedentary lifestyle – spending more than two-thirds of their day sitting down.
Kids’ diets and screen time: to set up good habits, make healthy choices the default at home
The availability of junk foods and screens is increasingly creating challenges for parents. But in the home environment, parents have the opportunity to shape their children’s diet, activity, screen...
The role of technology in supporting improved nutrition and physical activity in people with cancer
A recent review found that self-guided interventions using technology improved physical activity and fatigue over short term periods of six months.
Let’s not forget the bones of the problem: Osteoporosis is not just a disease of the frail older adult
In Australia alone, it is estimated that 1.2 million people are affected by osteoporosis and an additional 6.3 million have weak bones (low bone density).
Exercising after you have a baby: tips for better mental health
Deakin researchers are removing common barriers to exercise and providing 24/7 advice and motivation to help new mums be more active and support their mental health.
ASD and children’s bone growth: a new perspective
All the experts agree – we need to get children moving more, and sitting less. But what happens when a child’s social anxiety, their awkward social interactions or their physical disabilities leave them isolated or left behind in the playground?
Is shift work bad for your health?
Whether you’re a student working night shift in hospitality or a graduate gearing up for a career in nursing there are steps you can take to reduce the effects of shift work on your health.
Is running the secret to staying young?
Are those people who rise at the crack of dawn to run (while you’re pounding the snooze button) right about jogging all along? Can running really slow the effects of some diseases and ageing? And can a morning jog actually help you stay young?