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Muscle mapping over lifespan reveals patterns of female ageing

A first-time look at female muscle health over the decades has revealed the critical period in mid-life when women’s physical activity, particularly strength-based exercise, needs to increase, not slow down.

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New review highlights how to protect muscle and bone health while losing weight

Cutting calories without an exercise and nutrition plan can lead to losses in muscle and bone, in addition to fat, a new review from Deakin University warns.

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Why do some people get a curved back as they age and what can I do to avoid it?

Here's what to know if you're worried about your back curving as you age. Dr Jakub Mesinovich and A/Prof David Scott explain in an article for The Conversation.

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How to set realistic exercise goals this year

Dr Jackson Fyfe shares five principles to help make it easier to stick to an exercise routine.

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How to adapt your training for winter

Struggling to get moving in the colder weather? Here’s how to tweak your routine so it doesn’t freeze over.

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Men’s Health Week – simple ways to build healthy habits 

Taking steps to improve your health doesn't have to be complicated. Here are some simple things to do that can go a long way.

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Use it or rapidly lose it: how to keep up strength training in lockdown

If you’re among the millions in lockdown, ask yourself: when was the last time you did some strength training?

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