Quitting smoking | healthdirect
Smoking cigarettes increases your risk of cancer, heart disease and stroke. But your body does
Month: March 2020
Physical activity guidelines for older adults
How much physical activity do older adults aged 65 and over need to do to
Losing weight guide | healthdirect
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How to lower cholesterol | healthdirect
A healthy diet and regular exercise can help to lower the level of cholesterol in
High fibre foods and diet
Fibre is found in plant foods like vegetables, fruit, wholegrain foods, legumes, nuts and seeds.
Healthy food swaps | healthdirect
beginning of content 3-minute read Choosing healthier foods is easier than you may think. By
Health benefits of sex and love
Love, sex and friendships can bring some positive health benefits. Some scientific studies suggest that
Weight loss and dieting | healthdirect
Many Australians need to lose a few kilos. New diets, programs and books telling us
Body mass index (BMI) and waist circumference
More than 6 out of 10 Australian adults are overweight or obese and that figure
How alcohol affects your health
Many of us drink alcohol to relax and socialise. Alcohol can be part of a