Older adults

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How cardio and muscle strengthening activities work together for a healthier heart

Your heart is your body's hardest worker. It’s a powerful muscle about the size of your clenched fist that keeps everything running, every single day.
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Movement for the mind: How physical activity benefits your brain

Your brain responds to physical activity in ways that can improve your mood, focus, sleep, and long-term health.
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No appetite? Nutrition tips for older adults to support long term health

Discover how nutrition needs change with age and learn what to eat and drink to stay healthy, support bone health, and manage loss of appetite.
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Exercise snacking: Movement in small doses for big benefits

Exercise snacking is a great way to fit in short bursts of physical activity throughout the day, which add up to long-term health benefits.
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Physical activity and chronic disease: a guide to staying active safely

Living with chronic disease can be challenging, especially when it comes to understanding how to best stay physically active.
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Physical activity during perimenopause 

Perimenopause can bring unexpected changes, but one thing remains constant: moving your body is one of the best ways to feel better, inside and out.
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Heart health made simple: Easy changes for a stronger heart 

Small changes like eating well, staying active, and reducing stress can have a big impact on your heart health and wellbeing.
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Exercising with chronic pain: finding what works for you

Living with chronic pain can feel overwhelming, but there's some good news—research shows that staying active can help to break the cycle of pain.
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Aging well into the future: What you need to prioritise now

Aging well requires building and maintaining healthy habits at every stage of life. See where you should be focusing your efforts.
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Exercises to help improve balance

Understand the importance of balance and some easy exercises that can help boost your strength, flexibility, and stability.
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5 ways for older adults to enjoy staying active

Staying active as we age is important for good health and wellbeing. Every body is different, so finding what works for you is key.
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Healthy eating as we age

As kids, we’re told to ‘eat your greens to help you grow up healthy and strong’, but what happens once we’re grown ups – does this still apply?

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What is brain fog and how to beat it?

Ever had days where it feels harder to think clearly or stay focused? You might be experiencing brain fog.
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Do children really need 5 serves of vegetables a day?

"Eat your veggies" is something many parents say almost daily to their kids, but how many vegetables do children actually
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What happens to your body when you eat more vegetables?

Does eating more vegetables really make a difference to your health? Learn what happens over days, weeks, months and years.
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Low-cost ways to stay active when you feel sluggish

Feeling low on energy can make movement feel like a chore. Get practical tips on how to remain consistent when
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3 important questions about type 2 diabetes answered

More than 1 million Australians are living with type 2 diabetes, yet misconceptions about the condition remain widespread.
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How to build a healthy snack when you’re time poor 

When your day is busy and meals feel rushed, having some go-to healthy snacks can make a real difference.

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