Physical activity

Read expert advice on healthy eating, moving more and boosting your wellbeing.
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Tips to fuel your game

Preparing your body for a sports game, fun run, or other physical activity is like fueling a high-performance machine –

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Everything you need to know about dehydration and how to avoid it 

In Queensland, we often talk about dehydration in relation to the elderly, children and babies, or during extreme heatwaves. But

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10 things to know if you’re planning to start exercising

So, you’ve decided it’s time you did some exercise. But…where do you begin?If you haven’t exercised much before, or it’s

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Couple doing tricep dip exercises using their sofa at home

Small space workouts to get active anywhere

There are lots of great activities you can do to stay healthy without a gym membership or expensive exercise equipment.
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7 easy ways to stay mentally (and physically) healthy

Our body and mind are interconnected, so it makes sense that mental health can affect physical health, and vice versa1.

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Calcium rich foods

How to maintain strong bones for a healthy, active life

The bones in our body are like the wood and bricks used to build a house – they provide the

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Finding the balance between physical activity and sedentary behaviour

When it comes to growing good habits, the whole day matters. Striking the balance between being active, sitting, and sleeping

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Start resistance exercise today for healthier ageing tomorrow

If you have ever been told you have pre-diabetes, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, or are at risk of falling, resistance exercise

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Fun ideas to get your family moving

Being active is great for the whole family. Step away from the screens and get moving together for better physical,
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How to overcome challenges to increasing children’s physical activity

Many people assume that being active comes naturally to children. However, health statistics show that our kids might need a

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Staying active for you and your baby

Being active is great for both mum and baby. You can continue to be active throughout your pregnancy, and even

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Better bones in childhood to last a lifetime 

By Jessica Hardt, Health Practitioner, Research at Health and Wellbeing Queensland and Professor Craig Munns, Mayne Professor of Paediatrics, Director,

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8 ways Queenslanders are moving more and living healthier  

Every day, Queenslanders are finding ways to get physically active for their health and wellbeing. Australian adults should be aiming for 2.5 hours or more of

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Practical ways to add more veggies into your day

According to the 2022 National Health Survey, Australians are consistently falling short when it comes to meeting their daily vegetable

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4 ways to build connections to boost your wellbeing

We often think of wellbeing in terms of diet, physical activity, or sleep — but one of the most powerful

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Eat healthy, enjoy food and save money – 7 tips on how to do it 

We all want to eat better, feel better, and maybe even save a few dollars at the checkout. Nutritionist Mathew

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Get the sleep you need: small changes for better rest

We all know sleep is essential for our health and wellbeing, yet many of us aren’t getting enough. According to

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7 ways to keep walking when it’s hot outside

Summer in Queensland offers plenty of opportunities for outdoor fun, but the heat and humidity can make staying active challenging.

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