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Exercise prescription for all cancer patients
Exercise should be prescribed to all cancer patients as a standard part of their cancer care to help counteract the […]
Stopping exercise can increase symptoms of depression
Stopping exercise can result in increased depressive symptoms, according to new mental health research from the University of Adelaide. PhD […]
Jogging may not be enough to meet physical activity targets
Victorian research published recently in the Journal of Sports Sciences has shown that people who jog regularly (20-40km per week) […]
Regular stretching shown to improve muscles in elderly
Daily muscle stretching could bring health benefits to elderly people with reduced mobility, according to new research published in The […]
Fewer people being referred to fall prevention programs
More than half of older West Australians who reported falling over in the past year did not seek medical assistance, […]
Patients the winners with new digital rehab tool
Exercise physiologists at Charles Sturt University (CSU) are using new digital technology to improve patients’ rehabilitation outcomes. The CSU School […]
New Health Review Report – The State of Self Care in Australia
“Taking care of yourself’ is an everyday idea – but a new health review report released today highlights the lack […]
Pathway identified that can lead to body size misperception
A new study led by researchers at Macquarie University has identified a psychological pathway that can lead to body size […]
How’s the humidity? Tips for safe summer exercise
Resolved to get fit this year? Ease into it – going like a bull at a gate when starting an […]
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