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How to quit smoking

Most Australians who take up smoking regret it and make at least one attempt to quit in their lifetime. Quitting smoking has a very high relapse rate and therefore while many people are able to quit, maintaining a smoke-free lifestyle is a challenge.

Factors Affecting Quitting Smoking

Quitting smoking can be very daunting, and people thinking of quitting go through several stages of contemplation before they are ready to face the associated physical and psychological challenges.

Headaches in teens tied to overweight, smoking and lack of exercise

Teens who are overweight, get little exercise or who smoke may be more likely to have frequent headaches and migraines […]

Helping kids who play computer games to be active

CSIRO has developed computer software that aims to encourage children to be more active when playing computer games.Designed as an […]

The brain benefits from exercise

Athletes have long known about the natural "high" exercise can induce. Now, for the first time, medical researchers have demonstrated […]

Beginning an Exercise Program during Pregnancy

Exercise in pregnancy is not only essential for women who are already active and want to maintain their fitness level, but also for women who have never exercised before.

Safety Considerations when Exercising During Pregnancy

Women who are better informed about the safety aspects of exercise during pregnancy will be more motivated to be physically active.

Pregnant woman getting ultrasound from doctor

Exercises To Do and Avoid During Pregnancy

Exercise during pregnancy is well recognised as being both a safe and beneficial practice for mother and foetus with recommendations that pregnant women, considered to be low risk, engage in moderate intensity exercise for 30 minutes a day, 4 times a week.

Benefits and Risks of Exercise During Pregnancy

All women who exercise while pregnant should seek advice from their doctor to ensure they are not over doing it or engaging in specific activities that should be avoided.

Exercise Before Pregnancy

Exercise during pregnancy is usually safe and beneficial for both the mother and baby and this positive effect is even more pronounced in women who are physically active before they become pregnant.