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Can exercise help with depression?

Mental health is an issue that affects many Australians, it’s estimated that 45 per cent of people will experience a mental health condition in their lifetime. In any one year, around 1 million Australian adults have depression, and over 2 million have anxiety. While we all feel sad, moody or low from time to time,... Read more »
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10 Habits of Healthy People

What habits do healthy people have in common? It might not be what you think. People who live a fairly healthy lifestyle have little habits that they include in their everyday life. These customs can be quite simple and easy to make a part of your daily routines. Find out how you can improve your... Read more »
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5 Easy Exercises for Rounded Shoulders | FEPT

What does having ’rounded shoulders’ mean? Rounded shoulders are a very common postural issue. You’ve probably seen someone with a very bad posture with their shoulders slouching forward. Having rounded shoulders means that your shoulder position has moved forward from its ideal alignment. In general, having poor posture habits is the most common reason for having... Read more »
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Easy at-home seated exercises

When you’re beginning at exercise it’s a great idea to start with very simple exercises that start you activating muscles around the major joints, and building up some core strength, while your body is in a stable position to reduce the risk of falls and injury. Sitting down in a comfortable and stable chair is... Read more »
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Osteoporosis – exercises to avoid

Osteoporosis: exercises to avoid Osteoporosis is the loss of calcium and other minerals from a person’s bones, which makes the bones susceptible to fracturing. In Australia, around half of all women and one third of men over 60 years of age have osteoporosis. Women are more likely to have osteoporosis because the hormonal changes of... Read more »
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3 Dangerous exercises to avoid

Believe it or not, not ALL exercises are good for you. In fact some can be downright dangerous. What makes an exercise risky? Here are a few red flags to look out for: Any unusual or “unnatural” movement pattern in the exercise Any movement that causes pain or discomfort in any way Any movement that enhances muscular... Read more »
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