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Physical and Mental Health - Exercise, Fitness and Activity
Healthy body, healthy mind! Physical Exercise, Fitness, Running, Jogging, Gym and Activity. Twitter Hashtag: #GymEd - The articles here are general in nature and placed here to promote discussion. We advise that you talk with your health professional before changing any of your medication or treatment options. Any of the online courses listed here may (or may not) be open for access or enrolment. Most are free to browse, some may charge a small fee if you wish to receive a certificate or record of learning. Every effort is made to ensure that these links are up to date and be aware that some of these articles may be behind a 'paywall'. If you can’t get into an article, email me and I may be able to assist. Views are my own. Curated by Peter Mellow |
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July 28, 2013 11:43 PM
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HEART attack survivors are gambling with death - refusing to quit smoking, failing to cut their cholesterol or even take their medicine.
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July 23, 2013 8:32 PM
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Help the education of children in remote communities by donating footy boots at Coles supermarkets.
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July 21, 2013 8:14 PM
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Clear skies and cold morning temperatures meant the thousands of Run Melbourne participants were eager to break a sweat.
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July 10, 2013 9:27 PM
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Research of unprecedented depth has revealed most ex-footballers remain affected by battle wounds.
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July 8, 2013 4:06 PM
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EXERCISE policies should change to focus on the benefits of enjoyment and reducing stress rather than exertion, University of South Australia researcher Professor Tim Olds says.
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June 20, 2013 12:01 AM
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From 1 July, Australia’s current support system for people with disability is being progressively replaced with DisabilityCare Australia. This new scheme will help provide a better quality of life for Australians with a significant and permanent disability, and for their families and carers too.
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June 11, 2013 1:49 AM
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In some places tap water may not taste as good as bottled water, but it's still safe to drink. We find a little filtering is a lot cheaper than buying by the bottle. - CHOICE
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May 27, 2013 11:20 PM
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A former Biggest Loser trainer opens up about what really goes on behind the scenes.
I would say it's the same for celebrities who lose or gain weight. We ALL could succeed if it was our full-time job, and full-time focus!
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May 22, 2013 7:46 PM
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Australia is up there with the world's fattest countries. What are the thinner, healthier countries doing right?
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May 13, 2013 8:31 PM
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We spend a lot on the bottled stuff - whether sparkling, still or imported - but does it always trump the tap for taste?
Tap water comes out pretty good compared to some expensive bottled water!
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May 12, 2013 7:47 PM
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Even as a pedestrian it's impossible to see The Invisibles until they're upon you.
Good advice for every cyclist and runner/walker who ventures out in the dark. Wear light coloured clothing, and have a light! :-)
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May 9, 2013 7:52 AM
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Learn the warning signs of a heart attack today and survive tomorrow. The sooner you recognise a heart attack and get treatment, the better.
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April 23, 2013 7:21 PM
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A fitness and health expo brings out the good, the bad and the downright weird.
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from The philosophy of fitness, exercise, sport and running
April 16, 2013 9:56 PM
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Ultra marathon runner Pat Farmer won't die wondering how far he could have gone to help others.
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April 11, 2013 7:17 PM
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A week after getting married, Luke Edwards is setting off on a 10-day trip to some of Australia's most remote and beautiful locations. Without his wife.
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from eParenting and Parenting in the 21st Century
March 16, 2013 1:29 AM
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Sports Concussion Australasia brings you simple and effective sports concussions tests and treatment apps.
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March 14, 2013 6:45 PM
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A MELBOURNE suburban football team has volunteered for a world-first concussion study.
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March 12, 2013 7:31 PM
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Outdoor personal training is a ''middle class'' indulgence that can embarrass onlookers and deter others from exercising, one of Australia's leading fitness experts says.
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March 11, 2013 9:53 PM
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This website will show you the close links between what’s good for your physical health and what’s good for your brain. There are many things you can build into your everyday life to be brain healthy.
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March 3, 2013 5:08 PM
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Australian sport is under a bit of a cloud at present, what with drug rumours and tanking allegations. Now, a new local movie is set on taking it further backwards - but with the best and most uplifting of intentions.
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February 19, 2013 7:47 PM
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CityLink Run for the Kids 2013
Sunday, March 24, 2013
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February 19, 2013 7:46 PM
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February 19, 2013 4:23 PM
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A range of activity options for people in Melbourne.
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February 11, 2013 4:31 PM
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Former Olympic athlete Steve Moneghetti always felt like running was something he was born to do.
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February 6, 2013 8:29 PM
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A year-long government investigation has found widespread use of banned drugs in Australian professional sport and links with organised crime.
The Australian government has decided to ban the use of druga in professional sports as it has caused serious issues in the world today.
