Each extra hour of light activity above three hours cuts your risk of heart attack by 15%.
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Direct-to-consumer genetic testing company 23andMe is now offering a new 'polygenic risk score' that reveals your risk of developing Type 2 diabetes. Does it work? Are our family physicians ready?
Doing the vacuuming or taking the dog for a walk? Pick up the pace – these bursts of incidental exercise could be key to improving your fitness.
Approximately 50% of the UK's poorest people live over 15 miles from a national park and most people require transport to get to them.
Be careful before you rush your kids into so-called "talent identification" sports programs – you might be putting a whole lifetime of enjoyable exercise at risk.
Many of us are programmed to aim for 10,000 steps a day. This target is not right for everyone – but we can all benefit from setting step goals to increase our activity.
The transition from primary to secondary school can be tough for children socially and emotionally. Students also do less physical activity in secondary school, and need help with this transition too.
Your body doesn't know when you've overeaten, but exercise can help.
If you believe that physiotherapy will help your shoulder pain, it probably will.
Five out of five experts agree running during pregnancy is OK.
And why doping cheats may never be caught.
Working out can make you a better worker, too.
If you think VO₂max is just important for athletes, think again.
Most vitamins and other nutritional supplements are unlikely to prevent chronic disease. Invest in good quality foods, sleep and exercise instead.
Behavior change is very hard. Try as we might to keep those New Year's resolutions, many have given up by this time. Here are some ways to keep going and stay on track, from a counseling psychologist.
Where to start amid all the equipment, classes and lycra.
As we age, our bodies need different types of exercise. Here is a guide to doing the right exercise for your age.
Moralistic talk about food, exercise and bodies has its roots in Christianity and is perpetuated by corporations. Collectively, we can resist.
As you age, your body deteriorates and your risk of disease and injury increases. Here's a decade by decade guide to what you're up against – and what you can do about it.
Sitting too much might be killing you – this is what you can do about it.
Top contributors
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Professor of Health Sciences, University of South Australia
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Professor of Physical Activity, Lifestyle, and Population Health, University of Sydney
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Associate Professor, Deakin University
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Simon Rosenbaum is a Friend of The Conversation.
Senior Research Fellow, UNSW
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Professorial Research Fellow: Physical Activity and Health, CQUniversity Australia
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Professor and Laboratory Head of Physical Activity, Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute
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Professor, School of Allied Health Sciences, Griffith University
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Professor of Clinical Exercise Science and Deputy Director Research Training Institute for Health and Sport (IHES), Victoria University
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Lecturer in Prevention and Research Fellow in Public Health, University of Sydney
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Course coordinator for postgraduate level Certificate in Ergonomics, Rhodes University
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Lecturer in Sport and Exercise Science, Swansea University
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Associate Professor, School of Physiotherapy and Exercise Science, Curtin University
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Professor of Health Sciences, Simon Fraser University
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Pro Vice-Chancellor, Engagement, Australian Catholic University
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Australian Medical Doctor; Fellow in Global Health & NCDs, University of Copenhagen
