The idea that fat is lazy and thin is virtuous has its roots in Christianity and is perpetuated by industry and media today.
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Moralistic talk about food, exercise and bodies has its roots in Christianity and is perpetuated by corporations. Collectively, we can resist.
You’re another year older but that doesn’t have to mean poorer health.
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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.
Netflix and chill? It could well be shortening your life.
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Sitting too much might be killing you – this is what you can do about it.
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Aerobic exercise can improve erections in men suffering from erectile dysfunction.
Teenagers should try to include a combination of aerobic activities (swimming or walking), strength training (sit ups or weight training) and flexibility training (yoga or stretching).
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All Australians aged 13-17 are encouraged to do 60 minutes of physical activity a day.
Many young people don’t recover from depression, and exercise can help prevent it from developing in the first place.
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Research indicates exercise is effective for improving mood and preventing the development of depression in young people.
Clinical research has established exercise as a safe and effective intervention to counteract the adverse physical and psychological effects of cancer and its treatment. The Clinical Oncology Society of Australia is the first to recommend exercise as part of regular cancer care.
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From weekend walks with your doctor to free gym memberships, there is a global movement afoot.
Antidepressants bring in almost $17 billion a year for the pharmaceutical industry, and yet science shows their benefit to be small. Natural therapies such as diet, exercise, light therapy and cognitive behavioural therapy are just as effective.
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These four “natural” therapies for depression have rigorous, peer-reviewed scientific studies to support their use.
It doesn’t matter what exercise you choose, just move.
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The new Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans have just been released, and here is the bottom line: Just move. Bike, walk, run or lift weights. It all counts toward your weekly exercise quota.
Getting enough physical activity can be challenging for women and girls, because they have to negotiate complex gender roles, stereotypes and cultural narratives about the body.
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Women and adolescent girls say that being outdoors in nature offers opportunities to gain confidence in physical activity.
Yoga, meditation and breathing exercises can help students manage exam anxiety.
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The exam period can be a stressful time for students. Here are a few strategies to help students cope.
Perfectionists are rarely satisfied with their performance or appearance and engage in harsh self-criticism when their efforts fall short. Perfectionists are also more likely to develop the eating disorder bulimia nervosa, according to new research.
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Perfectionists have a higher chance of developing bulimia nervosa. Rather than treating symptoms of binge eating and vomiting, therapists should address this underlying personality trait.
Physical activity is just as important for people over 65 as anyone else.
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It’s never too late to start exercising, and age isn’t a reason to stop either.
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Seasonal animals such as the Siberian hamster can teach us a lot about appetite suppression.
Staying in school improves your chances of a healthy future.
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New data underscore that adults with no high school diploma or GED are at the greatest risk for the leading causes of disease and death.
Being thin doesn’t mean you can eat unhealthy foods and get away with it.
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You might be thin on the outside, but if you have a poor diet and are physically inactive, you can have the same health risks as someone who is obese.
Serena Williams – wearing her controversial catsuit – returns a shot during the first round of the French Open in May 2018.
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On the front lines were female tennis players who refused to adhere to the club dress codes that banned them.
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Modified ball sports, like walking rugby, are increasingly popular with older people.
Trusting our instincts is vital for better mental health.
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People intuitively know what is best for their mental health. A new approach suggests enforcing this belief like regular exercise.
It isn’t enough to just tell us to Be Active or Move It.
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The government’s new exercise campaign encourages us to get 30 minutes of physical activity a day. But while ads can get us to change our attitudes, they’re unlikely to change our behaviour.