Physical inactivity is a global pandemic increasing the risks of an early death yet a recent study shows that daily physical activity can reverse these statistics.
Dementia
Is it healthy to be fat and fit?
Being fit is important for health however carrying too much body fat may undo many of the health benefits brought about by fitness. A study in Sweden has surprising results.
Can exercise promote healthy brains?
A new study indicates that exercise may benefit not only your muscles, heart and lungs but could be a protective factor against the mental decline that comes with ageing.
Video: Avoiding dementia and Alzheimer’s disease
More than 400,000 Australians live with dementia. There is no effective treatment, but there are things you can do to help prevent or delay it.
Does brain training work?
Research now shows that it’s not all bad news for those who have been tirelessly working out their neural transmitters with brain training programs.
Video: Parkinson’s disease awareness
For more than 110,000 Australians living with Parkinson's disease, simple daily tasks like brushing their teeth are beyond their reach. Hear from Dr Norman Swan, Kathryn – who has Parkinson's, and Vincent Carroll – a Parkinson's Nurse Consultant.
Which exercise is best for older obese people?
Weight loss plus combined aerobic and resistance exercise may be most effective in improving functional status in older, obese adults.
Depression in older people
Older people may be particularly prone to depression because of the increased likelihood that they will be experiencing stressful life events.
Video: What can be done to prevent falls?
Falls cause physical harm, but also have a psychological effect through fear and loss of confidence. Alarmingly one in 3 people over 65 will experience a fall – so what can be done to reduce falls?
Giant cell arteritis and polymyalgia rheumatica
Find out about the causes, diagnosis and treatment of giant cell arteritis (also known as temporal arteritis) and polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR).
