Diabetes is a growing health concern, especially among Indigenous Australians. Discover the crucial role of physical activity in preventing and managing diabetes, and why further research is essential to address this health disparity.
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Why it’s better to exercise before breakfast
Explore how strategic exercise timing might maximise health benefits (insulin control, disease prevention) even with shorter workouts.
How Do I Prevent My Child From Being Obese or Overweight?
Dr. Norman Swan outlines simple methods that families can implement to help in their fight against childhood obesity.
Weight loss
Being overweight or obese puts a person more at risk of health problems. Reducing your weight reduces many of these risks. Find out what products are available for weight loss.
Understanding obesity in First Nations communities
Discover the leading causes of obesity on MyDr’s weight loss and obesity page. Learn about lifestyle factors, genetics, and more. Explore now!
Why you shouldn’t sleep with the light on
A study suggests that being exposed to too much artificial light such a television or leaving a light on in the bedroom while sleeping ups the risk of weight gain and obesity in women.
High fat: a hindrance for your children
Can high fat diet in mothers increase risk of offspring obesity and reduce the child’s responsiveness to the beneficial effects of exercise?
Metabolic syndrome
Metabolic syndrome is a condition that increases your risk of heart disease, stroke and diabetes. Lifestyle changes are the first step in its treatment.
