The science is clear – exercise is medicine. But many doctors aren’t even asking their patients about their activity levels, much less prescribing exercise. If you want to start moving...
The evidence is clear – exercise is medicine for the prevention and management of chronic conditions. Research has shown that a person’s physical activity level is one of the best...
Today is World Diabetes Day, so let’s talk about diabetes! It’s estimated that around 1.7 million Australians are living with this diabetes. Worryingly, one in two people don’t know that...
Lung cancer is the fifth most common cancer in Australia, and the number of new cases continues to rise. As treatments for lung cancer improve, more and more men and...
Exercise may feel like the last thing someone wants to do during cancer recovery, but research shows it could make all the difference by helping to boost energy levels, minimise...
Being diagnosed with brain cancer is a terrifying experience, and exercising is probably the last thing on your mind. But perhaps it shouldn't be...
Colorectal cancer (commonly referred to as bowel cancer) is the third most commonly diagnosed type of cancer in Australia. It occurs when abnormal cells in the colon or rectum grow...
Breast cancer is the most common cancer for Australian women. It can also occur in men, although this is rare. Thanks to advances in treatment, survival rates for those with...
Every four minutes an Australian is diagnosed with cancer. We all know what cancer is...
There are almost 200,000 allied health professionals in Australia, delivering an estimated 200 million health services annually. This International Allied Health Professionals Day, we thought we’d celebrate these hard-working Aussies by highlighting the...