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Follow the links below to find information on exercise, fitness, sport-related injury, drugs in sport, and how you can adjust your weight through exercise.
To find information on the relationship between diet and weight, including weight loss diets, see the Diet and Overweight [HealthInsite Topic Page]
Updated December 2007
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Fitness
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Sports Injuries
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Drugs in Sport
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Australian Government 2008-09 Health and Ageing Portfolio Budget Statements
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Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
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The 2008-09 Health and Ageing Portfolio Budget Statements informs Senators and Members of Parliament of the proposed allocation of resources to Government outcomes and outputs, by agencies within the portfolio.
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May 2008
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Media release. One-third of all drownings in Australia are aged over 55
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Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
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About 100 people aged 55 or more die by drowning each year in Australia, including about 60 from accidental drowning, according to a new study on aquatic-related injuries announced today by the Australian Government Minister for Ageing, Justine Elliot at the launching a Grey Medallion swimming program for people over 55.
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Apr 2008
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Asthma and scuba diving
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The Australian Lung Foundation
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Scuba diving is a particular risk for people with asthma. Some of the typical trigger factors of asthma are present in scuba diving. Use of any other underwater breathing system also carries the same risks.
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Mar 2008
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ConnectABILITY recreation services
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Novita Childrens Services
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Provides information about Novita's ConnectABILITY program that aims to provide children living with physical disabilities, aged five to 13 years, with greater access to community-based sport and recreation activities.
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Feb 2008
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Leisure and recreation
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Novita Children's Services
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Information is provided about the importance of leisure activities for children with physical disability together with information about services that assist children and families to find suitable activities that welcome disabled people.
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Jan 2008
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Safe fun with water
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Raising Children Network (RCN)
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Drowning is the major cause of death for children under five. Precautions, supervision and resuscitation skills are discussed.
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Jan 2008
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Fishing - eat your catch with care
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Better Health Channel
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People who fish in the Lower Yarra and Maribyrnong rivers need to be careful about eating their catch. The risks of eating your catch can be reduced if you make sensible choices about the type and amount of fish you eat.
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Dec 2007
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Naftidrofuryl for intermittent claudication
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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Patients with narrowed arteries of the lower limbs may be hampered by pain in their calves after relatively short walks. This limits the distance they can walk, and hence their quality of life. This is a sure sign of atherosclerosis. These patients are ...
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Dec 2007
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Food - eating and sport
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Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
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You need to provide your body with the right sort of fuel if you are exercising regularly and training for your sport. What you need to eat.
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Dec 2007
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Developmental coordination disorder
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Better Health Channel
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Developmental coordination disorder (DCD) is an umbrella term applied to children and adults who have various athletic difficulties such as awkwardness or lack of skill. Treatment includes sporting participation and practise.
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Nov 2007
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Asthma management for schoolchildren
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myDr
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Educators in Australia are now becoming more aware of the needs of children with asthma and steps are being taken to create asthma-friendly schools.
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Sep 2007
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Holidays
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Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
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What are you going to do in your long holidays? everyone asks each other. We all have great plans and leave lots of things to do in the holidays.
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Aug 2007
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Child development: 10-12 years
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Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
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It is in these three years that children move from 'childhood' to a view of a more adult world that they will clearly want or be forced to join in the near future
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Aug 2007
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Lawn bowls - the health benefits
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Better Health Channel
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Lawn bowls is a precision sport that is played for the challenge and competition, personal enjoyment, physical activity, the pleasure of spending time outdoors and for social interaction. It is also a low impact, therapeutic form of exercise.
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Jul 2007
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Golf - the health benefits
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Better Health Channel
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Golf is a very popular sport worldwide. It can be played on your own or in a team. It may be a casual pastime or a competitive activity. Golf can be good for your health and your heart.
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Jul 2007
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Cycling - health benefits
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Better Health Channel
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Cycling is a great way to exercise while also enjoying the environment around you. It can also be a competitive sport. Cycling is mainly an aerobic activity, which means that your heart, blood vessels and lungs all get a workout.
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Jul 2007
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Basketball - health benefits
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Better Health Channel
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Basketball is very popular as a casual way to exercise and as a competitive team sport. It is a fast-action game with lots of running and jumping, and provides a good physical workout.
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Jul 2007
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Footwear for healthy feet
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Better Health Channel
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Wearing shoes that fit properly and support your feet is vital to avoid sore feet and to prevent or alleviate many common foot problems.
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Jul 2007
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