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Australia’s new physical activity guidelines won’t shift the needle – here are 4 better ideas

The federal government has just released updated physical activity guidelines for adults and older adults (aged 65+) for the first time in more than a decade. The Australian government first produced ...

The 20-minute ‘power’ fix missing from midlife workouts

Fast-twitch muscle fibres drop off rapidly once you hit middle age. Here’s how to offset the decline to stay healthier for ...
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Contemporary national and international guidelines on physical activity and sedentary behaviour for people living with chronic conditions, disability and advanced age: a ...

Objectives Physical activity guidelines inform policy and practice in promoting healthier lifestyles. The WHO advocates for distinct recommendations for each country to address variation in needs, ...
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Middle-aged women who exercise regularly halve their risk of dying early, study suggests

We all know exercise is good for us. Moving our bodies improves our mental and physical health, with even a small increase in physical activity leading to significant benefits. New Australian research ...
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ACTIVATE: physical activity assessment, prescription and promotion in clinical practice by healthcare professionals – a consensus study initiated by the International ...

The ACTIVATE consensus aimed to develop recommendations for assessing, prescribing and promoting physical activity when healthcare professionals consult patients with non-communicable diseases in ...