Prostate cancer is the most commonly diagnosed
Prostate cancer is the most commonly diagnosed male cancer in Australia, with around 20,000 cases detected each year.
Prostate cancer is the most commonly diagnosed male cancer in Australia, with around 20,000 cases detected each year.
About 3 years ago following my 60th birthday my GP recommended I have a comprehensive heart check. Although I felt fine, it disclosed that a lifetime of relatively sedentary but stressful work, sporadic exercise and undisciplined eating and drinking, had wrought the usual havoc-moderate coronary and carotid artery disease, blood pressure and body weight outside normal limits.
Although the treating doctors did not suggest I was about to die, they prescribed a pot pourri of daily medications and gently hinted that changing my life style might be a good idea-otherwise…. I was, however, quite shocked: whatever remained of my youthful illusion of immortality vanished overnight. I was just another middle aged (elderly?) male on the downhill slide to oblivion. In short it was a wakeup call.
By chance I stumbled into the Regenesis Gym at Edgecliff and met up with Jarrat Wood, Personal Trainer.
I have lactose intolerance so I must completely avoid dairy, MYTH. Most individuals with lactose intolerance are still able to consume small amounts of regular dairy products, depending on their individual tolerance. Yoghurt and cheese are low in lactose, and the healthy bacteria present in yoghurt further aids in its digestion. Try spreading your intake…
CHANCES are you know that ice-cream, chocolate biscuits and potato chips are not likely to be your friends when weight control is the goal but what about the other silent saboteurs that slip into your diet regularly?
Bye-bye big tobacco.
Image: iStock Joint pain can rob you of life’s simple pleasures — you may no longer look forward to walking your dog, gardening, or chasing a tennis ball across the court. Even the basics of getting through your day, like getting into the car or ca…
“As a working mother of two, I exercise not just for the health benefits, but for a bit of unapologetic ‘me’ time as well.” Anita Hobson-Powell, CEO of Exercise & Sports Science Australia (ESSA) #30for30 #ReasonsToExercise #ExerciseAwarenessMonth
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Chronic diseases are responsible for nine out of ten deaths in Australia, and for much of the public health expenditure that’s causing governments so much concern.
There is an optimal macronutrient ratio, MYTH. Individual athletes need different amounts of the three macronutrients based on how much they train. Carb requirements vary the most according to training volume. Individualise your plan with an AccSD http://bit.ly/1HEUiWt