obesity
Is that drink as healthy as it seems?
How do we know the drinks we are choosing are healthy?
Monday, 4 January 2021
Older and obese people at higher risk of COVID-19 hospitalisation
Older and obese people are more likely to be admitted to hospital with COVID-19 than those with cancer or lung disease, research shows.
Friday, 24 April 2020
Can oranges reduce the risk of diabetes?
Research is looking at a molecule in oranges to see if it can reduce the risk diabetes and obesity.
Thursday, 5 March 2020
Exercise boosts gut health to build muscles and endurance
Researchers at ACU have found that regular exercise boots gut health helping to build muscle function and endurance
Thursday, 6 February 2020
Strength training could decrease levels ofobesity
Adding strength training, push-ups or crunches to your weekly exercise routine could decrease your likelihood of obesity by half.
Tuesday, 12 November 2019
Obesity linked to different health risks for women and men
New research has revealed obesity is linked to an increasing range of health conditions, and the risks are different for women and men
Friday, 25 October 2019
Another reason to ditch sugary drinks
A new study has found yet another reason to consider ditching your favourite sugary drink
Thursday, 5 September 2019
Exercise helps beat the postprandial slump
Researchers have found that exercise way to beat the postprandial slump, that classic drop in energy that can put people to sleep at their desks
Tuesday, 27 August 2019
Active Breed Men's Health Program
Diabetes NSW & ACT is proud to be part of the new community men’s health program – Active Breed
Monday, 29 July 2019
Australia's growing obesity epidemic
A new report by the Collective for Action on Obesity shows the number of Australians living with obesity is growing at an alarming rate
Thursday, 28 March 2019
Genes, joules or gut bugs: who's to blame?
Our genes, our microbiome (gut bugs) and our energy intake (kilojoules) are commonly blamed for weight gain. How much blame should each one get?
Tuesday, 18 September 2018
The politics of sugar and poor nutrition in Australia
Unhealthy diets and poor nutrition are leading contributors to Australia’s burden of disease and burgeoning health-care costs.
Thursday, 3 May 2018
Can pasta help you lose weight?
Most people think eating pasta will lead to weight-gain, but a recent study found otherwise.
Thursday, 12 April 2018
Does the thought of future illness lead to healthy living?
Why do humans engage in activities that give us pleasure even if there are negative consequences including the possibility of future illness
Tuesday, 27 February 2018
Sugary drinks increase cancer risk, regardless of weight
New research indicates that drinking sugary soft drinks could increase your risk of cancer, regardless of your body size.
Thursday, 8 November 2018
Sugary drinks increase cancer risk, regardless of weight
New research indicates that drinking sugary soft drinks could increase your risk of cancer, regardless of your body size.
Friday, 23 February 2018
I'm not fat. Why should I eat healthy foods?
Alessandro Demaio from the University of Copenhagen explains why being slender is not always an indication of good health and why we should aim for a healthy diet.
Thursday, 15 February 2018
Sleep and diabetes
Sleep is vital to many of our bodily functions and with an estimated 45% of Australian’s suffering from inadequate sleep, it's something worth paying attention to.
Monday, 27 November 2017
Calls to ban junk food marketing to kids
AMA calls for ban on advertising and marketing of junk food and sugary drinks to children, and a tax on sugar-sweetened beverages should be introduced as a matter of priority.
Tuesday, 9 January 2018
Call for action on obesity to save Aussie lives
Thirty-six leading community, public health, medical and academic groups have united for the first time to call for urgent action to address Australia’s serious obesity problem.
Tuesday, 19 September 2017
Drinking sugary drinks increases risk of type 2 diabetes
New research released today has found that increased sugary drink consumption can increase risk of type 2 diabetes independent of weight gain or obesity.
Friday, 7 July 2017
NSW to remove sugary drinks from hospitals
Sugary drinks with no nutritional value are set to go as NSW Health leads by example with its new Healthy Choices in Health Facilities policy framework. The drinks will be phased out by December 2017.
Thursday, 8 June 2017
Health organisations join call for sugar tax
Ten of Australia’s leading health and community organisations have joined forces to call for a levy on sugary drinks
Monday, 27 March 2017
Young men top consumers of sugary drinks
According to the ABS young men drink up to 1.5 litres of sugary drinks a day
Monday, 19 October 2015
Resistance training after dinner reduces risk of heart disease
People living with type 2 diabetes can reduce their risk of cardiovascular diseases by exercising after dinner
Thursday, 26 February 2015
Charles Perkins Centre fight chronic health threats
The University of Sydney's Charles Perkins Centre for researchers, to tackle health chronic illness
Sunday, 4 January 2015
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