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Is BMI an accurate measure of health?
BMI is one of the tools that your health professionals use to assess potential health risks. Let’s explore what it is, why it is used and when it is not so reliable.
Monday, 24 January 2022

Alcohol and its impact on weight and diabetes
Drinking alcohol can impact your body weight. We take a look at wine, beer, spirits and cocktails and analyse the energy in each.
Wednesday, 15 December 2021

Top 10 tips to topple Easter temptations
10 ways to navigate the Easter holidays with confidence.
Tuesday, 2 March 2021

Is that drink as healthy as it seems?
How do we know the drinks we are choosing are healthy?
Monday, 4 January 2021

Seven diabetes food myths smashed
With so many claims around diabetes and food, it can be confusing to work out what to eat. We debunk the myths.
Monday, 4 January 2021

Maximise your fun AND stay fit this Christmas
It's a great time of the year to have fun and increase your exercise so you don't gain weight.
Friday, 11 December 2020

How many carbs in your Christmas favourites?
Counting carbs in your favourite Christmas foods
Monday, 30 November 2020

Early to bed good for type 2 diabetes
Going to bed early is good for your health and may help those with type 2 diabetes adjust their lifestyle for positive outcomes
Thursday, 24 September 2020

Waist is a better health signpost than weight
Your waist measurement and body shape are more important than your weight when it comes to type 2 diabetes.
Friday, 28 August 2020

What's the best measure for health?
Is waist measurement or weight measurement the best indicator of health?
Monday, 4 November 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

Is Type 2 Diabetes Curable?
Type 2 diabetes is a progressive condition but when effectively managed blood glucose levels can appear normal.
Monday, 4 March 2019

Avoiding winter weight gain
Sedentary behaviour and overeating throughout winter can have a big impact on your weight and wellbeing. Here are four easy ways to stay on track and avoid unnecessary weight gain.
Tuesday, 29 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

Meal prep 101
Meal planning and preparation can help you get a good mix of nutrition and save you money, time and stress.
Monday, 19 March 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, 14 June 2021

Eating out: get your order right
Eating out is an enjoyable part of life, and having diabetes shouldn’t stop you from sharing a meal with family and friends.
Wednesday, 29 March 2017

What's the best diet for weight loss?
There is no one size fits all when it comes to weight loss. The best advice is find a healthy eating regime that you can stick to.
Thursday, 18 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

CSIRO Low Carb Diet for Type 2 Diabetes
The CSIRO have released trial findings on a lower carbohydrate diet and exercise program for people living with type 2 diabetes.
Monday, 15 February 2016
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