Exercise Physiology

Structured exercise programs could reduce colon cancer deaths by more than a third, as researchers find a game-changer way to to treat the disease. A study

Lifting weights helps older people beat insomnia, research suggests. Experts found that resistance or muscle-strengthening exercises - such as lifting dumbbells

Exercising only at the weekends is enough to lower the risk of developing more than 200 health conditions, from heart disease and mood disorders to kidney issues and obesity,

Surgery might not be the answer for more than one million Australians suffering from osteoarthritis of the knee. Most people can reduce pain and boost mobility

Looking for a way to get your kids to be more active? We all know that children need to exercise to stay healthy. The good news is that kids can get all the exercise they

A Griffith University research team has identified heavy lifting as a way to assist patients with osteoporosis. The team is encouraging clinicians to refer

Many tired people keen to get a better night's sleep focus on changing habits before bedtime but a new study shows the key to restful slumber lies in how someone spends

Australians vowing to transform from couch potato to elite athlete in 2024 have been warned to keep their fitness goals achievable or risk disappointment. Health

Moving your body for short bursts of vigorous activity every day for just one to three minutes can significantly cut the risk of heart attack, stroke and premature death.

Politicians will sweat it out in a new, apolitical arena to prove they are "fit" for office. A host of federal MPs, senators and staffers will take

The first time Joel Pilgrim took a client out on the waves could have been the end of his career as a mental health occupational therapist. Also a surfer with

Running for the bus might be an effective way to reduce the risk of premature death. A new study by the University of Sydney suggests one-minute bursts of huffing

Australian children are glued to their screens and four out of five aren't getting enough exercise. Researchers are calling for a national physical activity

People have been urged to do in regular weightlifting after a study found that "pumping iron" could cut their risk of dying early. Academics found

Doctors are set to start prescribing exercise instead of medication and bed rest for lower back pain sufferers, as new clinical guidelines dismiss traditional treatments as

There's bad news for anyone who thinks vigorous exercise can compensate for a diet that favours junk food over fruit and veg. Research led by the University

Australian scientists are gathering evidence that the more hot and sweaty you get when you exercise, the better your chances of staving off dementia. It has

Everyone wants to get fit, but many of us lack the time or patience required to get results – especially if our

Australian women have less free time for exercise as men work out on the borrowed time of their partners. Researchers at the Australian National University

Hundreds of lives are being lost to prostate cancer each year because of high levels of obesity among men, a new UK study suggests. Researchers claimed more