Osteoarthritis education changes desire for surgery: Study The study of 55,000 patients highlights the importance and tangible outcomes of doctors offering education and exercise programs.
Live from GP24: Exercise for falls reduction and pelvic floor health Recorded live at GP24 in Perth, Dr Anna Mullins highlights the importance of muscle strengthening and balance training, especially in the elderly.
GP rejects study suggesting patients do not get lifestyle advice According to new research, most Australians say they are not getting healthy lifestyle guidance from their GPs – but is that true?
Strong link between cardio fitness and long-term health High cardiorespiratory fitness can reduce the risk of mortality and morbidity by almost 20%, world-first research shows.
Exercise must be ‘core treatment’ for depression: Study Researchers have urged GPs to prescribe physical activity alongside traditional interventions, with yoga and strength training especially beneficial.
Is moderate exercise for statin users safe? According to new research, the commonly prescribed drug does not exacerbate muscle injury, pain or fatigue for people doing moderate exercise.
Exercise shown to reduce COVID infection, severity and mortality Regular physical activity is protective against contracting the disease and associated adverse outcomes, new international evidence suggests.
Sparking an Australian walking revolution SPONSORED: The Heart Foundation’s Personal Walking Plans program is designed to help people who will benefit from moving more.
Rest or exercise following concussion? An updated body of work suggests the latter, building on substantial evidence that bedrest can potentially cause long-term risk.
New Department of Health advice for activity during pregnancy The guidelines have been welcomed by GPs as a helpful addition to existing resources, but critiqued for lacking specific detail.