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Pharmacists have a key role in identifying persons who may be experiencing exercise-induced bronchoconstriction. By Karalyn Huxhagen BPharm, FPS, AACPA, community pharmacist and accredited consultant pharmacist Learning Objectives After completing …

Angelo Pricolo, mindful of his safety, joins the ranks of men in Lycra Two of the most eye-catching images in the sporting world are the middle-aged hirsute male in undersized …

There is an urgent need for the entire healthcare workforce to be involved in efforts to improve diet and physical activity across populations, says FIP The International Pharmaceutical Federation has …

Andrew Lavender from Curtin University takes a look at how to start undoing a sedentary lifestyle Perhaps your GP has recommended you exercise more, or you’ve had a recent health …

New data from Sport Australia has revealed our top 20 sports and physical activities… but is a small increase in participation enough? The data, from Sport Australia’s AusPlay Survey, shows …

New research has revealed the devastating impact of women’s experiences of judgement while exercising on their capacity to begin or maintain physical activity During the research by health promotion foundation …

Experts warn supplements are not risk free in this documentary that looks at the good, the bad and the ugly of vitamin and mineral supplements A new documentary aired by …

A Bundaberg pharmacy has teamed up with a local gym to help locals lose weight – and so far they’ve lost over 200kg A group of 55 people from the …

Exercise is a key part of healthy living, write Dr Esther Lau and Professor Lisa Nissen We all know exercise is good for us. However, for many of us, getting …

Exposure to traffic fumes may negate any heart and lung benefits of walking among older adults A new UK study examined how even short-term exposure to tiny particles of soot …

A study published in The Lancet has found that globally, one in 12 deaths could be prevented with 30 minutes’ worth of physical activity, five days a week But it …

A crackdown on advertising and a 20% tax on sugary drinks are among measures proposed to battle obesity Thirty-four community, public health, medical and academic groups have teamed up for …