August 2013

Does Physical Activity Affect Your Long Term Income?

The Effect of Physical Activity on Long-Term Income Ari Hyytinen, Jukka Lahtonen Social Science & Medicine (2013) Commentary: Bethany Walker, National Heart Foundation Previous research suggests physical activity enhances long term income by improving health which influences labour market outcomes such as increased productivity and reduced absenteeism. This study aims to build upon limited evidence

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Pound Your Way to Fitness

Class review by Toni Krasicki Drummers have always impressed me, not just with their uncanny knack at knocking out a fine rhythm, but also their strong shoulders and bulging biceps. It’s amazing what pounding a couple of wooden sticks can do to the body. If you’re like me, and harbour an inner rockstar drummer just

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Cardio Tennis, Anyone?

Cardio Tennis is an hour-long fitness workout to loud music on a tennis court that can help women burn up to 500 calories, or as many as 800 calories for men. Operating in Australia since January 2012 the program has quickly grown, with close to 600 coaches and fitness trainers at over 800 venues now

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Australian Bone Health A Real Cause for Concern

Australia is struggling to cope with the burden of osteoporosis with complications arising from thinning bones on the rise. According to Osteoporosis Australia, an average of 262 hospitalisations occurred daily across the nation (one every 5-6 minutes) as a result of osteoporotic fractures[i]. And bone experts predict that the stats will just keep increasing in

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