Forum: Physical activity

From SMH: Obesity rates climb in most US states August 28, 2007 - 2:14PM Obesity rates continue to climb in 31 of the 50 US states and none of the others showed a decline, according to a new survey. At the bottom of the list was Mississippi with more than 30 per cent of its adult...

Interesting debate: http://www.time.com/time/health/article/0,8599,1921260,00.html

From Today's (19/3/08) Crikey! newsletter: Obesity: when in doubt, declare war Jeff Sparrow writes: The war on drugs brought spiraling levels of addiction; the war on terror inflamed violence throughout the world. So here comes the war on fat. Launching a $218 million program to test the...

How long after having a plate taken out and a bone graft will it be before I can go diving? I had a Grade III-IV shoulder dislocation, broken scapula & ribs and a punctured lung in January last year. A plate was put in my shoulder for 4 months in April (including cutting 2cm of bone of the end)...

The City 2 Surf '06 will get underway at 9:30am tommorow. In case you don't know, it is an annual race where you have to run 15kms. (Gruelling:( but worth it, at least this is on of the best way to lose weight:) ) From Hyde Park to Bondi Beach via Vaucluse. Some people come from other countries to...

This story is sad and highlights that decisions which affect physical activity levels are made by bodies which don't pay for the consequences of less physical activity. Economies need to work out a way to take organisations which encourage sedentary behaviour and reward those which promote physical...

From the news.com site/AAP. Based on the government's response to cigarette smoking as a risk factor it will be about 2015 before the government does anything about obesity. Epidemic 'threatens 30pc of Australians' By Janelle Miles in Berlin April 15, 2005 From: AAP ALMOST one in three...

When all else fails let’s try fat but fit Sue Dunlevy Blog Sue Dunlevy Friday, August 15, 2008 at 02:50am YES, you can be fat and healthy! German researchers this week discovered a new condition that could be a breakthrough in our war on fat: benign obesity. One in four of the 300...

I disagree with this argument completely, but post it to give some perspective to alternate views. Although there is lots of negative comment about preventive programs, Sammut seems to have an attitude of ‘the fat deserve what happens to them’ approach: ...

Does anyone have any guidlines/ timeframe on the retrun to running training or any type of training for someone suffering a bout of pneumonia.

A great initiative in Victoria. Wish that Rudd and Swan spoke less about working families and more about active families: http://www.goforyourlife.vic.gov.au/ http://www.teamelbourne.com.au/Text/1203907108345-0181/

The Rudd Government today advanced its vision for Australian sport, with the release of a new directions paper and the appointment of five new members to the Australian Sports Commission (ASC). The Minister for Sport, Kate Ellis said it was clear we need new directions to meet the emerging...

Is Rudd’s margin too fat to worry about promoting exercise? Dr John Orchard, sports physician and Sports Medicine Australia board member, writes: http://www.injuryupdate.com.au/article.php?HomepageID=353 The Sunday Age ran with a front page story this week outlining that participation in...

I need help. I know this is a lot of information, but please read it. It has been over a year and i have yet to find a doctor that can diagnose me. I have played competitive soccer for 11 years. 4 years ago, I badly fractured my right leg, but seemingly had a good recovery. About a little over a...

How true it is! http://youtube.com/watch?v=rHXXTCc-IVg

This is the most common form of individual or group health insurance is a major medical health policy. It provides benefits for sickness or injury, regardless of whether the care is provided at a doctor’s office, clinic or hospital. The types of sickness and injury covered are typically broad,...

Hey Everyone! I have Exercised Induced Asthma (EIA) and I play Netball, lots of running and tennis. When I play netball, I get asthma attacks. I have a puffer and everything but I really want to play. Whenever that does happen my coach puts me off for a half thinking that I am in no condition to...

Not the best I've seen. http://youtube.com/watch?v=kytAn7uZd-8

Can anyone tell me what the difference between these two are? Thx in advance