In Australia, nearly two thirds of men and half of all women are overweight or obese. This is a key factor in the alarming rise of type 2 diabetes. Yet up to 60 per cent of diabetes cases could be prevented, or at least delayed, by people maintaining a healthy weight. The main keys to long-term weight loss and reducing your waist measurement are healthy eating and regular physical activity.

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HEALTHY LIFESTYLE RESEARCH PROGRAM

Cancer Council NSW is seeking people who have finished their cancer treatment and/or their carers or partners to participate in a new healthy lifestyle program.

Called ENRICH (exercise and nutrition routine improving cancer health), the program aims to improve lifestyle risk behaviours by providing education and skill development in a series of motivational health coaching sessions and via linking to existing resources to support life-long behaviour changes.

To our knowledge, this is the first Australian program aimed at both cancer survivors and their partners/carers designed to assist participants to make positive and sustainable lifestyle changes.

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Help us end the Christmas heartache.

Thousands of Australian families will be without their loved ones this year.

Terry White Chemists are proud supporters of The Heart Foundation and the great work they do every year!

As a gift this Christmas, look beyond your happy family and beautiful Christmas Tree, donate to those who may be without.

You may just be the star on someones tree!

Andy Harrison born the 4th of March 1969.
Died from a heart attack, 16th of April 2009.

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Summer time is the season for light tasty snacks.

Introducing this weeks Tony Ferguson ‘Recipe of the Week’.

Creamy Egg & Baby Spinach Wrap!

It’s quick and easy to make, well worth it, your taste buds and body will thank you.  Read the rest of this entry »

More Australians are overweight or obese than ever before, and the numbers are steadily increasing. Around 64 per cent of men and 47 per cent of women are carrying too much body fat. This means that the incidence of obesity-related disorders, such as coronary heart disease and diabetes, is also on the rise.

There is alot of confusion on what’s good or not good to do when trying to get your health & eating back on track.

Here at GHA we have put all those nasty weight loss myths to rest. Read on to finally know the truth.

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Sometimes you get stuck in a rut when it comes to exercise. We think it’s the devil when we have to go to all that effort.. Our minds start to think, is it really worth it? Can I be bothered… It’s not fun!

GHA is here to the rescue! We have found some help, to keep the fun in that seemingly dreadful word called ‘Exercise’.

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