Source: Heart Foundation

But do we have the willpower to keep our resolutions?

Newspoll research commissioned by the Heart Foundation showed that around two in three Australian adults planned to either make a New Year’s resolution to lose weight, be more physically active or adopt healthier eating habits in 2008.

However, only time will tell if Australians can keep their New Year’s resolutions. Almost half of those who have actively tried to lose weight in the last 12 months cite a lack of willpower and the urge to give into temptation as the main challenges for them to stick to a weight loss promise; a clear indication that even though many have good intentions, they find it difficult to maintain their resolve.

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Source: Cancer Council

The majority of Australian parents mistakenly believe their baby needs direct exposure to sunlight which could be putting them at dangerous risk of skin cancer later in life, according to the results of a new poll conducted by The Cancer Council NSW in conjunction with Huggies Little Swimmers® swimpants.

“It’s a real worry that almost 80% of parents quizzed believe their baby needs direct sunlight, when in fact we recommend babies are kept out of the sun as much as possible during this very vulnerable time in their lives.

When that’s not possible, it’s important to know how best to protect your child’s skin”, said Kay Coppa, Skin Cancer Prevention Manager at The Cancer Council NSW.

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Article from BCIA

Avon Race for Research is an annual 5km fun run/walk for serious athletes as well as for beginners and families held on the Newcastle Foreshore, NSW.

Since the inaugural event in 1996, race for research has raised more than $294,000 for our breast cancer research programs.

Our 2006 event attracted 2,556 participants and is the largest not-for-profit fun run in the Newcastle and Hunter Region. For photos of our 2006 event click here.

The 2007 Avon Race for Research will be held on Sunday 21 October on the picturesque Newcastle Foreshore.  The event is open to women, men and children of all ages.

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