obesity
Tax petrol 10c a litre to fight obesity
Experts have come up with a new suggestion in the fight against obesity: lift petrol taxes The idea is based on a new study from Deakin Health Economics, at the …
11 new ‘obesity genes’ identified
Even people with a genetic risk for obesity can stay slimmer if they get enough exercise, new research shows The research also identified 11 new “obesity genes”. Physical activity can …
3kg loss could reduce weight impact
Relatively small changes could have a significant effect in reducing the health impact of overweight or obesity in Australia, according to a new report from the AIHW These could be …
Obesity: it doesn’t have to be this way
Health professionals need a patient perspective on obesity, writes Susan Beth Health professionals understand the detrimental effects obesity has on the bodies of their patients. From high blood pressure to …
Sugar tax not the obesity solution: Hunt
The Turnbull Government doesn’t believe in increasing prices to combat obesity, says Health Minister Greg Hunt Mr Hunt says the Government is “taking action to tackle the challenge of obesity …
Why sitting is not the ‘new smoking’
Why sitting is not the ‘new smoking’ Emmanuel Stamatakis, University of Sydney Sitting has been branded the “new smoking” for its supposed public health risks, especially for people with sit-down …
Six ways to tackle obesity crisis
The lack of a coordinated national approach to the Australian obesity epidemic is ‘unacceptable’, according to the Chair of the Council of Presidents of Medical Colleges and of the recent …
Physical health ignored in people with mental illness
People living with serious mental health issues are significantly more likely to be obese, have diabetes and high cholesterol Simon Rosenbaum, Society For Mental Health Research Early Career Fellow, UNSW Australia; Katherine …
Health Check: is snoring anything to worry about?
There’s nothing quite like the sound of snoring as the ultimate sleep interrupter, writes Jason Amatoury Jason Amatoury, Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Biomedical Engineer, Upper Airway Physiologist, Neuroscience Research Australia There’s nothing …
Clinical tips: weight loss
Weight loss is an uphill battle, which is why a few helpful pieces of advice can matter, writes Ben Basger Here are six reasons why weight management is so hard: the …
Regional Australians more likely to be overweight, smoke
Australians living in regional areas are more likely to be overweight or obese, according to a report released today by the AIHW. A second report, also available today, reveals a …
‘Diabesity’ threatens 50 years of health progress
Australia is facing a resurgence of cardiovascular disease – the country’s number one killer A deadly combination of obesity and type 2 diabetes, in addition to rising rates of atrial …