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Research Finds Spending 30 Minutes A Week In Parks Can Boost Health

A study led by the University of Queensland and ARC Centre of Excellence for Environmental Decisions has found those who spent 30 minutes or more in parks are less likely to have high blood pressure or mental health issues. Commenting on the findings, University of Queensland  lead researcher Dr Danielle Shanahan explained “if everyone visited

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New Research Shows Prevention Lacking For Chronic Disease

Australia’s Health Tracker released by the Australian Health Policy Collaboration (AHPC), shows one in two Australians have a chronic disease yet the Government only invests 1.5% into prevention for chronic diseases says Public Health Association of Australia (PHAA) CEO Michael Moore. This new tool from AHPC at Victoria University, shows almost one third of chronic disease

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Research Confirms Women Want Fashion And Function In Active Wear

Australian women make a sharp distinction between function and style when purchasing active wear, according to first-of-its-kind consumer research conducted by Victoria University for the Australian Sporting Goods Association (ASGA). The research found women will pay more for functional active wear that provides comfort, is breathable and hides sweat, while avoiding stylish active wear that

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New Research Dispels Myth Eating Grains Contributes To Excess Weight

Adults with highest core grain intakes have same waistline as grain food avoiders New research challenges the long-­‐standing belief that grains contribute to excess weight, and suggests they are more beneficial than Australians think – for our BMI, our waistlines and our fibre intakes. A ground breaking analysis of national ABS data of 9,3411 Australian

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Chuchka Yoga Mats

 Australian lifestyle brand Chuchka has all your “Chuchkas” covered this season. A pursuit for the ‘creative’ life led Sydney based clinical psychologist Stefanie Schwartz to pursue her passion for design and product development and last year she launched Chuchka. Chuchka, the Yiddish term for ‘trinket’ or ‘collectable’ offers some of your most coveted lifestyle items

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Technogym Announces Strategic Partnership With National Strength And Conditioning Association (NSCA)

Industry Leaders Support Fitness Industry Through Educational Content, Resources and Certification Technogym, the leading producer of design and technology-driven wellness and fitness equipment and solutions, has just announced a new strategic partnership with the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA), the worldwide authority on strength and conditioning research and education. Industry First This partnership marks

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