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Jay Trevaskis

Chasing Methuselah | Christianity Today - 0 views

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    Most of us will not be as fortunate as Madame Jeanne Calment. The Frenchwoman died at the age of 122 on August 4, 1997. Somewhat of a local celebrity in her hometown of Arles, Calment took up fencing at age 85 and was still bicycling into her second century, attributing her longevity to a diet of port wine and olive oil.
Wendy de Jong

National Ageing Research Institute - 3 views

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    Reports and information on ageing, including physical activity
Jay Trevaskis

Cervical Cancer Rates at an all time low - 0 views

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    Latest figures released in a report today by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) show the incidence of cervical cancer among Australian women remains at an historic low since 2002. The report, Cervical screening in Australia 2008­-2009, shows there were 9 new cases of cervical cancer per 100,000 women aged 20-69 in 2007, with mortality at 2 deaths per 100,000 women.
Jay Trevaskis

Baby Boomers fuelling skin cancer blowout - 0 views

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    The cost of treating skin cancer is set to rise by more than $700 million over the next five years as the Australian population ages. A study by Epworth and St Vincent's Hospital in Melbourne has predicted a 40 per cent jump in costs, fuelled by baby boomers who were not told of the dangers when they were young.
Jay Trevaskis

Adolescence: Physical Changes - 0 views

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    he physical changes the body goes through in adolescence are the most rapid it has seen since infancy. The major physical changes, and some of the ways they affect behavior, are outlined here. Puberty The most salient physical change during adolescence is puberty. Puberty marks the onset of the capability of reproduction. In the United States, the average age for girls to begin menstruating is 12.5 years, with European American girls typically starting a bit later than African American girls (Brooks-Gunn & Reiter, 1990).
Jay Trevaskis

Adolescence: The Big Change, The Big Challenge - 0 views

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    Many people around the world define adolescence as the period of life between 10 to 19 years of age. If you are between 10 and 19 years old, you are an adolescent. Congratulations! You are a special person! Of course, you have always been special and always will be. But for now you are extra special. You are going through a lot of changes and trying out new things-from new looks and new identities to new experiences, like going out with friends, holding hands and kissing.
Wendy de Jong

Healthy ageing -staying physically active - 2 views

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    Better Health Channel
Wendy de Jong

Exercise and Physical Activity Booklet - 2 views

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    From the National Institute on Ageing
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