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PRECURSORY signs of cardiovascular disease can be seen in children as young as 12 who have a high intake of sugary drinks, Sydney researchers have found, which could have implications for the rates of the disease in the future. While narrowed blood vessels inside the eye are a known precursor to cardiovascular disease in adults, researchers from the Westmead Millennium Institute for medical research have for the first time looked at the link between carbohydrates, which includes sugars, and the retinal health of children.

Birth control allows us to prevent pregnancy and plan the timing of pregnancy

Unwanted sexual encounters and unsafe sex are rife among drinkers and drug users, a survey has found. Nearly one in four of the 6605 Australian respondents to the Global Drug Survey said they had been taken advantage of sexually because they were vulnerable after consuming drugs or alcohol.

ONE in three people from Generation Y will become part of Generation Diabetes or "Generation D", according to a new national diabetes assessment report. The alarming report, entitled Diabetes: the silent pandemic and its impact on Australia, has prompted some of Australia's leading research and consumer advocacy groups to demand a renewed focus from the Federal Government on the health issue.

Links to resources and websites on physical activity

Report from the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare. Search index to help look for specific information eg older people, physical fitness. This is a large pdf document so be patient as it loads :)

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.

Summary Wellbeing is not just the absence of disease or illness. It is a complex combination of a person's physical, mental, emotional and social health factors. Wellbeing is linked to how you feel about yourself and your life. Wellbeing is not just the absence of disease or illness.

Summary Wellbeing is not just the absence of disease or illness. It is a complex combination of a person's physical, mental, emotional and social health factors. Wellbeing is linked to how you feel about yourself and your life. Wellbeing is not just the absence of disease or illness.

If you are trying to eat as healthy as the government wants you to, it's going to cost you: at least $7.28 a week extra, that is. A recent update of U.S. nutritional guidelines -- what used to be known as the food pyramid and is now called "My Plate" -- calls on Americans to eat more fresh foods containing potassium, dietary fiber, vitamin D and calcium.

New York Times article that reports on research about whether improved footwear has reduced sports injuries.

An explanation of the ottawa charter

Does an empty stomach effect our workout and why? Does it improve weight loss or not?

If you are out of shape, you know it. Even climbing a flight of stairs can leave you out of breath! If you haven't been exercising regularly, even a little exercise, like going up steps, can put a strain on your body.

People who walk or jog for just a couple of hours each week are at lower risk of heart disease than those who don't exercise, suggests a new study.