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The literature reports that health and wellbeing are the product of social influences [1]. The social factors shown to impact on health are many and range from macro-level influences (e.g., history) to individual influences (e.g., psychological disposition). Given the diversity of social factors affecting health, this summary will focus on education, employment, and income in the Indigenous Australian population. Each social indicator will be discussed using current data to indicate how Indigenous people fare in comparison with non-Indigenous people. Essentially this summary will summarise the significant disadvantages Indigenous people experience in the areas of education, employment, and income, in which context their generally poorer health status should be viewed.

A look at how technology is used in cycling to improve performance. Wind Tunnels to improve position on the bike.

A healthy diet and the right amount of exercise are key players in treating and preventing obesity but we still know little about the relationship both factors have with each other. A new study now reveals that an increase in physical activity is linked to an improvement in diet quality.

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.

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.

The role of the built and natural environments in influencing health and wellbeing is widely acknowledged in the literature from a range of disciplines, including public health, health promotion, urban studies and planning and transport planning. A recent comprehensive review by the NSW Healthy Built Environments Program examined three domains, namely the built environment and:  getting people active,  connecting and strengthening communities, and  providing healthy food options

Better Health Channel explores stress - how it affects us and what we can do to manage it. Includes a quiz to check your stress levels.

Some relationships involve behaviour that is damaging to the other partner and, in some cases, may be criminal. Healthy relationships should be based on equality and respect between partners. When one partner uses tactics to control the other partner, it can be harmful to both parties. This control or power imbalance can take many forms, including intimidation, threats, 'stalking' behaviour, and physical abuse.

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.

This site contains information on the different Components of Fitness that are used in a range of sports.

Why people take drugs There are many reasons why people take drugs. Here are some of the factors which can influence them:

People take drugs because they want to change something about their lives. Here are some of the reasons young people have given for taking drugs: