‘Every step counts’: Walking faster with a lower step count may lower risk of early death
Forget about 10,000 steps a day; it’s not about the number you clock up, it’s about the pace.
Heart Disease
Incurable condition putting half a million Aussies at quadruple risk of heart disease
About one in eight Australian women live with it, but many go undiagnosed for years
Thousands of Aussies at risk of 'devastating strokes' due to common condition
But many have no clue they've got it.
How late Australian cricket legend is helping raise awareness for heart issues
A campaign launched in memory of Shane Warne has helped uncover risk factors for heart disease in seven out of 10 Australians, a study has confirmed.
Concerns young Australians could die earlier than their parents' generation
There's growing evidence that younger people in the US are on a path to dying earlier than their parents' generation - and fears Australia could head the same direction.
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How eggs could be the key to a healthy old age
A new study has revealed some surprising information about bacon's favourite companion.
Drinking this much wine could halve your heart attack risk, study suggests
A new study suggests the right amount could prove even more effective than some heart medications.
Waking up at different times 'linked to greater risk of heart attack, stroke'
New research says irregular sleep patterns could cause serious health risks.
Detail written into Ian and Nancy's wills could save lives decades from now
The NSW couple, aged in their 80s, have joined the trend of elderly Australians leaving large chunks of their hard-earned money to charities when they die.
Five minutes' exercise a day could be enough to lower blood pressure
A new international study has some good news for the health-conscious but time-poor among us.