New research has found Australians are at risk of dying younger or developing chronic disease. But that doesn't have to be your future.
Personal trainer Sam Wood dispels the myths about diet and exercise that may be holding you back from doing extra things for your health.
A new study of 3,000 Australians highlights the dark state of our health and, if left unaddressed, could lead to lives of cancer, dementia, diabetes and even premature death. There is a possibility of connection.
The Health of The Nation report by News Corp's Growth Intelligence Center found South Australians were the most obese at 38 per cent, followed by Tasmania and Queensland.
Four in 10 adults (46 per cent) eat junk food at least once a week, more than half sit for more than eight hours a day and exercise an average of 34 minutes a day.
40% of Australians are addicted to junk food, a new study has found.
Only half (51%) of all parents take their children outdoors to play for 1-3 hours a week.
This report revealed the contradictions between how healthy and well we think we are and what the stark reality is.
Two thirds (64 per cent) of us consider ourselves healthy, but almost the same number (60 per cent) are also overweight.
Lifestyle change expert and former AMA president (NSW) Dr Keen Seng Lim said Australians were gaining weight.
“When I started working in clinics about 30 years ago, most scales in clinics went up to 130 kg, but within a few years they needed a 160 kg scale. We now have 200 kg scales in every room and 250 kg scales in some rooms,” Dr Lim said.
Dr Keen Seng Lim, former NSWAMA president; Currently being treated at Mt Druitt.Photo: John Appleyard Photo: John Appleyard
Lack of exercise and poor diet aren't just destroying our waistlines, they're also shrinking our brains and causing debilitating neurological conditions, with dementia emerging as the biggest health scare.
Australia's chief medical officer, Professor Paul Kelly, said it was important to exercise and eat well, especially vegetables, to stay healthy.
“If you want to stay physically and mentally healthy in 2024 and beyond, the CMO’s prescription is: Quit smoking and vaping, reduce your alcohol intake, eat less, and “It's about eating colorful vegetables, being active, and finding new hobbies that work for you,” he said.
Sam Wood is encouraging Australians to take “small steps” towards a healthier lifestyle.Photo: Tony Gough
free health club
Sam Wood, one of Australia's leading trainers, has been working with Health of the Nation to encourage Australians to exercise, but he says getting fit and staying healthy isn't always easy. he admitted.
“If it were easy, 60 to 70 percent of us in this country wouldn't be overweight or obese. But it's probably easier and more achievable than we tell ourselves.” You just have to lower your expectations,'' Wood said.
Wood has created an eight-week health club that is free to attend.
To sign up, visit 28bysamwood.com/health-club
