More than half of Austalian people don’t meet the guidelines for exercise. Physical inactivity is an independent risk factor for cardiovascular disease, diabetes, strokes, Hypertension, some cancers, obesity and osteoporosis, falls and poor mental health. For overweight people, physical activity can improve metabolic and cardiovascular health irrespective of weight loss. One in two Australians are…

Cholesterol is a naturally occurring fat that is not soluble in water, unless bound to a water soluble substance e.g a phospholipid or protein. Cholesterol is essential to life because it’s a component in cell membranes, and is a precursor for steroid hormones and bile acids. However, excessive levels of cholesterol in the blood lead…

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