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Dementia prevention

Dementia prevention

Dementia or Alzheimer's disease may be prevented with blood pressure lowering therapies (antihypertension treatment) and other heart health measures.

14 Aug 2007

Obesity Management

Obesity Management

Obesity management refers to weight loss strategies for overweight people and includes calorie controlled diets, exercise programs, medications and surgery.

14 Aug 2007

Coronary Slow Flow

Coronary Slow Flow

Coronary slow flow causes blood to move slowly through the coronary arteries. It may cause chest pain similar to angina or a heart attack.

14 Aug 2007

An Introduction to Obesity Treatments

An Introduction to Obesity Treatments

Methods for weight loss include reducing calorie intake, increasing physical activity, behaviour therapy as well as pharmacological (drug) and surgical treatments for obesity.

09 Aug 2007

Lifestyle Changes for Obesity and Weight Loss

Lifestyle Changes for Obesity and Weight Loss

Lifestyle modification, with a reduction of energy intake and an increase in physical activity, is essential in all treatment strategies for obesity and weight loss.

01 Aug 2007

Seven Ways for Kids to Have a Slimmer Summer

Seven Ways for Kids to Have a Slimmer Summer

This might be the first generation of children who do not outlive their parents, says Amy Bohn, M.D., a family…

12 Jul 2007

Glycaemic Load (GL)

Glycaemic Load (GL)

The glycaemic load (GL) is an extension of the GI, taking into account the quantity of carbohydrates as well. The GL is obtained by multiplying…

02 Jul 2007

Kidney Transplant

Kidney Transplant

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29 Jun 2007

Bullying and Obesity in Children

Bullying and Obesity in Children

Childhood obesity is an increasing problem in Australia. Studies suggest that three times as many children are overweight or obese now than 30 years ago.…

26 Jun 2007