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Lifestyle
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Life is all about finding balance in your particular circumstances
and gaining a lifestyle lift.
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Developing a clear sense of purpose and balance
in your life needs thought and review over time.
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There may be many demands on your personal time
from family, friends, work and community commitments.
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Having a good attitude to life is a beginning, but following that up with the
right approach to everyday living will contribute to a long, vital life.
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Lifestyle issues are relevant
to wellbeing of women at every life stage from adolescence to midlife and
beyond.
Features
Ageing
well - developing sound habits
Seven ways to establish a healthy lifestyle to prevent chronic disease
and improve longevity.
Ageing Well (235 KB PDF)
Stress
– lighten the load
The pace of life today means that you have to cope with continual high
levels of stress. What can be done for relief?
Nutrition
– eating right, no fuss no fads
Eating for good health and disease prevention. Some practical
pointers.
Activity
- do I really have to?
Simple guide to getting activity into your life and you reap the health
benefits. Here's how.
Alcohol – how much is enough
Many of us enjoy a wine with dinner or a beer at a social event but how
much alcohol is too much for a woman and why is it different for men?
Perfecting
a good night's sleep
For some people ongoing sleep problems persist. What can you do?
Positive
relationships, better health
Good personal relationship have a positive effect on our lives. Find out
why.
Smoking
– just the facts
The decision to stop smoking is a very personal one but benefits are
worth pursuing. Here's why.
Questions
and Answers - Lifestyle
Explore some questions posed in the area of Lifestyle.
In my Life...coping with stress
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"Making the move from having a steady wage coming in each week
was quite daunting. Long hours and little sleep, a bit like having a baby again,
meant not much time for anything else except the occasional cuppa with my Mum.
But with some perseverance and the support of my friends, my
business is starting to take off and I am building up the number of other
small businesses who need their books done.
Making sure I have a good breakfast helps and now I squeeze in a
swim twice a week in the evenings and the occasional massage. My next goal is to
build some weights into my routine.
My partner thinks physically strong women are sexy!"
Fiona, 46 years
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Did you know? |
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One in four adults smoke and 13%
drink alcohol at levels that would
be risky long-term. The smoking rate
has remained consistent since 1995,
while the percentage of adults
drinking at risky levels has
increased 5% since 1995.
(Year Book Australia 2008) |
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While 33% of people aged over 15
described themselves as overweight,
52% of people aged over 15 years are
in fact classified as overweight or
obese. (Year Book Australia 2008) |
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70% of
adults ages 15 years and over
reported exercising at low levels or
not at all. (Year Book Australia 2008) |
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The
prevalence of asthma in Australia is
one of the highest in the world,
with more than two million
Australians (10%) reporting the
disease in 2004-05. (Year Book
Australia 2008) |
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Tips |
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Reduce stress with vegies, fruits
and wholegrain cereals to keep
sugar and energy up.
More
stress busters |
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Put set aside the money you
would otherwise use for cigarettes.
For two packs a week that's $1,500 at year’s end.
Time
is the key |
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Thinking about getting pregnant -
the first weeks after conception,
when you possibly do not know that
you are pregnant, are critical and
you should limit your alcohol intake
to less than one drink per day.
Women
and alcohol |
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Content updated
July 09, 2008
Page updated
July 09, 2008
