The sunshine map shows exactly how much exposure to sunlight you need for healthy Vitamin D levels, according to where you live in Australia
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Weight loss treatments and strategies
Obesity expert Dr Georgia Rigas breaks down the different pathways to treating obesity from medication and lifestyle changes to surgery
5 Ways to Improve your Health
This article provides 5 way to improve your physical and mental health. It promotes several ideas to a healthy life that are easy to implement everyday.
Can one hour of exercise a day save your life?
New research looks into the importance of exercise everyday for people who spend long hours driving or sitting at the computer, with surprising results.
Video: Does the midlife crisis really exist?
Does the “midlife crisis” really exist? Many people believe that it does.
Quicken your step to live longer
Maybe you shouldn’t stop to smell the roses – a fast-paced walk seems to be linked to a lower risk of death.
myDr’s top 10 health news stories of 2018
These are the top 10 news stories brought to you by myDr.com.au in 2018. News about sleep took out the top 3 places, adding weight to reports earlier this year that found that Australians just don't get enough sleep.
Health habits for a longer life
Adopting five key health habits of a healthy diet, regular exercise, not smoking, moderate drinking and maintaining a healthy weight can add up to a decade of extra life.
Video: Exercise benefits gut bugs
Exercise can be an important factor in changing the microbial population of the gut (known as the gut microbiome) for the better, research has shown.
An active body for an active mind
Maintaining adequate levels of physical activity and reducing time spent sedentary over the long term is good for the brain.