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  • Essential sun protection for children Safeguard children from sun damage by starting early and teaching good habits for life. https://www.hcf.com.au/health-agenda/work-life/family/essential-sun-protection-for-children
  • Finding happiness in old age For generations we’ve been told that our best years are our adolescence and young adulthood. Perhaps it’s not surprising; for most of history, relatively few of us have lived through to the period we now think of as ‘old age’. https://www.hcf.com.au/health-agenda/body-mind/mental-health/finding-happiness-in-old-age
  • The importance of friendships as you age Having friends is good for your health – that’s no surprise. But new research shows that as we get older, close ties with friends become more important than ever. https://www.hcf.com.au/health-agenda/body-mind/mental-health/the-importance-of-friendships-as-you-age
  • How to make resolutions that last Christmas and the holiday season can be stressful – whether it's financial, time, or family issues. We ask the experts for their advice on how to plan ahead. https://www.hcf.com.au/health-agenda/body-mind/mental-health/make-resolutions-that-last
  • What kind of exerciser are you? From people player to weekend warrior, find the key to enjoying your workouts and sticking at them. https://www.hcf.com.au/health-agenda/body-mind/physical-health/what-kind-of-exerciser-are-you
  • Struggling to stay fit? We’ve got solutions for common exercise excuses Simple, easy ways to add exercise to your life no matter how busy you are, and even if you hate the gym. https://www.hcf.com.au/health-agenda/body-mind/physical-health/struggling-to-stay-fit-we-got-solutions-for-common-exercise-excuses
  • How to exercise safely in the heat When the temperature soars, your usual workout may not be as comfortable or easy. We ask the experts for their advice on keeping cool while staying fit in summer. https://www.hcf.com.au/health-agenda/body-mind/physical-health/how-to-exercise-safely-in-the-heat
  • Is running good for you? Depending on who you ask, running will either add years to your life or age you prematurely. Here are the facts https://www.hcf.com.au/health-agenda/body-mind/physical-health/is-running-good-for-you
  • Is it harder to lose weight when you’re older? With a few lifestyle changes, maintaining a healthy weight doesn’t have to be hard as you age, says dietitian and exercise physiologist Caitlin Reid. https://www.hcf.com.au/health-agenda/food-diet/nutrition/is-it-harder-to-lose-weight-when-older
  • Detoxing: the path to wellness or waste of time? Detoxing devotees believe the practice cleanses the body, and can promote weight loss. Does the science support these claims? https://www.hcf.com.au/health-agenda/food-diet/nutrition/detoxing-the-path-to-wellness-or-waste-of-time