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The battle for hearts and minds

Paula Goodyer Many people survive a heart attack only to find themselves struggling with depression

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All gain - less pain

Running

Paula Goodyer Entering a running event is a great way to get fitter - as long as you prepare first

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The good fat diet

Extra virgin olive oil.

Paula Goodyer The heart friendly diet that might feed a good mood.

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See Jane stretch

Jane Fonda

Paula Goodyer Jane Fonda is a role model for fit older women - but why aren't there more like her?

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The secret to healthy blood sugar

Doughnut.

Paula Goodyer How much is sugar in our diet to blame for too much sugar in our blood?

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Getting the jump on bones

Give your bones a jumpstart.

Paula Goodyer High impact hops, skips and jumps can be just what strong bones need

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Protecting the prostate

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Paula Goodyer Lifestyle is a suspect in the most commonly diagnosed cancer in Australia men - but nailing specific culprits is difficult.

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No carbs after 5pm - really?

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Paula Goodyer Why carbs on the dinner plate might help, not hinder, the war on weight.

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Skip these workout blunders

Get more bang for your buck by working multiple muscles.

Paula Goodyer Get more out of your precious exercise time by avoiding the common pitfalls that can make your efforts less effective.

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The best workout buddy: your dog

Red Dog

Paula Goodyer When it comes to getting fitter, a dog can be your best friend

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Getting older? Get stronger

Paula Goodyer We can sit around grumbling about thickening waistlines and dwindling strength - or we can do something about it.

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Should meetings be a walk in the park?

Walking meeting

Paula Goodyer How can we find ways of working that allow us to sit less and move more?

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Can you be fat and healthy?

Apple for the boss?

Paula Goodyer Why being overweight isn't always a passport to heart disease and diabetes.

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The fresh air gym

Paula Goodyer Outdoor gyms have no walls - and no fees either.

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In peak condition

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Paula Goodyer Altitude training can have exercise benefits - even if there's not a mountain in sight.

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Dropping weight in Droptober

Shedding the kilos for Droptober

Paula Goodyer Droptober is about losing two kilos for charity, and our waistlines.

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Bend and stretch your style

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Paula Goodyer For those who don't know their iyengar from their ashtanga, how to tell which class to take?

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The anti-ageing recipe

Muesli with fruit and nuts.

Paula Goodyer Stay young with an anti-inflammatory diet and exercise, say the experts.

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Gender and the gym

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Paula Goodyer When it comes to getting physical, some women would rather not work out with men.

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Keeping lean on 17,500kj a day

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Paula Goodyer For some people the real batttle is gaining kilos, not losing them.

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