Up and Running Make 2023 your BEST YEAR yet! There’s no better time to focus on health and wellbeing than at the start of a new year. Whether prioritising your wellbeing, quitting smoking, moving your body more or eating healthier – there are plenty of ways to ensure this is one new year resolution you keep! Chronic conditions are the leading cause of illness, disability and death in Australia and are becoming increasingly common due to our ageing population and changing lifestyles. Western Sydney is a diabetes hotspot with disease rates higher than the New South Wales average, but our community also faces other common chronic conditions such as heart disease and respiratory disease.
Healthy Body It’s no secret that moving your body is essential to good health and is one of the best ways to reduce the risks or manage chronic disease. Many of us spend long days in front of computers, driving or watching TV – this inactive lifestyle can have a huge impact on our immediate and long-term health by increasing the chances of developing heart disease, type 2 diabetes or joint and back pain. Statistics show that nearly half of Australians have at least one chronic condition. Exercise not only helps improve physical health and reduce the risk of chronic health conditions, but also has mental health benefits, such as improving sleep quality, building relationships and reducing the symptoms of depression and anxiety.