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Sports & Fitness

Sports and fitness programmes are great ways to keep you healthy and take your mind off the stresses of the day

 

Sports & Fitness News and Research

A little regular exercise extends men's lives
Even a moderate amount of exercise can dramatically prolong a man's life, new research on middle-aged and elderly American veterans reveals.

Exercise programme eases arthritis, even six months after stopping
Exercise programmes can help ease arthritis symptoms, says a US study that evaluated the effects of an Arthritis Foundation regimen.

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ACC Sports Injury Prevention programmes:

  • Horse riding – learn about safety equipment, appropriate clothing and horse behaviour
  • Mountain biking – the off-road code for biking, comprehensive bike safety, helmets and clothing
  • Netball – create your own training programme and help protect joints, eg, feet, ankles and knees
  • Rugby – improve physical and technical skills for the whole team
  • Rugby league – prevent injury and maximise strength and performance
  • Snow sports – create your own training programme to build fitness, strength and flexibility
  • Soccer – create your own training programme to build speed and strength, and tactical awareness.

Consumer Medicines Information (CMI) - is useful information about your medicine: eg, what the medicine is used for, how it should be taken, what side effects can occur, whether you can drive or drink alcohol while taking the medicine, and what to do if you miss a dose. Always ask your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions or concerns about your medicine

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