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Helpful health tips from the Health Matters section of Ride On, the Bicycle Victoria Member magazine

Biking to beat the blues

People living with depressive conditions can reap benefits from physical activity, and in some mild cases it could be the best therapy. Melissa Cranenburgh reports
This article first appeared in Ride On October-November 2005 issue

Childhood obesity

Blocked arteries, liver problems, Type 2 diabetes: conditions linked to obesity are no longer just affecting middle-aged Australians; now it's our children too. Melissa Cranenburgh reports
This article first appeared in RideOn Febuary-March 2006 issue.

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

Putting a healthy spin on life
Some times admitting our limitations can help us climb to recovery. Ann Bolch had to learn that the hard way; through her battle with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
This article first appeared in Ride On August-September 2006 issue

Cycling and Impotence

Despite the alarmist headlines, cycling is more likely to help than hurt your love life. So should you take care down there? Megan Hallowes reports
This article first appeared in Ride On October-November 2006 issue

More cycling more often cuts cancer

Bike riding can reduce the incidence of cancer in men, and increase chances of survival in those that get it, according to a new study published in the British Journal of Cancer

Moving beyond joint pain

Arthritis doesn't have to stop you riding, in fact staying active is part of living well with the condition. Melissa Cranenburgh reports
This article first appeared in Ride On August-September 2005 issue

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The Fat Bomb is ticking

The key risk factors for cardiovascular disease such as obesity and insufficient physical activity are MODIFIABLE
Most of the major risk factors associated with CVD including excess body weight, Type 2 diabetes, tobacco smoking, insufficient physical activity, raised blood pressure and abnormal cholesterol levels are modifiable.

As described below, many of these risk factors are interrelated, with clear evidence indicating that reducing or eliminating some of these modifiable factors can reduce the risk of a heart attack or stroke.

Incorporation of healthy eating and fitness habits into everyday lifestyle can reduce all metabolic risk factors that include cholesterol levels, blood sugar levels and blood pressure.

Research conducted at the Baker Heart Research Institute has shown that regular exercise has important short and long term CV effects. This includes reducing the risk of coronary heart disease and the impact of high blood pressure and blood cholesterol.

Read the full Fat Bomb report. (2Mg)