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Lockdown lifestyle advice differs with Delta – Expert Reaction

Lockdown lifestyle advice differs with Delta – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 25 August 202126 August 2021

The extension of Level 4 lockdown across the country, announced Monday, poses challenges in keeping well and active while largely staying […]

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How much exercise do you need to stay healthy? – Expert Reaction

How much exercise do you need to stay healthy? – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 26 November 202026 November 2020

The World Health Organisation has updated its decade-old advice on how much exercise is needed to stay healthy. The WHO says […]

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Lifestyle changes at Alert Level 3 – Expert Reaction

Lifestyle changes at Alert Level 3 – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 24 April 2020

While some New Zealanders are happy to continue staying in Alert Level 4 isolation, others are eagerly anticipating new freedoms […]

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The perils of over-exercising and under-eating – Waikato Q&A

Reflections on Science  |  Published: 12 May 201612 May 2016

The University of Waikato held a live online Q&A session with their experts, covering issues such as over-exercising, ‘fitness addiction […]

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Sugar, carbohydrates, exercise and obesity – Expert reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 23 April 201528 March 2016

US and South African scientists question whether we can overcome an unhealthy diet through exercise alone. In an editorial in the British […]

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Inactive, ‘lazy’ New Zealanders in spotlight

In the News  |  Published: 20 July 201220 July 2012

New research comparing national rates of physical inactivity has seen New Zealanders – ranked 27 out of 122 nations – […]

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Exercise doesn’t help depression – experts respond

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 07 June 201207 June 2012

Exercise does not improve depression treatment outcomes, according to new research. However experts are divided over the findings. The findings […]

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(Updated) New Zealand Diet and Nutrition Survey – Experts Respond

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 15 September 201115 September 2011

New Zealand’s latest nutrition survey shows the nation’s obesity epidemic surged ahead over the past dozen years — even though […]

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Project Energize boosts Waikato kids’ health

Expert Reactions, In the News  |  Published: 25 July 201125 July 2011

Children taking part in a new initiative called Project Energize show significant health benefits, with Energize children less overweight and obese, […]

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Active video games good for overweight kids – NZ Herald

In the News  |  Published: 01 June 201101 June 2011

A recent New Zealand study has examined the effects of playing ‘active’ video games, finding that the exercise component of […]

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