Health through the decades

Maximising the benefits gained from good nutrition and adequate physical activity is the best way to ensure you live a long and healthy life.

It is important to have a high quality diet that helps you achieve and maintain a healthy weight, and is nutritionally adequate for your needs. This reduces the risk factors for common chronic diseases such as diabetes, heart disease and osteoporosis.

Equally important is maintaining an active lifestyle at all stages, learning to manage stress effectively and making an effort to participate in regular health screening.

It is never too late to improve your physical and mental health. 

Preventive health screening activities at particular ages can determine the risk of chronic medical conditions and help you maintain optimal health.

Content Updated 12 June 2009