Healthy Ageing and Musculoskeletal Health
Back Pain: Common Myths That Could Be Holding You Back
Understanding persistent back pain, imaging and movement.
Grace AuPerspectives from our clinical team
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A closer look at your health
Six perspectives on prevention, physical capacity and the tests that can inform care.
Grace AuHeart and Metabolic Health
Lipoprotein(a): The Blood Test That Can Change Your Cardiovascular Risk
A largely inherited risk factor that standard cholesterol testing can miss
Dr Georgia WyattExercise and Performance
VO₂ Max: What It Measures and Why It Matters
Direct testing, watch estimates and using results to guide training
Dr Georgia WyattHealthy Ageing and Musculoskeletal Health
Why Body Composition Matters More Than Weight Alone
Muscle mass, fat distribution and the limits of weight and BMI
Tim ReusHealthy Ageing and Musculoskeletal Health
Exercise for Bone Health and Osteoporosis Prevention
Resistance, weight-bearing and balance exercise for stronger bones
Grace AuWomen’s Health
Perimenopause: Why Symptoms Often Don’t Match Blood Tests
Why diagnosis often depends on symptoms and clinical context
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27 articlesExercise and Performance
VO₂ Max: What It Measures and Why It Matters
Direct testing, watch estimates and using results to guide training
Dr Georgia WyattHealthy Ageing and Musculoskeletal Health
Why Body Composition Matters More Than Weight Alone
Muscle mass, fat distribution and the limits of weight and BMI
Tim ReusHealthy Ageing and Musculoskeletal Health
Grip Strength, Balance and Healthy Ageing
Simple functional measures, physical reserve and ageing well
Dr Georgia WyattHealthy Ageing and Musculoskeletal Health
Exercise for Bone Health and Osteoporosis Prevention
Resistance, weight-bearing and balance exercise for stronger bones
Grace AuExercise and Performance
Aerobic and Anaerobic Thresholds Explained
Individual training zones, exercise intensity and threshold testing
Grace AuExercise and Performance
Your Workout Isn’t the Problem: Your Sitting Might Be
Why prolonged sitting matters even when you exercise regularly
Grace AuPreventative Medicine and Screening
Exercise and Cancer Prevention: What the Evidence Shows
Physical activity, cancer risk and the limits of prevention evidence
Dr Georgia WyattHeart and Metabolic Health
Lipoprotein(a): The Blood Test That Can Change Your Cardiovascular Risk
A largely inherited risk factor that standard cholesterol testing can miss
Dr Georgia WyattWomen’s Health
Perimenopause: Why Symptoms Often Don’t Match Blood Tests
Why diagnosis often depends on symptoms and clinical context
Dr Georgia WyattTesting and Medical Technology
Whole Body MRI Scans: What They Show and When They Make Sense
Potential benefits, limitations and the risk of incidental findings
Dr Georgia WyattTesting and Medical Technology
Genetic Testing: What Matters and What Actually Changes Care
Which results may alter care and why interpretation matters
Dr Georgia WyattNutrition
Creatine: Benefits, Safety and What the Evidence Shows
Evidence, dosing and commonly misunderstood safety concerns
Dr Georgia WyattExercise and Performance
Healthy Habits for Busy Professionals Part 1: Exercise
Practical ways to fit regular movement into a busy working week.
Grace AuNutrition
Healthy Habits for Busy Professionals Part 2: Diet
Simple food habits and planning for busy workdays.
Grace AuLifestyle and Wellbeing
Healthy Habits for Busy Professionals Part 3: Travel
Ways to maintain movement, nutrition and sleep during business travel.
Grace AuExercise and Performance
VO₂ Max Testing: An Exercise Physiologist’s Perspective
Grace Au explains how directly measured VO₂ max can guide individual exercise prescription and help track changes in cardiorespiratory fitness.
Grace AuExercise and Performance
Truth or Myth: “I walk every day, so I don’t need strength training”
Why walking and strength training play different roles in healthy ageing.
Grace AuHealthy Ageing and Musculoskeletal Health
Balance Training: Don't Wait Until You Start Falling
How balance training can support confidence and reduce falls risk.
Grace AuHealthy Ageing and Musculoskeletal Health
Back Pain: Common Myths That Could Be Holding You Back
Understanding persistent back pain, imaging and movement.
Grace AuNutrition
Full cream, Lite or Skim Milk: Which is Healthiest?
Comparing milk fat, protein, calcium and how milk fits your diet.
Grace AuHeart and Metabolic Health
Exercise and Cholesterol: Why Movement Matters
What exercise can change in your lipid profile and cardiovascular health.
Grace AuNutrition
Eating the Rainbow: Why Variety Matters
Why variety in fruit and vegetables matters.
Grace AuNutrition
Truth or Myth: “Intermittent fasting is the best way to lose weight”
What the evidence says about fasting, weight loss and sustainability.
Grace AuHeart and Metabolic Health
Exercise and High Blood Pressure: Why Movement Matters
The role of aerobic exercise and strength training in blood pressure management.
Grace AuHeart and Metabolic Health
Exercise and Blood Sugar: Why Movement Matters
Exercise, post-meal movement and blood sugar regulation.
Grace AuNutrition
Truth or Myth: “You Shouldn’t Cook With Olive Oil”
Extra virgin olive oil, cooking temperatures and common misconceptions.
Grace AuLifestyle and Wellbeing
Saunas: What Does the Evidence Actually Say?
What sauna research shows, and where the evidence remains uncertain.
Grace AuPeople behind the perspectives
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There’s a Lack of Proof to Back Up the Peptides Hype (external link, opens in a new tab)
By Dr Georgia Wyatt · Australian Financial Review opinion · Evidence-based medicine, emerging peptide treatments and the need to avoid hype
Read on afr.com ↗ · Subscription may be required · Opens in a new tabWhen Work Overwhelms: Lessons from a Physician’s Journey Through Burnout (external link, opens in a new tab)
Interview with Dr John Cummins · The Entrepreneurial Clinician Podcast · Chronic stress, burnout and protecting long-term health
Listen or read the transcript ↗ · Opens in a new tabA Physician’s Take on Wearables: What Role Do They Play in Healthcare? (external link, opens in a new tab)
By Dr John Cummins · PPS Mutual · The uses and limitations of wearable health data, including sleep and VO₂ max estimates
Read on ppsmutual.com.au ↗ · Opens in a new tabThe Cost of Care (external link, opens in a new tab)
Expert contribution by Dr John Cummins · Zurich Australia whitepaper · The personal and financial effects of serious illness in Australia
Read the PDF on zurich.com.au ↗ · Opens in a new tabJacqui Sherlock Interviews Dr John Cummins (external link, opens in a new tab)
Executive Medicine interview · Sherlock Wealth · Physical health, financial wellbeing and planning for a healthier life
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This article was originally published in 2024 and has been retained as part of the Executive Medicine archive. Some information may not reflect current medical guidance. For advice relevant to your circumstances, please speak with a qualified health professional.
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The Effect of Stress on Your Body
Hormones, immunity, the nervous system and cardiovascular risk
About this archive article
This article was originally published in 2015 and has been retained as part of the Executive Medicine archive. Some information may not reflect current medical guidance. For advice relevant to your circumstances, please speak with a qualified health professional.
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