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The Check-Up podcast presents this engaging & exciting 5-part series, discussing the importance of physical activity & just how far it can go in preventing & improving specific health conditions.
Dr Alison Vickers and Prof David Jenkins discuss the underlying mechanisms and most up-to-date evidence on how certain physical activity can positively impact medical conditions such as dementia, cancer, mental health, diabetes and osteoporosis.

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Learn moreWith one in three young Australians experiencing a mental health condition each year, and suicide remaining the leading cause of death for 16 to 24-year-olds, the way clinicians approach antidepressant use in teens and young adults has never been more important.
Explore the PRECISE project and how genomics is shaping general practice, with insights on reproductive screening, general genetic testing, and practical tools to support GPs in everyday care.
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