A-Z of healthy living

Walking is an excellent form of exercise for people of all ages and abilities.

Drinking untreated water, such as creek water, bore water and sometimes even rainwater can lead to illnesses including gastroenteritis.

Water polo is a demanding game as players have to tread water or swim for the whole match.

Make sure your private drinking water supply is safe.

Toddlers are most at risk of drowning because they are mobile and curious but don't understand the danger of water.

Water is essential for the human body to function.

Gaining lean body weight is a slow process that takes months and years, rather than days and weeks.

Crash dieting makes you gain more weight in the long run because it lowers your metabolism.

There are no magical foods, or ways to combine foods, that melt away excess body fat.

With a balanced eating plan, it's what you leave in that makes all the difference.