Foundation 49 - Men's Health

Alcohol is widely used and enjoyed by Australians, and when consumed in small amounts, it can form part of an enjoyable and healthy lifestyle that includes good diet and exercise. On the other hand, drinking in excess will have harmful effects on your health.

Although drinking in excess will have harmful effects on your health, small amounts of alcohol may provide some health benefits.

Of all the conditions affecting mental wellbeing, anxiety is the most common. The national depression initiative, beyondblue, says anxiety can take various forms and, if untreated, can lead to depression and/or substance abuse.

It's not always possible to anticipate situations that make people anxious or cause a panic attack. If you have been suffering severe or prolonged periods of anxiety, it is recommended that you discuss the cause(s) with a doctor.

Cholesterol is a type of fat that is found naturally in the body and is essential to many of the functions in the body. A certain amount of cholesterol in the body is normal and healthy, but when that level rises it can pose an increased risk to heart and blood vessel (e.g. artery) disease.