This website is a research project operated by the Vario Health Institute, a level III research institute within Edith Cowan University (Joondalup Campus, Western Australia). We will be statistically analysing your usage of the site (pages accessed, posts on forums etc…). Additionally, the data you update in your personal profile will be utilised to compare all users of the site and potentially against other research projects. The population we are targeting is men over 40 years of age. It is this population who is at significant increased risk of developing or already has serious health conditions.

If used effectively this website could help to point you in the right direction towards modifying your lifestyle providing you with increased health benefits that will go a long way towards helping live longer and improving your quality of life. The website and resources should also prompt you to proactively seek advice from allied health professionals.

Any queries please email the site administrator Shane: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

The Vario Health Institute - Located at Edith Cowan University, Western Australia

MEHN Research Team

Prof Rob Newton (Director, Vario Health Institute, ECU)

Dr Leesa Costello (Senior Lecturer - Health Promotion, ECU)

Shane Johnstone (Exercise Physiologist / Research Assistant, Vario Health Institute, ECU)

Darren Webb (Senior Research Assistant - eHealth, Vario Health Institute, ECU)

For unbiased ethics information regarding this project, contact:

Kim Gifkins (Research Ethics Officer) at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it