The benefits that exercise can have on your mental healthByEm Batger07 October 2023October is mental health awareness month. In Australia 1 in 5 people aged 16-85 have experienced a mental health disorder in the past 12 months. These are quite confronting statistics. Regardless of whether you have a lived experience of mental health or not such events can provide an opportunity to pause and take check of your mental head space and that of those around you. For me, exercise is the single most important thing I do for my mental health every day. Why? While most of us know the physical benefits, it may surprise you to learn that what motivates many people to engage in exercise is what it can do for your mental health. Category:Mental Health, Healthy Lifestyle, Healthy Living, Stress and AnxietyRead MoreWrite a Comment
Looking Out for Our Kid’s Mental Health ByDr. Michela Sorensen07 October 2023Mental illness is not just an adult issue. We know more and more young children are struggling with their mental health. In fact, up to 20 per cent of children experience mental health issues. It can be hard enough for adult to talk about this, let alone 5-year-olds. So, let’s look at some of the warning signs that a child might be struggling with their mental health. Category:Mental Health, Family First, Raising ChildrenRead MoreWrite a Comment
The Exercise Needed to Counteract a Day’s Worth of SittingByScott Henderson02 October 2023We’ve all heard the saying; sitting is the new smoking. So exactly how much exercise is needed to undo a day spent driving the desk?Category:Fitness, Healthy Lifestyle, Healthy LivingRead MoreWrite a Comment
The three steps to real money success ByBen Nash01 October 2023When it comes to money, everyone has an opinion. All this noise can lead to confusion, inaction, and missed opportunities. While there isn’t one path to money success, there are three things everyone needs to get right. Category:Healthy Living, Stress and Anxiety, Member ValueRead MoreWrite a Comment
How to Integrate Meditation into Everyday Life for Enhanced WellbeingByTammy George26 September 2023Starting a mindfulness journey is often one of those things left at the bottom of the list because "there’s no time" or "it's not for me". Could that be you?Category:Healthy LivingRead MoreWrite a Comment
What is Parasomnia? Causes, Symptoms and TreatmentByTammy George19 April 2022Stories of sleepwalking might be amusing for some, but for others, their parasomnia is a significant concern. Read on to learn more.Category:General Medical, Healthy Sleep PracticesRead MoreWrite a Comment
The Importance Of A Good Nights SleepByEm Batger07 January 2021Sleep is a factor that can truly impact on many aspects of a persons wellbeing. It is equally, if not more important, than exercise and a balanced diet. Not convinced? Have a read of why our HIF Lifestyle expert Em Batger believes that sleep is an essential element of overall health and mental wellbeing.Category:Healthy Living, Healthy Sleep PracticesRead MoreWrite a Comment
6 Tips To Help You SleepByDr. Preya Alexander High-stress levels, which many of us are experiencing right now, can easily affect sleep quality.Category:Healthy Living, Healthy Sleep PracticesRead MoreWrite a Comment
Want a Better Night’s Sleep? 9 Natural Ways to Sleep BetterByTammy GeorgeEveryone feels better after good night’s sleep. Follow our guide for falling asleep faster for a night of deep, restorative sleep.Category:Healthy Living, Healthy Sleep PracticesRead MoreWrite a Comment
The Science of Staying Healthy - A Look at Preventative Health CareByTammy George21 April 2023It’s sad to know that we could prevent many of the health conditions we suffer from. The lifestyle choices and decisions we make every day can help or harm our health.Category:General Medical, Healthy Lifestyle, Self-CareRead MoreWrite a Comment
Should You Still Workout If You’re Feeling Sick?ByScott Henderson04 March 2023When we start to fall sick, our workouts are often the first of our routines to fall by the wayside. However in a twist to the old rhetoric, it turns out that certain workouts may actually bolster our immunity response. Arm yourself with this knowledge as we enter the 2023 flu season.Category:Fitness, General Medical, Healthy LivingRead MoreWrite a Comment
What is a Telehealth Appointment and What Can You Expect?ByTammy George02 February 2023The pandemic changed the face of many industries, none more so than healthcare. When people needed to limit their in-person contact with others, telehealth appointments were the answer.Category:General Medical, TelehealthRead MoreWrite a Comment
How to Find a Good GP - Tips, What to Consider and MoreByTammy GeorgeEvery Australian deserves to have access to a General Practitioner (GP) that they can share their most personal information with.Category:General Medical, Healthy Living, Extras CoverRead MoreWrite a Comment
Do Couples That Train Together Really Stay Together?ByScott Henderson12 July 2023You don’t have to look much further than the Hemsworths, the Robards, or the Beckhams to realise that working out as a couple can turn in impressive results. But the real benefits go beyond the physical.Category:Fitness, Healthy LivingRead MoreWrite a Comment
Tummy-Lovin Green Smoothie ByJaime Rose Chambers29 June 2023June is bowel cancer awareness month. One of the ways we know to keep our bowel in tip top shape is to eat plenty of fibre from a variety of plant foods. Try our simple and easy Tummy-Loving green smoothie today!Category:Recipes, Healthy LivingRead MoreWrite a Comment
Your Sugar Cravings Are Normal But You Can Beat ThemByScott Henderson14 June 2023If you find your sweet tooth hard to wrangle, you’re not alone. But that doesn’t mean you have to suffer the health consequences, thanks to some actionable steps to subdue your cravings.Category:Nutrition, Healthy Lifestyle, Healthy LivingRead MoreWrite a Comment
Hypertension and DietByJaime Rose Chambers08 June 2023High blood pressure occurs when the force of blood pumping through the arteries is considered too high and puts pressure on the vessel walls. This can make you feel dizzy and give you a headache, but long term it can lead to serious health conditions like stroke, heart disease and kidney disease. Diet plays an integral role in controlled blood pressure and one of the best diets in the world, known as the DASH eating plan has been shown to be comparable with medication in helping to reduce blood pressure. Category:Nutrition, General Medical, Healthy LivingRead MoreWrite a Comment
Suicide awareness - How to help yourself or a loved oneByBest Doctors 08 September 2022Sadly, suicide is the leading cause of death for Australians between the ages of 15 and 441. Suicide impacts not only the person who has taken their life, but all of those they’ve left behind—family members, friends, neighbours, classmates and coworkers. And it’s heartbreaking to know that with the right support, it is preventable.Category:Mental Health, Depression, Grief and Loss, Mental Health NavigatorRead MoreWrite a Comment
Why money is important for your wellness ByBen Nash04 August 2022As a society we're increasingly focused on wellbeing, and as our focus turns to this area it's becoming more apparent wellbeing is about more than just your physical health. In this piece we cover the different elements of wellbeing and what you can do to level up. Category:Mental Health, Healthy LivingRead MoreWrite a Comment
Food and Mood - The Role of Diet in Depression and Low MoodByJaime Rose Chambers05 May 2022Many factors are involved and can contribute to depression or low mood, some out of our control. Research has confirmed there is a strong link between what we eat and our risk of depression. There isn’t necessarily a ‘diet’ for mental health, rather a dietary pattern that involves eating more foods associated with a decreased risk of depression and eating less foods associated with an increased risk of depression. The dietary pattern most commonly associated with reducing the risk of depression is the Mediterranean Diet. Category:Nutrition, Mental HealthRead MoreWrite a Comment
Coping With A Negative News CycleByScott Henderson04 April 2022There’s a lot going on in the world right now, and anxiety is totally normal. However there are some useful tips to cope with the stress.Category:Mental HealthRead MoreWrite a Comment
Understanding the Financial Impact of Having a BabyByTammy George20 May 2017Get your finances in order so you know how much time you can have off work to care for your new baby.Category:Maternity Care, Family FirstRead MoreWrite a Comment
Mindful Parenting - How You Can Help Your Kids ThriveByDr. Happy 02 March 2017How can we help our kids thrive? According to Dr. Happy, "The answer is “non-judgemental observation”. That is, observing phenomena (like thoughts and feelings) with curiosity but without labelling as either good or bad. This type of mindful parenting gives us the opportunity to respond more calmly; more positively; with the best interests of all involved given more weight. It puts space between a particular action and a parents reaction, enabling us to feel more in control and to act in a more considered manner." So how do we put this into practice? Check out this article to read Dr. Happy's top five tips.Category:Mental Health, Family First, Raising ChildrenRead MoreWrite a Comment
Australia's Top 50 Baby Names in 2016ByHIF Australia21 December 2016Whether you're pregnant and looking for baby name inspiration or want to check how popular your little one's name is, we've got the top 50 baby names for 2016.Category:Maternity Care, Family First, PregnancyRead MoreWrite a Comment