The Power of Positive Thinking - Cultivating Optimism for Better HealthByTammy George26 September 2023The power of the mind isn’t just a popular saying. Our minds are powerful and can influence many facets of our lives positively and negatively.Category:Healthy LivingRead MoreWrite a Comment
Understanding the Link Between Mental Health and Physical WellbeingByTammy George26 September 2023Our bodies and minds are more closely linked than most of us give credit for. Enjoying good physical health increases the chances of strong mental health. Likewise, a healthy mental state can help keep a person physically healthy.Category:Mental HealthRead MoreWrite a Comment
5 Symptoms No Women Should Ignore ByDr. Michela Sorensen02 September 2023While we are making inroads when it comes to talking about women’s health issues, there are still a lot of very common issues we don’t talk about. Whether it be fear or embarrassment, women still face barriers when it comes to accessing healthcare. So, this Women’s Health Week, lets look at 5 very common, but lesser talked about, symptoms that no women should ignore. Category:General Medical, Healthy Living, Conditions and TreatmentsRead MoreWrite a Comment
The Benefits of Mindfulness Meditation for Mental HealthByTammy George31 August 2023We hear a lot about mindfulness and meditation separately. But there’s also mindfulness meditation, a technique that helps people achieve mental clarity and emotional calmness. Mindfulness meditation can offer a range of mental health benefits for a wide range of people. Find out how you can benefit.Category:Mental HealthRead MoreWrite a Comment
Nutrition and OsteoporosisByJaime Rose Chambers30 August 2023Our bones form our physical structure, they hold us upright and keep us moving. When our body takes calcium from our bones to use in the body and doesn’t have the nutrients available from our diet to replace them, over time bone becomes brittle. This leads to osteopenia, and the more serious, osteoporosis and increases the risk of bone fractures. It’s estimated 1 million Australians have osteoporosis. We can’t reverse it but we can make some diet and lifestyle changes to stop further bone loss and potentially build back some bone. Category:Nutrition, Healthy Lifestyle, Healthy LivingRead MoreWrite a Comment
How to Sleep When Pregnant – Try These Pregnancy Sleeping Positions for a Restful Night’s SleepByTammy GeorgeThere is so much to think about when you’re pregnant that the last thing you want to be concerned with is your sleeping position. By the halfway mark of your pregnancy, it is ideal to find the most comfortable and healthy place and stay with it.Category:Maternity Care, Healthy Sleep Practices, PregnancyRead MoreWrite a Comment
How Screens Can Affect our SleepByTammy George09 August 2017Switching off your device can mean the difference between a good and poor night of sleep. But our ‘always on’ digital lifestyles make it hard to do just that. Find out why sleep is impacted by our screens and what you can do to reduce their impact.Category:Healthy Living, Healthy Sleep PracticesRead MoreWrite a Comment
10 tips for How to Get to Sleep QuickerByTammy George24 June 2017What can you do when sleep doesn’t come easily? Try these 10 tips.Category:Healthy Living, Healthy Sleep PracticesRead MoreWrite a Comment
Is your Diet Affecting Your Sleep?ByTammy George18 May 2017The amount of quality sleep we get each night is connected to the food and drink we consume during the day. Make sure you are getting the right balance.Category:Nutrition, Healthy Sleep PracticesRead MoreWrite a Comment
How You Can Protect Yourself While Still Having Fun in the Sun ByDr. Michela Sorensen08 January 2023Nothing says summer like some fun in the sun. With Australia having the highest rates of melanoma in the world however, sun protection is paramount. Slip, Slop, Slap, Slide and Seek might be second nature by now, but there are some other things to keep in mind when it comes to protecting yourself form the harmful effects of the sun. Category:General Medical, Healthy LivingRead MoreWrite a Comment
Waiting Times for Elective Surgery in Australia - Public Vs Private SystemByTammy GeorgeElective surgery waitlists have been around for decades. Even before the pandemic in 2020, the number of people receiving elective surgery in public hospitals was not keeping up with the demand for elective surgery.Category:General Medical, Healthy Living, Health Insurance, Conditions and TreatmentsRead MoreWrite a Comment
Is Making the Bed Bad for Your Health?ByScott Henderson15 November 2022Despite years of rhetoric suggesting bed-making increases productivity and is the only way to kick off the day, a recent study suggests that making the bed may be detrimental to our health after all. The news, that will have procrastinators and late risers rejoicing, provides some compelling ammunition in the fight against the morning ritual.Category:General Medical, Healthy Living, Healthy Sleep PracticesRead MoreWrite a Comment
What is Egg Freezing? How to Know if it’s the Right Option for YouByTammy George15 November 2022Choosing to freeze your eggs to use later when you’re ready to be pregnant can be a life-changing decision. Here’s what you should know. Category:General Medical, Family First, PregnancyRead MoreWrite a Comment
Delicious Healthy Eating Made Easy with a Mediterranean DietByTammy GeorgeIf you’ve heard about the impressive health benefits of eating a Mediterranean diet, it could be for you. Category:Nutrition, Healthy LivingRead MoreWrite a Comment
The Diet That Can Help Counteract StressByScott Henderson14 May 2023According to a recent report, eating a Mediterranean diet can reduce the effects of stress and, and as an added bonus, puts the brakes on the ageing process in our nervous system.Category:Mental Health, Healthy Living, Stress and AnxietyRead MoreWrite a Comment
The benefits of ice baths and cold immersionByEm Batger13 May 2023Ice baths have been around for centuries in health and wellbeing circles. The health benefits aren't only physical with research suggesting cold exposure can improve your mood and boost mental clarity. As we creep closer and closer to winter the idea of an ice bath is far from appealing, however you may be swayed to test the waters when you realise the plethora of other benefits that an icy exposure can bring. Category:Fitness, Healthy Living, Injury and RehabilitationRead MoreWrite a Comment
Simple Ways To Boost Your Immune System ByDr. Michela Sorensen10 May 2023With winter fast approaching, everything is looking for the magic solution to supercharge their immune system. The reality is, there isn’t one quick fix. The best way to support your immune system is actually pretty simple, and it doesn’t involve spending a fortune on lotions and potions. Category:Healthy Living, Conditions and TreatmentsRead MoreWrite a Comment
Yet another article about mindfulness - But one that’s a bit differentByDr. Happy 24 March 2022Mindfulness can be used to observe any and every internal and external phenomenon of human life. So, in addition to observing feelings and thoughts, the focus of mindfulness can be on behaviours and habits (good and bad), eating and exercising, interactions with others and even responses to global issues and events. Category:Mental HealthRead MoreWrite a Comment
Sleep – Why You Need to Start Making it a Priority ByDr. Michela Sorensen18 March 2022Sleep is a foundational pillar of health, and the quality of your sleep can impact not just your physical energy in the morning but your mental and emotional health, too. Join us this year for World Sleep Day 2022 in promoting quality sleep worldwide.Category:Mental Health, General MedicalRead MoreWrite a Comment
Bad sleep makes a good life very difficultByDr. Happy 16 March 2022When most people think of health and wellbeing, they typically think about exercise and diet, which is great, because both of those are extremely important. But there’s another “pillar” of health and wellbeing that’s far too often ignored, discounted, or underappreciated; and that’s sleep. Category:Mental Health, General MedicalRead MoreWrite a Comment
Why is sleep so important?ByEm Batger11 March 2022Sleep is one of the biggest restorative activities that we as humans can do. Arguably just as important (if not more) that a healthy diet and regular exercise; yet it’s something that’s neglected by a large majority of usCategory:Mental Health, General MedicalRead MoreWrite a Comment