Five top tips to recover from a fitness event ByEm Batger30 August 2023That moment when you cross the finish line of a challenge you have been training towards for a while can be one of mixed emotions. The huge surge of endorphins make you feel almost euphoric amongst the exhaustion, the elation and relief that it’s over. Even though it’s all done and dusted you owe it to your body to recover properly. How? Read on to find my top five tips to recovery after a big fitness event. Category:Fitness, Healthy Living, Injury and RehabilitationRead MoreWrite a Comment
Alcohol and Our Health - Is there a safe drinking limitByJaime Rose Chambers27 August 2023Alcohol has long been part of many cultures and is still an integral part of many celebrations and events. It’s often also abused and used in excess, at the least making you feel pretty awful, and at its worst, can be fatal to you and to others, such as from road accidents and domestic violence. After decades of research and data collection, The World Health Organisation has recently released a statement on the safest level of drinking and guidelines to keep you and others around you safe from alcohol harm. Category:Nutrition, Healthy Lifestyle, Healthy LivingRead MoreWrite a Comment
If you’re not happy with the way you’re going, go the other way!ByDr. Happy 17 August 2023There are times when it’s wise to listen to your inner voice, and there are times when it may well be better to ignore, or even do the opposite of what you’re telling yourself to do. Category:Mental Health, Stress and Anxiety, Self-CareRead 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
Your habits are your brain’s shortcuts ByDr Gina Cleo01 July 2023Did you know that we make on average 35,000 decisions every single day? Because we simply cannot process all of that information, our brains create habits – automations of the behaviours and actions we often repeat. But how – and why – are habits such a big part of our life? Category:Mental Health, Healthy LifestyleRead MoreWrite a Comment
Getting a Better Night's Sleep When Your Partner SnoresByTammy George08 March 2017A good night’s sleep is imperative for overall good health. If your partner is keeping you awake at night, you are probably not getting the quality restorative sleep you need to avoid health problems such as heart disease, diabetes and obesity.Category:Healthy Living, 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