Sleep is essential for good health - Top tips for a healthy sleepByJaime Rose Chambers03 March 2024Sleep is one of the most essential human functions. It’s a time where our body and mind switch from ‘doing,’ to recharging and repairing. There are so many factors that can affect our sleep and when sleep is impaired, it can have major consequences on our mental and physical health. Sleep impacts our immune system, respiratory and cardiovascular (heart) systems and our metabolism and ability to manage our weight. The good news is that there are some changes we can make to our diet, lifestyle and night time habits to improve sleep quality. Category:Healthy Lifestyle, Healthy Sleep PracticesRead More0 Comments
Skin Cancer's Relentless Grip on Australia, and How We Can Fight BackByScott Henderson01 March 2024Skin cancer has a profound impact on in Australia, yet despite its alarming prevalence there exist essential insights into protective measures against this pervasive threat to our health.Category:Healthy Lifestyle, Healthy LivingRead More0 Comments
Enjoying a Healthy Summer - Tips for Wellbeing in the Sun ByDr Gina Cleo02 February 2024Unlock the secrets to a vibrant and healthy summer with our habit expert’s tips for embracing the sun-soaked season. From staying hydrated and protecting your skin to enjoying seasonal fruits and mindful relaxation, Dr. Gina Cleo shares the keys to a wellness-filled summer adventure. Category:Healthy Lifestyle, Healthy LivingRead More0 Comments
Surviving a Summer HeatwaveByDr. Michela Sorensen04 January 2024As we brace ourselves for another long, hot summer, the risk of heat related illness has never been more apparent. While scorching days spent outdoors by a pool might be a dream for some, for others, the Australian heat can pose a significant health risk. Here’s what you need to know about heat related illness and how to keep cool and safe this summer. Category:Healthy Lifestyle, Healthy LivingRead More0 Comments
A Guide to Crafting and Achieving Attainable New Year’s Resolutions ByScott Henderson02 January 2024The allure of a fresh start, a clean slate, is irresistible. However, in the spirit of practicality, let us channel the wisdom of realism when setting our goals for 2024.Category:Mental Health, Healthy Lifestyle, Self-CareRead More0 Comments
5 Tips for Maintaining a Healthy Lifestyle in a Busy WorldByTammy GeorgeDo you often feel like you’re on a constant merry-go-round? Well, you're not alone. You might work endless hours in a corporate office role...Category:Healthy Lifestyle, Healthy LivingRead More0 Comments
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 More0 Comments
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 More0 Comments
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 More0 Comments
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 More0 Comments
Ultimate Airplane Travel Tips - Guide to Fulfilling Your Skin, Nutrition and Hydration NeedsByTammy George24 July 2023Long flights can leave you feeling and looking dehydrated but a little extra self-care before and during the flight can have you looking fresh on landing. Category:Healthy Lifestyle, TravelRead More0 Comments
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 More0 Comments