How An At-Home Sleep Study Can Help Identify Sleeping DisordersByTammy George11 August 2022Having trouble with your sleep? Find out if an at-home sleep study can assist you in diagnosing the problem.Category:Sleep HygieneRead MoreWrite a Comment
A Beginner’s Guide to Sound Bath MeditationByTammy George11 August 2022Sound bath meditation certainly sounds soothing but do they actually have any potential benefits?Category:Healthy Lifestyle, Healthy Living, Stress and Anxiety, Self-CareRead MoreWrite a Comment
Three Tips for Forming New HabitsByDr Gina Cleo17 July 2022Did you know that you make over 35,000 decisions every single day! That’s quite a workload! So that your brain doesn’t become completely exhausted, many of those decisions become automatic – you do them without having to think them through. These automatic actions become your habits and habits are the invisible blueprint of your everyday life. Habit expert, Dr. Gina Cleo shares her three top tips for changing your habits for good. Category:Healthy Lifestyle, Healthy LivingRead MoreWrite a Comment
7 Simple Steps to Stay Healthy This WinterByDr. Michela Sorensen10 July 2022Winter is officially here and with it comes not only coats, scarves and beanies, but the pesky little winter lurgy. And this year, there are a LOT of them around. So while getting a cold this time of year might seem inevitable, there are some very simple but effective things you can do to support your immune system and stay healthy this winter.Category:Healthy Living, Self-CareRead MoreWrite a Comment
Do Weighted Blankets Help You Sleep? The Science and BenefitsByTammy George31 May 2022You might question how much a heavy blanket can really help with your sleep but it seems they’re helping a range of different conditions, not just those struggling with poor sleep.Category:Sleep HygieneRead 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, Sleep Hygiene, PregnancyRead 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, Sleep HygieneRead 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, Sleep HygieneRead 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, Sleep HygieneRead MoreWrite a Comment
When to Go to the Emergency Room vs Urgent Care - How to Make the DecisionByTammy George11 August 2022It’s important to know the difference between a hospital emergency room and an urgent care centre so you know when it’s the right time to visit either.Category:General Medical, Hospital StaysRead MoreWrite a Comment
Flu Vaccine and COVID-19 Vaccine - Do You Need Both?31 May 2022With borders open and COVID-19 restrictions eased, health experts predict this year could be a bad flu season. So, do you need a vaccination for both the flu and COVID-19?Category:General Medical, COVID-19, Flu Vaccinations, VaccinesRead MoreWrite a Comment
Fight the Flu this WinterByDr. Michela Sorensen29 April 2022After the past few years, you would be forgiven for thinking that COVID-19 is the only virus that exists. But our little friend influenza, which seems to have been on a little hiatus for the past two years, it is back with a vengeance. And our fear this is that it might team up with COVID and result in the ultimate power couple – “flurona”. The good news, it is pretty simple to protect yourself by simply having your annual flu jab. Want to know more? Let’s cover the basics – who, what, when and why of the annual influenza vaccination.Category:General MedicalRead MoreWrite a Comment
How Do Rapid Antigen Tests Work? Process, Benefits and AccuracyByTammy George19 April 2022RATs have become an important tool in the battle against COVID-19 as PCR testing was stretched beyond its limits in many states. Here’s what you should know about RATs.Category:General Medical, COVID-19Read MoreWrite a Comment
A Beginner’s Guide to Sound Bath MeditationByTammy George11 August 2022Sound bath meditation certainly sounds soothing but do they actually have any potential benefits?Category:Healthy Lifestyle, Healthy Living, Stress and Anxiety, Self-CareRead MoreWrite a Comment
Three Tips for Forming New HabitsByDr Gina Cleo17 July 2022Did you know that you make over 35,000 decisions every single day! That’s quite a workload! So that your brain doesn’t become completely exhausted, many of those decisions become automatic – you do them without having to think them through. These automatic actions become your habits and habits are the invisible blueprint of your everyday life. Habit expert, Dr. Gina Cleo shares her three top tips for changing your habits for good. Category:Healthy Lifestyle, Healthy LivingRead MoreWrite a Comment
7 Simple Steps to Stay Healthy This WinterByDr. Michela Sorensen10 July 2022Winter is officially here and with it comes not only coats, scarves and beanies, but the pesky little winter lurgy. And this year, there are a LOT of them around. So while getting a cold this time of year might seem inevitable, there are some very simple but effective things you can do to support your immune system and stay healthy this winter.Category:Healthy Living, Self-CareRead MoreWrite a Comment
How Do Wearable Fitness Trackers Work? Keeping an Eye on Your ProgressByTammy George31 May 2022Fitness trackers are a good way of keeping you motivated and on track to reach your goals. Here’s what you should know about wearable fitness trackers.Category:Healthy LivingRead MoreWrite a Comment
Introducing Eggs to Your Baby - What You Need to KnowByTammy George16 November 2021Egg is one of those foods that parents feed their baby with trepidation. Find out how to safely introduce eggs into your baby’s diet.Category:Nutrition, Maternity CareRead MoreWrite a Comment
What is a Women’s Health Physio (WHP) and What Are The Benefits?ByEm Batger15 November 2021This area of physiotherapy can play an important role for women through various life stages as the female body goes through several significant transitions.Category:Maternity Care, PregnancyRead MoreWrite a Comment
Postnatal Anxiety – Is it Normal to Feel Anxious After Having a Baby?ByTammy George25 March 2021Postnatal anxiety can rob new parents of the joy a new baby can bring. But treatment and support is available to help them get through the difficult time.Category:Maternity Care, Mental Health, Stress and Anxiety, PregnancyRead MoreWrite a Comment
Pregnancy Safe Workouts - Exercises to Avoid While PregnantByTammy George08 March 2021Exercise is essential to keep you and your growing bubs healthy, but not all exercise is recommended. Find out which exercise is safe to do at different stages of your pregnancy.Category:Maternity Care, Fitness, PregnancyRead MoreWrite a Comment
Exercise Physiology vs Physiotherapy - What's the Difference?ByTammy George11 August 2022Knowing the difference between an exercise physiologist and a physiotherapist means you’ll know when each profession can best treat you - whether it’s early or later on in your recovery.Category:Healthy Lifestyle, PhysiotherapyRead MoreWrite a Comment
A Beginner’s Guide to Sound Bath MeditationByTammy George11 August 2022Sound bath meditation certainly sounds soothing but do they actually have any potential benefits?Category:Healthy Lifestyle, Healthy Living, Stress and Anxiety, Self-CareRead MoreWrite a Comment
9 At-Home Hip Strengthening Exercises for SeniorsByTammy George11 August 2022Hip health is the number one concern for many seniors. Having strong hips ensures good balance and mobility for a good quality of life for longer.Category:Fitness, Healthy LifestyleRead MoreWrite a Comment
Three Tips for Forming New HabitsByDr Gina Cleo17 July 2022Did you know that you make over 35,000 decisions every single day! That’s quite a workload! So that your brain doesn’t become completely exhausted, many of those decisions become automatic – you do them without having to think them through. These automatic actions become your habits and habits are the invisible blueprint of your everyday life. Habit expert, Dr. Gina Cleo shares her three top tips for changing your habits for good. Category:Healthy Lifestyle, Healthy LivingRead MoreWrite a Comment