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
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
Power Plants - The Incredible Health Benefits of HouseplantsByScott Henderson21 April 2022Adding greenery to your pad is such a potent health fix, even NASA is getting in on the game. Category:Healthy Lifestyle, 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, Sleep HygieneRead 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
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, Sleep HygieneRead 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, Sleep HygieneRead 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, Sleep HygieneRead 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, Sleep HygieneRead 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, Sleep HygieneRead 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
Power Plants - The Incredible Health Benefits of HouseplantsByScott Henderson21 April 2022Adding greenery to your pad is such a potent health fix, even NASA is getting in on the game. Category:Healthy Lifestyle, Healthy LivingRead MoreWrite a Comment
How to Make an Impact During Domestic Violence Awareness MonthByTammy George24 February 2022Rates of domestic violence remain stubbornly high in Australia but by having a conversation with others in your community, you can help make a difference.Category:Healthy LivingRead MoreWrite a Comment
Taking Remote Control - Setting up a Healthy Home OfficeByScott Henderson03 February 2022Working from home using furniture that isn’t built-for-purpose could take a toll on your body… so I went hunting for solutions!Category:Healthy LivingRead MoreWrite a Comment
A Beginner's Guide to Going to the Gym for the First TimeByTammy George14 January 2022So you’ve decided to join a gym? Here’s what you should know about joining and starting out on your fitness journey.Category:Fitness, Healthy LivingRead MoreWrite a Comment
How Health Insurance Provided New-Parents with Peace of Mind and Choice ByTammy George06 October 2020See how private health insurance provided new-parents James & Claire with peace of mind and choice, when they welcomed their baby boy into the world.Category:Maternity Care, Health InsuranceRead MoreWrite a Comment
The Advantages Of BreastfeedingByDr. Nikki Stamp Every breastfeeding week, supported by WHO, UNICEF and the World Alliance for Breastfeeding Action, we aim to empower and support families to breast feed infants for at least the first six months of life.Category:Maternity Care, Healthy Lifestyle, PregnancyRead MoreWrite a Comment
Female Fertility and Factors That Affect ItByDr. Nikki Stamp 17 January 2019Did you know in Australia, one in six couples have infertility problems? Planning and trying for a baby can be an exciting but also stressful time in someone’s life. With this in mind, we chatted to HIF blogger and medical professional Dr Nikki Stamp who discusses female fertility and the number of lifestyle factors that can affect it. Category:Emergency Care, Maternity Care, PregnancyRead MoreWrite a Comment
Top 20 Baby Names for 2018ByHIF Australia09 January 2019Are you looking for baby name inspiration or wondering what’s trending? Here are the top 20 baby names in Australia for 2018. Category:Maternity Care, PregnancyRead MoreWrite a Comment
Power Plants - The Incredible Health Benefits of HouseplantsByScott Henderson21 April 2022Adding greenery to your pad is such a potent health fix, even NASA is getting in on the game. Category:Healthy Lifestyle, Healthy LivingRead MoreWrite a Comment
Injury Recovery - Setting SMART Rehab GoalsByTammy George14 January 2022Setting goals helps trigger new behaviours and guide your focus. By setting goals for your rehabilitation journey, you may find you recover quicker and better than without milestones.Category:Fitness, Healthy Lifestyle, Injury and RehabilitationRead MoreWrite a Comment
Bouncing Forward – Using Adversity to Become Stronger and BetterByDr. Happy 13 September 2021At the risk of stating the obvious, times have been tough for many of us. Since the outbreak of Covid-19 in early 2020, in some way or other we’ve all faced challenges – challenges to our physical and psychological health, as well as our occupational and financial wellbeing.Category:Mental Health, Healthy Lifestyle, Self-CareRead MoreWrite a Comment
8 Healthy Air Fryer Recipes You Must Try!ByTammy George25 March 2021Check out our recipes and tips for getting the most out of your air fryer with healthy cooking ideas.Category:Recipes, Healthy LifestyleRead MoreWrite a Comment