Healthy Habits for a Healthier Bowel ByDr Gina Cleo06 June 2024Bowel Cancer Day underscores the importance of awareness and prevention. Lifestyle habits significantly impact bowel health and reduce cancer risks. Key habits include a fibre-rich diet, hydration, regular movement, limiting processed foods, and moderating alcohol and caffeine. Embracing these habits fosters a healthier, resilient bowel, aiding in cancer prevention. Category:Healthy Living, Self-Care, Conditions and TreatmentsRead MoreWrite a Comment
Transform Your Life with Self-Gratitude - Daily Habits for Inner PeaceByPaula Ortiz01 June 2024"Gratitude is the ability to experience life as a gift. It liberates us from the prison of self-preoccupation." — John OrtbergCategory:Mental Health, Healthy Lifestyle, Healthy Living, Stress and Anxiety, Self-CareRead MoreWrite a Comment
From Gloomy to Glowing - How to thrive this coming winterByDr. Leanne Hall 21 May 2024Does the beginning of the colder months signify doom and gloom to you? Maybe you’re prone to the Winter Blues. Learn ways to combat the winter gloom and set yourself up to thrive this winter. Category:Healthy Living, Self-Care, Conditions and TreatmentsRead MoreWrite a Comment
Is it time for a digital detox? ByDr Gina Cleo14 May 2024Excessive phone use has become an increasingly prevalent unwanted habit in today's digital age, with Australians spending an average of 8-9 hours a day on screens. This leads to physical inactivity, mindless eating, and social disconnection. To counteract this, setting digital boundaries and engaging in offline activities are vital for reclaiming balance and well-being. See article for practical tips on how to create healthier digital habits. Category:Mental Health, Healthy Living, Healthy Sleep PracticesRead MoreWrite a Comment
Mental Wellbeing and Pets The Science Behind Why We Feel Good Around Our Furry Friends ByDr. Claire Stevens14 May 2024Why is it that we feel so great around our pets? Dr Claire Stevens discusses how interactions with our furry friends release oxytocin, reduce stress hormones, and boost neurotransmitters like dopamine and serotonin. Category:Mental Health, Pet Health, Caring for Your Furry FriendRead MoreWrite a Comment
Getting a good night’s sleep could be your best health hack ByDr Gina Cleo16 March 2023Getting a good night’s sleep is one of the best things you can do for your physical and mental wellbeing. But with 2 in 3 adults reporting, they suffer with poor sleep, it’s time to shake things up and make sleep our number one priority. Habit expert, Dr. Gina Cleo, shares her top tips to implementing better sleep habits and getting adequate sleep. Category:Healthy Sleep Practices, Self-CareRead MoreWrite a Comment
How is Sleep Debt Calculated and Can you Repay It?ByTammy George03 February 2023Sleep. Few of us get the recommended hours of shut-eye daily. What happens if we’re constantly cheating ourselves of valuable sleep?Category:Healthy Lifestyle, Healthy Living, Healthy Sleep Practices, Self-CareRead 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
The Cheeky Sleep Hack to Fall Asleep In Two MinutesByScott Henderson18 August 2022Falling asleep can be a real challenge, particularly after a stressful day at work, following emotional distress or even simply coping with the relentless news cycle. Luckily there are some expert mandated tricks you can call on that will put you out like a light in a matter of minutes, and they’re much more effective than counting sheep.Category:Healthy Sleep PracticesRead MoreWrite a Comment
What Really Happens When You Give Up Alcohol For One MonthByScott Henderson10 June 2024As Dry July once again rolls around, we ask; how much can your body really change in one month without booze? Spoiler: a lot!Category:Nutrition, General Medical, Self-CareRead MoreWrite a Comment
The Lifesaving Act - The Ins and Outs of Donating Blood in AustraliaByScott Henderson06 June 2024In Australia, donating blood is not just an act of kindness; it's a lifeline for countless individuals in need. With every donation, you have the power to save lives and make a significant impact on your community.Category:General Medical, Conditions and TreatmentsRead MoreWrite a Comment
The Healing Power of UVB Light Therapy - Exploring Its BenefitsByPaula Ortiz01 June 2024With alternative and supplementary treatments constantly emerging, UVB light therapy brings a compelling solution for those battling certain skin conditions, mood disorders, and immune system challenges. UVB (ultraviolet B) light is a portion of the natural sunlight spectrum, and its role in medical therapy has shown promising results in clinical settings and home treatments.Category:General MedicalRead MoreWrite a Comment
Food Safety – How to Keep Your Food, and Your Family SafeByJaime Rose Chambers13 May 2024Most of us have been struck down with food poisoning at some stage in our lives and know just how horrible it can be. It’s estimated there are 5 million cases of food poisoning in Australia every year, with many needing to go to hospital and putting vulnerable populations at risk. The way we manage our food at every stage can be the difference between getting sick or not. There are four simple steps we can all follow to ensure food safety: Clean, separate, cook and chill. Category:Nutrition, General Medical, Family FirstRead MoreWrite a Comment
How to Make Movement a Regular Habit for a Healthier Life ByDr Gina Cleo13 May 2024Making movement a regular habit can sound daunting, but with the right tools, it’s within reach for everyone. By redefining exercise, prioritising consistency over intensity, seeking accountability, finding joy in movement, and practicing flexibility, you can create a lifelong movement habit that nourishes your body, mind, and soul. So, lace up your sneakers, stretch those muscles, and get ready for a journey toward a healthier, more vibrant you. Category:Fitness, Healthy Lifestyle, Healthy LivingRead MoreWrite a Comment
Smell Yourself Well - The benefits of aromatherapy on Physical, Mental, and Emotional HealthByScott Henderson12 May 2024Cheap and easily accessible, harnessing smell can prove to be an effective mechanism in safeguarding your health.Category:Mental Health, Healthy Living, Stress and AnxietyRead MoreWrite a Comment
Walking Your Way to Wellness - Is 10,000 Steps a Day Effective?ByPaula Ortiz01 May 2024Emerging as more than a mere trend, aiming for 10,000 daily steps is now a global movement towards achieving a healthier lifestyle. But beyond how good this sounds, is this goal effective in driving all of us towards better health outcomes?Category:Fitness, Healthy LivingRead MoreWrite a Comment
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 MoreWrite a Comment
If you’re often expecting you’ll be happier than you are, then do this one thing!ByDr. Happy 10 October 2023Expecting others and the world to be that which they’re not creates excessive and often unnecessary distress. Adjusting your expectations can make an enormous difference to your happiness and mental health, as well as to your ability to interact healthily with others. Category:Mental Health, Stress and Anxiety, Self-CareRead MoreWrite a Comment
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 MoreWrite a Comment
Looking Out for Our Kid’s Mental Health ByDr. Michela Sorensen07 October 2023Mental illness is not just an adult issue. We know more and more young children are struggling with their mental health. In fact, up to 20 per cent of children experience mental health issues. It can be hard enough for adult to talk about this, let alone 5-year-olds. So, let’s look at some of the warning signs that a child might be struggling with their mental health. Category:Mental Health, Family First, Raising ChildrenRead 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
8 Reasons Why You Should Give Mums and Bubs Yoga a Go!ByTammy George04 August 2021Mums and bubs yoga caters to you and your baby’s needs, whether you’re a yogi or beginner. Check out the reasons why you should do a trial class.Category:Fitness, Healthy Living, Family FirstRead MoreWrite a Comment
Childhood Obesity - The Facts and What We Can Do About ItByTammy GeorgeThe war on childhood obesity is being fought on all fronts from the World Health Organisation to parents but are we doing enough to win the battle and keep our kids safe from immediate and future health problems?Category:Nutrition, Healthy Living, Family FirstRead MoreWrite a Comment
Australia's Top 50 Baby Names in 2017ByHIF Australia11 January 2018Ever wondered what names are trending right now? Your wish is our command! Here are the top 25 boys names and the top 25 girls names for 2017.Category:Maternity Care, Family First, PregnancyRead MoreWrite a Comment
Being Emotionally Prepared During PregnancyByTammy George22 November 2017It’s quite normal to feel you are on an emotional rollercoaster while pregnant but there are some steps you can take to smooth out the bumps.Category:Maternity Care, Family First, PregnancyRead MoreWrite a Comment