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
Practical Tips for Mum’s Trying to Look After Their Mental Health ByDr. Michela Sorensen12 May 2024For many mums the concepts of self-care, exercise and sleep are a farfetched dream. So, with everyone telling you this is what you need to foster good mental health, as a mum how do you keep afloat? Here are some simple and realistic things you can do to look after your mental health. Category:Mental Health, Self-Care, First Time ParentsRead 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
Tossing and turning - Unravelling the enigma of sleep and stressByDr. Leanne Hall 19 April 2024Stress and sleep are entangled in a vicious cycle. Cortisol, the stress hormone plays a pivotal role. When stress increases, sleep is disrupted. When we can’t sleep, we feel more stressed. While so many Australians’ report disrupted and poor sleep due to stress, there are ways you can break the cycle. Category:Healthy Sleep PracticesRead 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, Healthy Sleep PracticesRead 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, Healthy Sleep PracticesRead 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, Healthy Sleep PracticesRead 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, Healthy Sleep PracticesRead MoreWrite a Comment
Foot Arthritis - How Walking Can Make a DifferenceByTammy George13 February 2024Foot arthritis can impact quality of life. We rely on our feet to move around, but when some of the 30 joints in the foot and ankle have arthritis, bearing weight and walking can be painful.Category:General MedicalRead MoreWrite a Comment
From Pads to Cups - A Closer Look at Today’s Period ProductsByTammy George13 February 2024Period products today are very different to what our grandmothers’ had access to. There's a wide range of products to suit an individual's lifestyle and preferences.Category:General Medical, TeenagersRead MoreWrite a Comment
Understanding Skin Cancer - Causes, Types, and Prevention ByDr Gina Cleo01 February 2024Delving into its causes, types, and prevention methods, Dr Cleo emphasizes the importance of UV radiation awareness, early detection through self-examinations, and adopting sun-safe behaviours to minimise risks and promote overall skin health. Category:General Medical, Conditions and TreatmentsRead MoreWrite a Comment
A Comprehensive Guide to Preventing Sports InjuriesByTammy George05 December 2023Exercise and playing sports are essential to staying fit and healthy. But playing sports can also cause injuries that disrupt physical activity and everyday life.Category:Fitness, General MedicalRead MoreWrite a Comment
Sorry, But That Extra Protein Shake Isn’t Going To Get You JackedByScott Henderson01 November 2023There’s a limit to how much protein we can absorb in one sitting. But fear not, there is a solution to your gaining goals.Category:Nutrition, Fitness, Healthy LivingRead MoreWrite a Comment
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 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
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 MoreWrite a Comment
Actively Seeking Discomfort ByDr. Happy 02 November 2022Although avoiding discomfort is understandable, it might not ultimately be in our best interests. Instead, actively seeking out challenge, adversity and novelty can bring multiple benefits for our health and wellbeing and happiness. Category:Mental Health, Stress and AnxietyRead MoreWrite a Comment
Is it Time for Your Mental Health Check Up? ByDr. Michela Sorensen12 October 2022When was the last time you had a mental health check up? Do you even know what it looks like? Like all aspects of health, whether it be physical or mental, it is best to be on the front foot and recognise the early warning signs of ill health. So, just like you might book in a regular blood pressure check, make sure you schedule a mental health check too. After all, prevention is always better than cure.Category:Mental Health, Stress and Anxiety, DepressionRead MoreWrite a Comment
WHEN You Eat Can Affect Your Mental HealthByScott Henderson10 October 2022A new study suggests that when you eat can be just as important as what you eat when it comes to regulating your mental health, and timing your meals to perfection improves mood and reduces the likelihood of depressive symptoms developing.Category:Nutrition, Mental HealthRead MoreWrite a Comment
Suicide awareness - How to help yourself or a loved oneByBest Doctors 08 September 2022Sadly, suicide is the leading cause of death for Australians between the ages of 15 and 441. Suicide impacts not only the person who has taken their life, but all of those they’ve left behind—family members, friends, neighbours, classmates and coworkers. And it’s heartbreaking to know that with the right support, it is preventable.Category:Mental Health, Depression, Grief and Loss, Mental Health NavigatorRead MoreWrite a Comment