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 MoreWrite a Comment
Five top tips to recover from a fitness event ByEm Batger30 August 2023That moment when you cross the finish line of a challenge you have been training towards for a while can be one of mixed emotions. The huge surge of endorphins make you feel almost euphoric amongst the exhaustion, the elation and relief that it’s over. Even though it’s all done and dusted you owe it to your body to recover properly. How? Read on to find my top five tips to recovery after a big fitness event. Category:Fitness, Healthy Living, Injury and RehabilitationRead MoreWrite a Comment
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 MoreWrite a Comment
If you’re not happy with the way you’re going, go the other way!ByDr. Happy 17 August 2023There are times when it’s wise to listen to your inner voice, and there are times when it may well be better to ignore, or even do the opposite of what you’re telling yourself to do. Category:Mental Health, Stress and Anxiety, Self-CareRead MoreWrite a Comment
Do Couples That Train Together Really Stay Together?ByScott Henderson12 July 2023You don’t have to look much further than the Hemsworths, the Robards, or the Beckhams to realise that working out as a couple can turn in impressive results. But the real benefits go beyond the physical.Category:Fitness, Healthy LivingRead 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, Healthy Sleep PracticesRead 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
What is Egg Freezing? How to Know if it’s the Right Option for YouByTammy George15 November 2022Choosing to freeze your eggs to use later when you’re ready to be pregnant can be a life-changing decision. Here’s what you should know. Category:General Medical, Family First, PregnancyRead MoreWrite a Comment
Top Tips for Eating with Diabetes and Pre-DiabetesByJaime Rose Chambers09 November 2022Diabetes is a disease that is diagnosed when the sugar in our blood is too high. Pre-diabetes is the stage before this, when blood sugar levels are high but not high enough to be diagnosed with diabetes.Category:Nutrition, General MedicalRead MoreWrite a Comment
Foot-and-Mouth Disease in Indonesia - What to Consider Before TravellingByTammy George17 October 2022Foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) is currently Australia’s biggest biosecurity threat. With international borders opening earlier this year, Australians are returning to their favourite overseas holiday destination, Bali. Soon after Australia’s borders opened, Indonesia experienced its first outbreak of FMD since 1983.Category:General MedicalRead MoreWrite a Comment
Simple Ways To Boost Your Immune System ByDr. Michela Sorensen10 May 2023With winter fast approaching, everything is looking for the magic solution to supercharge their immune system. The reality is, there isn’t one quick fix. The best way to support your immune system is actually pretty simple, and it doesn’t involve spending a fortune on lotions and potions. Category:Healthy Living, Conditions and TreatmentsRead MoreWrite a Comment
Why you should participate in the annual May 50kByEm Batger01 May 2023The May 50k is an annual virtual fitness event that encourages you to get moving. Walk, Run or move 50km (or more if you please) to raise awareness and much needed funds for the prevention, treatment and finding a cure for Multiple Sclerosis (MS).Category:Healthy LivingRead MoreWrite a Comment
What Is Sound Healing, and Is The Noise Worth The Hype?ByScott Henderson01 May 2023One of the many ancient remedies experiencing a resurgence as part of a holistic approach to health is sound healing. And whilst the practice conjures images of temples, shrines and monasterial robes, there’s ‘sound’ science behind the healing tones of the right instrument.Category:Healthy Living, Stress and AnxietyRead MoreWrite a Comment
Investing in Your Team - How Wellness Programs Boost ProductivityByTammy George21 April 2023With workers spending up to one-third of their life at work, wellness programs are an ideal opportunity to improve workers’ habits and have a positive impact on their health and well-being.Category:Healthy Lifestyle, Healthy LivingRead MoreWrite a Comment
Chronic Pain and the Link to Mental HealthByTammy George24 February 2022Chronic pain doesn’t just have a devastating toll on physical health, but can also impact their mental health and wellbeing, and overall quality of life.Category:Mental Health, General MedicalRead MoreWrite a Comment
4 Tips on How to Ask Someone if They're OkayByTammy George24 February 2022Asking someone if they’re okay can make all the difference - in some cases it could even save a life. Know how to ask and follow up.Category:Mental Health, DepressionRead MoreWrite a Comment
What if Happiness and Life Success Came from Doing LESS … Not MORE? ByDr. Happy 15 December 2021Even when we need something, having more and more of that something, beyond what’s needed, doesn’t necessarily make for better. Category:Mental HealthRead MoreWrite a Comment
Grieving The Loss Of A PetByLaura Vissaritis09 December 2021Grief is such a complicated emotion, and certainly not one that is unique to human beings. It appears in many forms, lasts for various amounts of time and expresses itself in more ways than any other emotion I can think of.Category:Mental Health, Grief and LossRead MoreWrite a Comment