Australia’s Shift to Digital Health - How Telehealth Is Redefining Mental Health CareByKirsty McMasterThe rise of telehealth in Australia’s mental health sector has been transformative. Accelerated by the COVID-19 pandemic, virtual care shifted from niche to mainstream. In fact, according to the Department of Health Disability and Ageing about 1 in 4 Australians who accessed mental health care in 2023–24 did so via telehealth.Category:Mental Health, Healthy LivingRead MoreWrite a Comment
Screen Time and Eye Sight Problems - How to Protect Your VisionByKirsty McMasterIn today’s digital age, people are spending more time on screens than ever. In fact, according to Datareportal, the average Australian now spends roughly 6.8 hours a day online on various devices. This surge in screen time has led to more eye sight problems like digital eye strain. According to surveys by the Vision Council, about 80% of adults report experiencing symptoms of digital eye strain from prolonged device use.Category:HIF News, Optical HealthRead MoreWrite a Comment
What is Sleep Apnea? Understanding the Condition and Its TreatmentsByKirsty McMasterSleep apnea is a serious sleep disorder that often goes undiagnosed for many years. The main characteristic of this condition is that your breathing repeatedly stops and starts while you're sleeping.Category:General Medical, Sleep HygieneRead MoreWrite a Comment
Sleep and Parenting – Tips for restful nights with HIF and Seven West MediaBySeven West MediaThe moment you announce you’re pregnant, the advice starts pouring in: “Sleep while you still can!” warn tired friends and bleary-eyed parents, from the trenches. We all know sleep is essential and without it, we suffer. No one understands this more than parents of little kids.Few experiences transform our lives and routines as fundamentally as becoming a parent, especially when it comes to sleep. That’s why HIF partnered with Seven West Media: to take a closer look at the sleep challenges parents experience, share expert insights on navigating sleep deprivation, and offer practical advice for regaining some much-needed rest.Read the full article hereCategory:Sleep HygieneRead MoreWrite a Comment
Healthy Habits for Optimum Heart Health - A Guide for World Heart Day ByDr Gina Cleo23 September 2024On World Heart Day, it's important to recognize that small, everyday habits can significantly impact heart health. By eating a balanced diet, staying active, monitoring health indicators like blood pressure, quitting smoking, and managing stress, we can protect our hearts and reduce the risk of heart disease. Your heart works hard for you, so it's essential to take steps to keep it healthy and strong. Category:General Medical, Later in LifeRead MoreWrite a Comment
How to Keep Your Mind Sharp Ahead of World Alzheimer’s MonthByScott Henderson04 September 2024It’s never too early—or too late—to start caring for your brain with these simple grey matter hacks. Category:General Medical, Later in Life, Conditions and TreatmentsRead MoreWrite a Comment
Cervical Cancer - Everything You Need to Know About Your Cervical Screening Test ByDr. Michela Sorensen03 September 2024September is Gynaecological Cancer Awareness month, the perfect time to make sure you’re up to date with your screening of one of the most common gynaecological cancers, cervical cancer. In doing so, you’ll be protecting yourself and also helping Australia along the path to be the first country to eradicate cervical cancer entirely. So, to prepare yourself, lets answer all the common questions about cervical screening tests. Category:General Medical, Conditions and TreatmentsRead MoreWrite a Comment
7 Steps to Healthy Bones - Before it’s too Late. ByDr. Michela Sorensen13 August 2024Most people know their bones are important – they hold you up, help you move around and protect some pretty important organs. What a lot of people don’t realise however, is bone health isn’t just an issue for later in life, its an issue for now. So here are 7 steps to looks after your bones before it’s too late. Category:Nutrition, General Medical, Conditions and TreatmentsRead MoreWrite a Comment
Surviving a Summer HeatwaveByDr. Michela Sorensen04 January 2024As we brace ourselves for another long, hot summer, the risk of heat related illness has never been more apparent. While scorching days spent outdoors by a pool might be a dream for some, for others, the Australian heat can pose a significant health risk. Here’s what you need to know about heat related illness and how to keep cool and safe this summer. Category:Healthy Lifestyle, Healthy LivingRead MoreWrite a Comment
Diet and Prostate Cancer - How can men take control and reduce their risk?ByJaime Rose Chambers01 December 2023Prostate cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in Australia and the most commonly diagnosed cancer among Australian men, however survival rates are relatively high and continuing to improve as more is discovered. Diet, lifestyle and complementary therapy use is common in men for prevention as well as those who have been diagnosed with prostate cancer because there is now some promising research to show it may help to prevent or slow the disease. Category:Nutrition, General Medical, Healthy LivingRead 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 of Mindfulness Meditation for Mental HealthByTammy George31 August 2023We hear a lot about mindfulness and meditation separately. But there’s also mindfulness meditation, a technique that helps people achieve mental clarity and emotional calmness. Mindfulness meditation can offer a range of mental health benefits for a wide range of people. Find out how you can benefit.Category:Mental HealthRead 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
Your habits are your brain’s shortcuts ByDr Gina Cleo01 July 2023Did you know that we make on average 35,000 decisions every single day? Because we simply cannot process all of that information, our brains create habits – automations of the behaviours and actions we often repeat. But how – and why – are habits such a big part of our life? Category:Mental Health, Healthy LifestyleRead MoreWrite a Comment
How to Care for a Loved One with DementiaByTammy George15 May 2023When a loved one is diagnosed with dementia, there’s so much to know about how you can help care for them. Category:Mental Health, DementiaRead MoreWrite a Comment