Pesto Farfalle (Bow Tie) Pasta RecipeBySimon Toohey 08 June 2024Pesto for me is the greatest of all condiments. My mum to this day makes it all years and mountains of it. It doesn’t have to just go with pasta, but on toasties, as a dip, blended with yogurt and baked with pumpkin.Category:Recipes, NutritionRead MoreWrite a Comment
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
How An At-Home Sleep Study Can Help Identify Sleeping DisordersByTammy George11 August 2022Having trouble with your sleep? Find out if an at-home sleep study can assist you in diagnosing the problem.Category:Healthy Sleep PracticesRead MoreWrite a Comment
Do Weighted Blankets Help You Sleep? The Science and BenefitsByTammy George31 May 2022You might question how much a heavy blanket can really help with your sleep but it seems they’re helping a range of different conditions, not just those struggling with poor sleep.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
Early Detection Matters - Recognising Symptoms of Testicular CancerByPaula Ortiz01 May 2024Testicular cancer, while relatively rare, is a concerning reality for cis men, especially those between the ages of 15 and 44. However, there’s also a risk for trans women and individuals with the suggested anatomy.Category:General MedicalRead MoreWrite a Comment
Parkinson's Disease - Here's What You Need To KnowByEm Batger23 April 2024Parkinson's disease is a progressive disorder that affects the nervous system and parts of the body that are controlled by nerves. April is Parkinson’s Disease awareness month, which presents an opportunity for us all to learn more about this neurological disease which more than 150,000 Australians suffer from. Science doesn't have an answer as to why people get Parkinson’s disease, however it’s theorised that a combination of genetics and exposure to one or more environmental factors may play a role. Category:General MedicalRead 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
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
The three steps to real money success ByBen Nash01 October 2023When it comes to money, everyone has an opinion. All this noise can lead to confusion, inaction, and missed opportunities. While there isn’t one path to money success, there are three things everyone needs to get right. Category:Healthy Living, Stress and Anxiety, Member ValueRead 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
Why money is important for your wellness ByBen Nash04 August 2022As a society we're increasingly focused on wellbeing, and as our focus turns to this area it's becoming more apparent wellbeing is about more than just your physical health. In this piece we cover the different elements of wellbeing and what you can do to level up. Category:Mental Health, 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