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
Sleeping with your dog, is it better or worse for a good night's sleep?ByDr. Claire Stevens11 April 2024Ah, sleeping with your furry friends - the ultimate comfort or a cause for debate? Dr Claire Stevens discusses the cosy world of snoozing with your pup – the good, the bad and the ugly!Category:Healthy Sleep PracticesRead MoreWrite a Comment
Sandman 101’s A Psychiatrist’s Top Tips for Better Sleep ByDr Kieran Kennedy 05 April 2024Sleep is a key part to keeping our physical and mental health tracking well. So here we’ll hone in on some psychiatrist backed tips for improving not just sleep quantity, but, most importantly, quality too.Category:Healthy Sleep PracticesRead MoreWrite a Comment
Simplest weeknight pumpkin curryBySimon Toohey People think that pumpkins are a winter veg, and in some ways they are as they can last a long time throughout the colder months. But pumpkins grow through summer, and the end of summer is the perfect time to grab a hold of your favourite pumpkin and make this dish. Seasonal recipe packed full of flavour and amazingly inexpensive.Category:Recipes, NutritionRead MoreWrite a Comment
The Crucial Role of Sleep in Health and WellbeingByDr Gina Cleo30 March 2024Good quality sleep is easily the most underrated thing we can do for our health and wellbeing. So, let’s dive into the profound impact of quality sleep on overall health and wellbeing. From establishing healthy sleep habits and understanding common sleep conditions to exploring effective treatments, discover the essential keys to a rejuvenating night's rest.In our fast-paced, modern world, where time is a precious commodity and constant connectivity is the norm, sleep often takes a backseat. However, the significance of quality sleep cannot be overstated when it comes to maintaining overall health and wellbeing. Adequate sleep is a cornerstone of a healthy lifestyle, contributing to physical, mental, and emotional vitality.Category:Healthy Sleep PracticesRead MoreWrite a Comment
How to Sleep When Pregnant – Try These Pregnancy Sleeping Positions for a Restful Night’s SleepByTammy GeorgeThere is so much to think about when you’re pregnant that the last thing you want to be concerned with is your sleeping position. By the halfway mark of your pregnancy, it is ideal to find the most comfortable and healthy place and stay with it.Category:Maternity Care, Healthy Sleep Practices, PregnancyRead MoreWrite a Comment
How Screens Can Affect our SleepByTammy George09 August 2017Switching off your device can mean the difference between a good and poor night of sleep. But our ‘always on’ digital lifestyles make it hard to do just that. Find out why sleep is impacted by our screens and what you can do to reduce their impact.Category:Healthy Living, Healthy Sleep PracticesRead MoreWrite a Comment
10 tips for How to Get to Sleep QuickerByTammy George24 June 2017What can you do when sleep doesn’t come easily? Try these 10 tips.Category:Healthy Living, Healthy Sleep PracticesRead MoreWrite a Comment
Is your Diet Affecting Your Sleep?ByTammy George18 May 2017The amount of quality sleep we get each night is connected to the food and drink we consume during the day. Make sure you are getting the right balance.Category:Nutrition, Healthy Sleep PracticesRead 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
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
The Role of Nutrition in Breast CancerByJaime Rose Chambers02 November 2023When it comes to breast cancer, we can’t control risk factors such as genetics and age, but certain diet and lifestyle factors we can. More women these days are surviving breast cancer and research is showing that there are some specific things we can do, such as eating more plants, exercise and limiting alcohol, that may either prevent breast cancer developing, and it’s recurrence and survival after a diagnosis. Category:Nutrition, General Medical, Conditions and TreatmentsRead 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
How to Integrate Meditation into Everyday Life for Enhanced WellbeingByTammy George26 September 2023Starting a mindfulness journey is often one of those things left at the bottom of the list because "there’s no time" or "it's not for me". Could that be you?Category:Healthy LivingRead MoreWrite a Comment
The Power of Positive Thinking - Cultivating Optimism for Better HealthByTammy George26 September 2023The power of the mind isn’t just a popular saying. Our minds are powerful and can influence many facets of our lives positively and negatively.Category:Healthy LivingRead 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
Coping With A Negative News CycleByScott Henderson04 April 2022There’s a lot going on in the world right now, and anxiety is totally normal. However there are some useful tips to cope with the stress.Category:Mental HealthRead MoreWrite a Comment
Yet another article about mindfulness - But one that’s a bit differentByDr. Happy 24 March 2022Mindfulness can be used to observe any and every internal and external phenomenon of human life. So, in addition to observing feelings and thoughts, the focus of mindfulness can be on behaviours and habits (good and bad), eating and exercising, interactions with others and even responses to global issues and events. Category:Mental HealthRead MoreWrite a Comment