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Our purpose is to help members (and our community) live healthier lives - by staying physically active, eating healthy and having a deeper knowledge of their physical wellness through every stage of life. Our healthy lifestyle experts provide exercise tips, recipe inspiration ideas and wellbeing advice to help you move, eat, and feel better.

Diet and Prostate Cancer - How can men take control and reduce their risk?

Diet and Prostate Cancer - How can men take control and reduce their risk?

Jaime Rose Chambers
ByJaime Rose Chambers
01 December 2023
Prostate 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 Living
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Sorry, But That Extra Protein Shake Isn’t Going To Get You Jacked

Sorry, But That Extra Protein Shake Isn’t Going To Get You Jacked

Scott Henderson
ByScott Henderson
01 November 2023
There’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 Living
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5 Tips for Maintaining a Healthy Lifestyle in a Busy World

5 Tips for Maintaining a Healthy Lifestyle in a Busy World

Tammy George
ByTammy George
Do 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...
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Diet and Prostate Cancer - How can men take control and reduce their risk?

Diet and Prostate Cancer - How can men take control and reduce their risk?

Jaime Rose Chambers
ByJaime Rose Chambers
01 December 2023
Prostate 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 Living
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The Role of Nutrition in Breast Cancer

The Role of Nutrition in Breast Cancer

Jaime Rose Chambers
ByJaime Rose Chambers
02 November 2023
When 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 Treatments
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Sorry, But That Extra Protein Shake Isn’t Going To Get You Jacked

Sorry, But That Extra Protein Shake Isn’t Going To Get You Jacked

Scott Henderson
ByScott Henderson
01 November 2023
There’s a limit to how much protein we can absorb in one sitting. But fear not, there is a solution to your gaining goals.
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Perimenopause Soft Tofu and Soba Noodle Ramen Recipe

Perimenopause Soft Tofu and Soba Noodle Ramen Recipe

Jaime Rose Chambers
ByJaime Rose Chambers
12 October 2023
Research has shown that there are some foods and dietary patterns that may improve the symptoms of perimenopause and reduce the risk of some chronic diseases that rise for women at this life stage.
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The Exercise Needed to Counteract a Day’s Worth of Sitting

The Exercise Needed to Counteract a Day’s Worth of Sitting

Scott Henderson
ByScott Henderson
02 October 2023
We’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?
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Nutrition and Osteoporosis

Nutrition and Osteoporosis

Jaime Rose Chambers
ByJaime Rose Chambers
30 August 2023
Our 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.  
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Five top tips to recover from a fitness event

Five top tips to recover from a fitness event

Em Batger
ByEm Batger
30 August 2023

That 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. 

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Alcohol and Our Health - Is there a safe drinking limit

Alcohol and Our Health - Is there a safe drinking limit

Jaime Rose Chambers
ByJaime Rose Chambers
27 August 2023
Alcohol 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. 
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The Healthiest Plane Food, According to an Insider

The Healthiest Plane Food, According to an Insider

Scott Henderson
ByScott Henderson
23 August 2023
According to this airline food director, there are two choices that will never lead you astray.
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Do Couples That Train Together Really Stay Together?

Do Couples That Train Together Really Stay Together?

Scott Henderson
ByScott Henderson
12 July 2023
You 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.
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Tummy-Lovin Green Smoothie

Tummy-Lovin Green Smoothie

Jaime Rose Chambers
ByJaime Rose Chambers
29 June 2023
June is bowel cancer awareness month. One of the ways we know to keep our bowel in tip top shape is to eat plenty of fibre from a variety of plant foods. Try our simple and easy Tummy-Loving green smoothie today!
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Your Sugar Cravings Are Normal But You Can Beat Them

Your Sugar Cravings Are Normal But You Can Beat Them

Scott Henderson
ByScott Henderson
14 June 2023
If you find your sweet tooth hard to wrangle, you’re not alone. But that doesn’t mean you have to suffer the health consequences, thanks to some actionable steps to subdue your cravings.
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