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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.

Should You Still Workout If You’re Feeling Sick?

Should You Still Workout If You’re Feeling Sick?

Scott Henderson
ByScott Henderson
04 March 2023
When we start to fall sick, our workouts are often the first of our routines to fall by the wayside. However in a twist to the old rhetoric, it turns out that certain workouts may actually bolster our immunity response. Arm yourself with this knowledge as we enter the 2023 flu season.
Category:Fitness, General Medical, Healthy Living
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How is Sleep Debt Calculated and Can you Repay It?

How is Sleep Debt Calculated and Can you Repay It?

Tammy George
ByTammy George
03 February 2023
Sleep. Few of us get the recommended hours of shut-eye daily. What happens if we’re constantly cheating ourselves of valuable sleep?
Category:Healthy Lifestyle, Healthy Living, Healthy Sleep Practices, Self-Care
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How to Find a Good GP - Tips, What to Consider and More

How to Find a Good GP - Tips, What to Consider and More

Tammy George
ByTammy George
Every Australian deserves to have access to a General Practitioner (GP) that they can share their most personal information with.
Category:General Medical, Healthy Living, Extras Cover
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Hospital Cover

No one wants to go to hospital, but if the worst happens, having Hospital cover can make a stressful experience easier and more comfortable. You may be thinking, “But why do I need private health insurance when we can have the public health system, Medicare?” Well, there’s a number of reasons why private hospital insurance is a better option than relying solely on the public system – one of the most important one being that your policy allows you to choose your own hospital and treating doctor. Plus, you’ll typically have a much shorter wait time for any elective surgeries that you may need in the future.

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 Chicken Satay Skewers with Peanut Sauce

Chicken Satay Skewers with Peanut Sauce

Helen Schofield
ByHelen Schofield
18 October 2018
Hands up if chicken satay is on your ‘food heaven’ list? If you've answered yes, then why not learn how to make it at home? These chicken satay skewers with peanut sauce are very simple to make but still pack in tons of umami flavour!
 
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Is Gut Health The Key To Better Mental Health And Wellbeing?

Is Gut Health The Key To Better Mental Health And Wellbeing?

Tammy George
ByTammy George
15 October 2018

Could our gut really be our second brain? Research is telling us to look after our gut health for the sake of our mental health and wellbeing.


 
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12-Minute Cherry Tomato Pasta (Pasta Sciue Sciue)

12-Minute Cherry Tomato Pasta (Pasta Sciue Sciue)

Helen Schofield
ByHelen Schofield
02 October 2018

Need a dinner idea that’s quicker than calling for takeout? This super simple and tasty cherry tomato pasta by HIF foodie Helen from Scrummylane, is the perfect midweek meal. Made with the simplest of ingredients, you'll have this meal on the table in just 12 minutes.

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The 5 Most Common Questions a Nutritionist Gets Asked

The 5 Most Common Questions a Nutritionist Gets Asked

Rosie Mansfield
ByRosie Mansfield

Every day Nutritionists and Dietitians are asked a host of different questions, from organic vs non-organic, quick weight loss diets and what foods you should and shouldn’t eat? In her first article for HIF, Nutrition expert Rosie Mansfield reveals the most common questions about food and the answers you may or may not have been hoping for.

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Most Common Injuries for Gen Y. Is There a Trend?

Most Common Injuries for Gen Y. Is There a Trend?

Em Batger
ByEm Batger

Gen Y’s – have you ever wondered what the most common sporting injuries are for your generation? According to HIF’s new physio guru Em Batger from Active RX Physio, "Recently I’ve started to notice a consistent flow of Gen Y gym goer’s who are engaged in high intensity exercise and it’s wreaking havoc with their hips and shoulders." So with this in mind, we caught up with Em to discuss how each injury is occurring and what we can do to help stop it.  

Category:Fitness, Physiotherapy, Injury and Rehabilitation
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Greek Baked Eggplant with Tomato and Feta

Greek Baked Eggplant with Tomato and Feta

Helen Schofield
ByHelen Schofield
19 September 2018

Are you a fan of Greek cuisine? Then you’ll love this healthy (and gluten-free!) Mediterranean, baked eggplant with tomato sauce and feta cheese dish. Paired with grilled meat or fish, or even with some garlic bread, it’ll send your taste-buds soaring … promise!

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Easy Tuna Salad

Easy Tuna Salad

Helen Schofield
ByHelen Schofield
10 September 2018

Do you need an easy healthy and delicious salad that will have you making it week after week? HIF foodie Helen, shares her go to easy tuna salad, with ingredients you will nearly always have in the fridge. We know you won’t be disappointed.

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Smoked Fish Risotto with Bacon and Poached Egg

Smoked Fish Risotto with Bacon and Poached Egg

Helen Schofield
ByHelen Schofield
31 August 2018

Need a little weekend food inspiration? Why not try this creamy, super tasty smoked fish risotto with a hint of curry - all topped with bacon and a runny poached egg from HIF Foodie Helen, from Srummylane. Food heaven!

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Fitness in the Workplace

Fitness in the Workplace

Matt Fuller
ByMatt Fuller
30 August 2018

Ever thought about the consequences of being sedentary at work and what you can do it change it? According to HIF fitness guru Matt Fuller, “The ramifications of being sedentary at work for such long periods of time, can cause office workers to suffer from a myriad of ailments”. With this in mind, Matt shares is top tips to ensure you’re up and moving around the office.

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Pea, Mint, Feta and Quinoa Fritters

Pea, Mint, Feta and Quinoa Fritters

Helen Schofield
ByHelen Schofield
15 August 2018

Are you tired of hearty winter dishes? Perhaps you’re craving salads and lighter bites of food instead. If you’ve answered yes, then why not try this, “Crispy and zesty quinoa fritters with peas, mint and feta” recipe by HIF foodie Helen – it’s delish!

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How to Sleep When Pregnant – Try These Pregnancy Sleeping Positions for a Restful Night’s Sleep

How to Sleep When Pregnant – Try These Pregnancy Sleeping Positions for a Restful Night’s Sleep

Tammy George
ByTammy George
There 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, Pregnancy
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Halloumi, Chorizo and Tomato Skewers with Honey Lime Dressing

Halloumi, Chorizo and Tomato Skewers with Honey Lime Dressing

Helen Schofield
ByHelen Schofield
30 July 2018

If you need inspiration for a healthy light lunch? You’ll love this mouth-watering crispy halloumi, skewers with tangy chorizo and juicy tomatoes by HIF food blogger, Scrummy Lane. Don’t forget the simple honey-lime dressing to finish it off.

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