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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.

Is Making the Bed Bad for Your Health?

Is Making the Bed Bad for Your Health?

Scott Henderson
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Despite years of rhetoric suggesting bed-making increases productivity and is the only way to kick off the day, a recent study suggests that making the bed may be detrimental to our health after all. The news, that will have procrastinators and late risers rejoicing, provides some compelling ammunition in the fight against the morning ritual.
Category:General Medical, Healthy Living, Healthy Sleep Practices
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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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One Pan Greek Couscous With Halloumi

One Pan Greek Couscous With Halloumi

Helen Schofield
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Love halloumi cheese? Then you'll love this recipe by HIF food blogger, Helen from Scrummy Lane. This dish combines delicious roasted vegetables with a Greek twist. Simply add couscous to the dish, and top with crispy halloumi cheese and you've got yourself a main meal or a tasty side dish to meat or fish. 
Category:Recipes
Greek Yoghurt Blueberry Muffins (Low Sugar Recipe)

Greek Yoghurt Blueberry Muffins (Low Sugar Recipe)

Helen Schofield
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Everyone loves a good blueberry muffin, don’t they? Enter these super light, fluffy "Greek Yoghurt Blueberry Muffins" made with protein-packed Greek yogurt. And as they’re relatively low sugar, you can enjoy one (or two – why not?) guilt free! And according to HIF foodie Helen from Scrummy Lane, "They couldn’t be easier - just throw the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, stir, and bake!" We hope you enjoy. 
Category:Recipes
Basic Crispy Salmon Fish Cakes

Basic Crispy Salmon Fish Cakes

Helen Schofield
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Need ideas for a healthy afternoon snack? Why not try these crispy salmon fish cakes, provided by HIF food guru Helen Schofield from Scrummy Lane. This recipe combines delicately flavoured salmon and fresh, subtle flavours of mustard, chilli and lemon all cooked in a crispy exterior - Enjoy! 
Category:Recipes
Greek Nachos

Greek Nachos

Helen Schofield
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Like nachos? Fan of Greek salad? Why not combine the two and make Greek nachos? This recipe by HIF food guru, Helen from Scrummy Lane, combines crunchy nachos, ripe tomatoes, fresh cucumber, chopped onion, kalamata olives, crisp capsicum and crumbled feta, all finished off with a drizzle of Greek yoghurt. Super quick and easy and delicious too!
Category:Recipes
Belly Fat - No Belly Laughing Matter

Belly Fat - No Belly Laughing Matter

Matt Fuller
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Did you know that after the age of 30 men start to lose muscle mass? According to HIF fitness blogger Matt Fuller, "The danger of belly fat in men over 40 years of age is on the increase, leading to sudden and major health risks such as: high blood pressure, heart disease, type 2 diabetes and stroke. In this post, Matt highlights the importance of a sensible lifestyle when it comes to diet and exercise and shares his top tips on how to implement this. 
Category:Fitness
Spanish Omelette Tortilla Patatas

Spanish Omelette Tortilla Patatas

Helen Schofield
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Hands up who knows how to make a perfect (or as near as) Spanish omelette? According to Helen, “I did a bit of reading around the topic, and let me tell you everyone seems to have a different opinion on how much of each ingredient to use”. In this latest recipe, Helen combines four simple ingredients - potatoes, onions, eggs and olive oil and offers her advice on how to create this scrumptious meal. 

Category:Recipes
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