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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.

How to Integrate Meditation into Everyday Life for Enhanced Wellbeing

How to Integrate Meditation into Everyday Life for Enhanced Wellbeing

Tammy George
ByTammy George
26 September 2023
Starting 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?
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The Power of Positive Thinking - Cultivating Optimism for Better Health

The Power of Positive Thinking - Cultivating Optimism for Better Health

Tammy George
ByTammy George
26 September 2023

The 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.

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5 Symptoms No Women Should Ignore

5 Symptoms No Women Should Ignore

Dr. Michela Sorensen
ByDr. Michela Sorensen
02 September 2023
While we are making inroads when it comes to talking about women’s health issues, there are still a lot of very common issues we don’t talk about. Whether it be fear or embarrassment, women still face barriers when it comes to accessing healthcare. So, this Women’s Health Week, lets look at 5 very common, but lesser talked about, symptoms that no women should ignore.  
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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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The Pros and Cons of Adding Superfood Powder to your Diet

The Pros and Cons of Adding Superfood Powder to your Diet

Tammy George
ByTammy George
You may have heard of the superpowers contained in a bottle of superfood powder but it’s worth weighing up their advantages and disadvantages.
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Music May Be the Greatest Legal Performance Enhancer

Music May Be the Greatest Legal Performance Enhancer

Scott Henderson
ByScott Henderson
03 January 2023
A spate of recent studies into the efficacy of music on human performance, motivation and training have tuned us in to some surprising results. In fact, cranking your favourite tunes in the office can hold similar motivational benefits according to local scientists.
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Do New Year’s Resolutions Really Work?

Do New Year’s Resolutions Really Work?

Dr Gina Cleo
ByDr Gina Cleo
29 December 2022
The turn of a new year can be a time for reflecting on the year we’ve just had and setting goals and resolutions for the year ahead. But 92% of NY Resolutions fail by the end of February! So, to be in the 8% that do achieve their NY goals, here are three ways to rethink resolutions.
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5 Essential Tips for Setting Goals

5 Essential Tips for Setting Goals

Dr Gina Cleo
ByDr Gina Cleo
04 December 2022
Goal setting sounds like a straightforward task as it is so commonly practice, but goal setting can be done even better with the practical, evidence-based tips outlined in this article. 
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How to build financial confidence investing

How to build financial confidence investing

Ben Nash
ByBen Nash
01 December 2022
Investing is the key to not being forced to work forever. It’s also the key to building real confidence and eliminating money stress. In this piece we cover how investing can help you build your money momentum and financial confidence. 
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Are Wearable Fitness Trackers Making Us Healthier?

Are Wearable Fitness Trackers Making Us Healthier?

Scott Henderson
ByScott Henderson
28 November 2022
An Australian team of researchers from the University of South Australia have put scientific principles to use to answer a question many of us have pondered; are fitness trackers worth the investment and are they actually keeping us accountable when it comes to our fitness?
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Is Making the Bed Bad for Your Health?

Is Making the Bed Bad for Your Health?

Scott Henderson
ByScott Henderson
15 November 2022
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.
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Keep Your Summer Health Kick Simple - The Surprising Benefits of Walking

Keep Your Summer Health Kick Simple - The Surprising Benefits of Walking

Dr. Michela Sorensen
ByDr. Michela Sorensen
15 November 2022
As the weather warms up and the days grow longer, it’s the perfect time to start pounding that pavement. We have long known that walking is good for us, it promotes heart health, weight loss and boosts our mood. There are however, some less known but equally beneficial reasons to incorporate regular walking into your exercise regime.  So before you go and spend a fortune on the latest fitness craze this summer, why not think about keeping it simple - just walk.  
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Vegan BBQ Shredded Tofu Tacos

Vegan BBQ Shredded Tofu Tacos

Jaime Rose Chambers
ByJaime Rose Chambers
14 November 2022

These tacos are an easy, meat-free meal any night of the week. Vegan and non-vegans will be pleasantly surprised with this BBQ shredded tofu recipe that is packed full of flavor.

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Top Tips for Eating with Diabetes and Pre-Diabetes

Top Tips for Eating with Diabetes and Pre-Diabetes

Jaime Rose Chambers
ByJaime Rose Chambers
09 November 2022
Diabetes is a disease that is diagnosed when the sugar in our blood is too high. Pre-diabetes is the stage before this, when blood sugar levels are high but not high enough to be diagnosed with diabetes.
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Nutrition and Bone Health

Nutrition and Bone Health

Jaime Rose Chambers
ByJaime Rose Chambers
13 October 2022

Nutrition is a key component to bone health because certain nutrients form the structure of bone and play a role in bone development. Low bone mineral density is known as osteopenia and as bone density decreases further, it is known as osteoporosis and increases the risk of bone fractures. This occurs over time, when the body uses more calcium that it’s able to replace. Osteoporosis can be a debilitating disease with high mortality rates. Making sure to eat foods every day that meet specific nutrients needs, such as calcium, vitamin D and protein, can help to prevent brittle bones later in life. 

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WHEN You Eat Can Affect Your Mental Health

WHEN You Eat Can Affect Your Mental Health

Scott Henderson
ByScott Henderson
10 October 2022
A 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.
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