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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 it time for a digital detox?

Is it time for a digital detox?

Dr Gina Cleo
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Excessive phone use has become an increasingly prevalent unwanted habit in today's digital age, with Australians spending an average of 8-9 hours a day on screens. This leads to physical inactivity, mindless eating, and social disconnection. To counteract this, setting digital boundaries and engaging in offline activities are vital for reclaiming balance and well-being. See article for practical tips on how to create healthier digital habits.  
Category:Mental Health, 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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The benefits of ice baths and cold immersion

The benefits of ice baths and cold immersion

Em Batger
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Ice baths have been around for centuries in health and wellbeing circles. The health benefits aren't only physical with research suggesting cold exposure can improve your mood and boost mental clarity. As we creep closer and closer to winter the idea of an ice bath is far from appealing, however you may be swayed to test the waters when you realise the plethora of other benefits that an icy exposure can bring. 

 

Category:Fitness, Healthy Living, Injury and Rehabilitation
Top 10 Nutrition Tips for a Healthy Heart

Top 10 Nutrition Tips for a Healthy Heart

Jaime Rose Chambers
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It has long been recognised that there is a strong link between what we eat and the health of our heart, but traditional guidelines could be hard to follow as they weren’t practical. Recently, the guidelines have shifted to focus on overall eating patterns rather than individual foods and nutrients. It also considers the practical aspects of eating such as our environment, as people are commonly eating outside of the home. As a heart healthy diet is a healthy diet for everyone at every stage in their life, these tips can benefit most of us. 
Category:Nutrition, Healthy Living, Heart Health
Getting a good night’s sleep could be your best health hack

Getting a good night’s sleep could be your best health hack

Dr Gina Cleo
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Getting a good night’s sleep is one of the best things you can do for your physical and mental wellbeing. But with 2 in 3 adults reporting, they suffer with poor sleep, it’s time to shake things up and make sleep our number one priority. Habit expert, Dr. Gina Cleo, shares her top tips to implementing better sleep habits and getting adequate sleep.   
Category:Healthy Sleep Practices, Self-Care
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