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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
How to Make Movement a Regular Habit for a Healthier Life

How to Make Movement a Regular Habit for a Healthier Life

Dr Gina Cleo
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Making movement a regular habit can sound daunting, but with the right tools, it’s within reach for everyone. By redefining exercise, prioritising consistency over intensity, seeking accountability, finding joy in movement, and practicing flexibility, you can create a lifelong movement habit that nourishes your body, mind, and soul. So, lace up your sneakers, stretch those muscles, and get ready for a journey toward a healthier, more vibrant you. 
Category:Fitness, Healthy Lifestyle, Healthy Living
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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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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
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
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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.  
Category:Fitness, Hikes and Walking Trails
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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