Top Tips for Bad Posture – What Can We Do?24 October 2018Are you slouching right now as you're reading this? If you've answered yes, don't worry, it's something we all do. However, poor posture can wreak havoc on your overall health, whether you're deskbound, carrying the children or hitting the gym, your posture is so important. According to physiotherapist expert, Em Batger, "Posture is a daily practice. The few minor changes you can make may add up to be the major change your body needs to prevent posture related pain and dysfunction." With this in mind, Em provides some quick guidelines we can implement for good postural hygiene. Category:PhysiotherapyRead MoreWrite a Comment
Caring For Your Teeth as You Get Older 23 October 2018How can you protect your ageing smile? According to dental expert, Dr. Emma, "Gone are the days of false teeth being inevitable. More people are keeping their natural teeth to a much older age, which has presented dentists and their patients with a new set of challenges. There are factors which are unique to the mature mouth, and treating it the same way you did when you were 21 is likely no longer appropriate." In her latest article for HIF Dr. Emma explains some of the changes you can expect to see as your teeth age, and what you can do to keep your teeth in the best shape possible. Category:Dental HealthRead MoreWrite a Comment
Chicken Satay Skewers with Peanut Sauce18 October 2018Hands 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! Category:RecipesRead MoreWrite a Comment
Dogs and Stick Injuries 17 October 2018Many dogs love to chew sticks, carry sticks and chase sticks but did you know that they can be very hazardous to dogs? In this short clip with our friends at Pooches at Play, veterinary expert, Dr Melissa Meehan sits down with ‘Hif’ to discuss the stick injuries that can happen and how we can keep our dogs safe with some friendly alternatives. Category:Pet Health, Veterinary adviceRead MoreWrite a Comment
Cortisol, Stress and your Health15 October 2018Cortisol helps you get out of bed in the morning but if you have too much, its effects on the body can be dangerous. Discover the link between cortisol, stress and health. Category:Healthy LifestyleRead MoreWrite a Comment
Is Gut Health the Key to Better Mental Health and Wellbeing?15 October 2018Could 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. Category:Healthy LifestyleRead MoreWrite a Comment
Mental Health Week 201812 October 2018The week of October 7 to October 13 is officially “Mental Health Week”. But what is it? And why do we need it? We caught up with Mental health professional, Dr. Happy to hear his thoughts on mental health in Australia and why it’s so important to raise awareness and constructive action around this subject that too many of us often keep private.Category:Mental HealthRead MoreWrite a Comment
Making changes – you know what you want to do but here’s how to do it03 October 2018It's great to have goals. Often, our goals are about changes we want to make in our lives - like eating right, getting fit, or doing better at work or school. The easy part is knowing what change you want to make, but the challenge is planning how to get there and sticking to it. With this in mind, mental health expert Dr. Happy, shares his simple strategy on how to achieve your goals by implementing positive changes.Category:Mental HealthRead MoreWrite a Comment
12-Minute Cherry Tomato Pasta (Pasta Sciue Sciue)02 October 2018Need 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.Category:RecipesRead MoreWrite a Comment
World Heart Day28 September 2018Did you know that Cardiovascular disease is the world’s number one killer? Every year, September 29 is World Heart Day and this year’s theme is “My Heart, Your Heart”. This global campaign encourages individuals, families, communities and governments to take charge of their heart health and that of others. With this in mind, we chatted to HIF blogger and cardiothoracic surgeon Dr Nikki Stamp who explains what the difference between a heart attack and a cardiac arrest is and offers her advice on how we can help others’ hearts.Category:General MedicalRead MoreWrite a Comment
How to Keep Your Pet Calm When They Visit the Vet27 September 2018Many dogs dislike going to the vet, the sounds and the smells can cause your fur-baby to be stressed and anxious, but it doesn't have to always be that way. Vet visits are essential to the health and wellbeing of your four-legged friend, so we asked Laura V to share her top tips to make your dog’s life easier on these very important visits. Category:Pet HealthRead MoreWrite a Comment
The 5 Most Common Questions a Nutritionist Gets AskedEvery 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.Category:NutritionRead MoreWrite a Comment