Five top tips to recover from a fitness event ByEm Batger30 August 2023That moment when you cross the finish line of a challenge you have been training towards for a while can be one of mixed emotions. The huge surge of endorphins make you feel almost euphoric amongst the exhaustion, the elation and relief that it’s over. Even though it’s all done and dusted you owe it to your body to recover properly. How? Read on to find my top five tips to recovery after a big fitness event. Category:Fitness, Healthy Living, Injury and RehabilitationRead MoreWrite a Comment
Alcohol and Our Health - Is there a safe drinking limitByJaime Rose Chambers27 August 2023Alcohol has long been part of many cultures and is still an integral part of many celebrations and events. It’s often also abused and used in excess, at the least making you feel pretty awful, and at its worst, can be fatal to you and to others, such as from road accidents and domestic violence. After decades of research and data collection, The World Health Organisation has recently released a statement on the safest level of drinking and guidelines to keep you and others around you safe from alcohol harm. Category:Nutrition, Healthy Lifestyle, Healthy LivingRead MoreWrite a Comment
If you’re not happy with the way you’re going, go the other way!ByDr. Happy 17 August 2023There are times when it’s wise to listen to your inner voice, and there are times when it may well be better to ignore, or even do the opposite of what you’re telling yourself to do. Category:Mental Health, Stress and Anxiety, Self-CareRead MoreWrite a Comment
Do Couples That Train Together Really Stay Together?ByScott Henderson12 July 2023You don’t have to look much further than the Hemsworths, the Robards, or the Beckhams to realise that working out as a couple can turn in impressive results. But the real benefits go beyond the physical.Category:Fitness, Healthy LivingRead MoreWrite a Comment
Your habits are your brain’s shortcuts ByDr Gina Cleo01 July 2023Did you know that we make on average 35,000 decisions every single day? Because we simply cannot process all of that information, our brains create habits – automations of the behaviours and actions we often repeat. But how – and why – are habits such a big part of our life? Category:Mental Health, Healthy LifestyleRead MoreWrite a Comment
Top Tips for Eating with Diabetes and Pre-DiabetesByJaime Rose Chambers09 November 2022Diabetes 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.Category:Nutrition, General MedicalRead MoreWrite a Comment
Foot-and-Mouth Disease in Indonesia - What to Consider Before TravellingByTammy George17 October 2022Foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) is currently Australia’s biggest biosecurity threat. With international borders opening earlier this year, Australians are returning to their favourite overseas holiday destination, Bali. Soon after Australia’s borders opened, Indonesia experienced its first outbreak of FMD since 1983.Category:General MedicalRead MoreWrite a Comment
Monkeypox Virus Symptoms and Transmission - Debunking the MythsByTammy George17 October 2022Just as the world started to relax a little about COVID-19, a new pandemic hit the news. The World Health Organisation (WHO) announced a multi-country outbreak of monkeypox in July 2022. Since then there have been plenty of myths doing the rounds about what the monkeypox virus is and who are the most vulnerable. Category:General MedicalRead MoreWrite a Comment
Nutrition and Bone HealthByJaime Rose Chambers13 October 2022Nutrition 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. Category:Nutrition, General Medical, Later in LifeRead MoreWrite a Comment
Why you should participate in the annual May 50kByEm Batger01 May 2023The May 50k is an annual virtual fitness event that encourages you to get moving. Walk, Run or move 50km (or more if you please) to raise awareness and much needed funds for the prevention, treatment and finding a cure for Multiple Sclerosis (MS).Category:Healthy LivingRead MoreWrite a Comment
What Is Sound Healing, and Is The Noise Worth The Hype?ByScott Henderson01 May 2023One of the many ancient remedies experiencing a resurgence as part of a holistic approach to health is sound healing. And whilst the practice conjures images of temples, shrines and monasterial robes, there’s ‘sound’ science behind the healing tones of the right instrument.Category:Healthy Living, Stress and AnxietyRead MoreWrite a Comment
Investing in Your Team - How Wellness Programs Boost ProductivityByTammy George21 April 2023With workers spending up to one-third of their life at work, wellness programs are an ideal opportunity to improve workers’ habits and have a positive impact on their health and well-being.Category:Healthy Lifestyle, Healthy LivingRead MoreWrite a Comment
What is the 10-3-2-1-0 Sleep Rule?ByTammy George21 April 2023Getting a good night’s sleep can come down to a few numbers. Following the sleep rule can help you fall asleep faster and enjoy better quality sleep for a healthier body and mind.Category:Healthy Living, Healthy Sleep PracticesRead MoreWrite a Comment
Chronic Pain and the Link to Mental HealthByTammy George24 February 2022Chronic pain doesn’t just have a devastating toll on physical health, but can also impact their mental health and wellbeing, and overall quality of life.Category:Mental Health, General MedicalRead MoreWrite a Comment
4 Tips on How to Ask Someone if They're OkayByTammy George24 February 2022Asking someone if they’re okay can make all the difference - in some cases it could even save a life. Know how to ask and follow up.Category:Mental Health, DepressionRead MoreWrite a Comment
What if Happiness and Life Success Came from Doing LESS … Not MORE? ByDr. Happy 15 December 2021Even when we need something, having more and more of that something, beyond what’s needed, doesn’t necessarily make for better. Category:Mental HealthRead MoreWrite a Comment
Grieving The Loss Of A PetByLaura Vissaritis09 December 2021Grief is such a complicated emotion, and certainly not one that is unique to human beings. It appears in many forms, lasts for various amounts of time and expresses itself in more ways than any other emotion I can think of.Category:Mental Health, Grief and LossRead MoreWrite a Comment