The Diet That Can Help Counteract StressByScott Henderson14 May 2023According to a recent report, eating a Mediterranean diet can reduce the effects of stress and, and as an added bonus, puts the brakes on the ageing process in our nervous system.Category:Mental Health, Healthy Living, Stress and AnxietyRead MoreWrite a Comment
The benefits of ice baths and cold immersionByEm Batger13 May 2023Ice 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 RehabilitationRead MoreWrite a Comment
Simple Ways To Boost Your Immune System ByDr. Michela Sorensen10 May 2023With winter fast approaching, everything is looking for the magic solution to supercharge their immune system. The reality is, there isn’t one quick fix. The best way to support your immune system is actually pretty simple, and it doesn’t involve spending a fortune on lotions and potions. Category:Healthy Living, Conditions and TreatmentsRead 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
What is Considered to Be a Healthy Cholesterol Level in Australia?ByTammy George28 September 2022Knowing the healthy range for cholesterol and getting tested can help reduce your risk of heart disease.Category:General Medical, Heart HealthRead MoreWrite a Comment
When to Go to the Emergency Room vs Urgent Care - How to Make the DecisionByTammy George11 August 2022It’s important to know the difference between a hospital emergency room and an urgent care centre so you know when it’s the right time to visit either.Category:General Medical, Hospital StaysRead MoreWrite a Comment
Flu Vaccine and COVID-19 Vaccine - Do You Need Both?31 May 2022With borders open and COVID-19 restrictions eased, health experts predict this year could be a bad flu season. So, do you need a vaccination for both the flu and COVID-19?Category:General Medical, COVID-19, Flu Vaccinations, VaccinesRead MoreWrite a Comment
Fight the Flu this WinterByDr. Michela Sorensen29 April 2022After the past few years, you would be forgiven for thinking that COVID-19 is the only virus that exists. But our little friend influenza, which seems to have been on a little hiatus for the past two years, it is back with a vengeance. And our fear this is that it might team up with COVID and result in the ultimate power couple – “flurona”. The good news, it is pretty simple to protect yourself by simply having your annual flu jab. Want to know more? Let’s cover the basics – who, what, when and why of the annual influenza vaccination.Category:General MedicalRead MoreWrite a Comment
Gluten-Free Sea Salt Double Choc Chip Cookies ByJaime Rose Chambers02 April 2023These gluten-free sea salt double choc chip cookies sound decadent and naughty but I’ve swapped out a few ingredients using almond meal instead of flour, olive oil instead of butter and coconut sugar to sweeten. With a little crunch of sea salt on top to bring out those chocolate flavours. You’ll love them! Category:Recipes, Healthy LivingRead MoreWrite a Comment
Fear - inaction - missed opportunities ByBen Nash20 March 2023It’s natural to be fearful of things you don’t understand, and fear is the single biggest roadblock that will stop you from investing as much as you could or should. In this article, finance expert Ben Nash covers his top tips for how to overcome investing fear and get ahead faster. Category:Healthy Lifestyle, Healthy Living, Member ValueRead MoreWrite a Comment
Top 10 Nutrition Tips for a Healthy HeartByJaime Rose Chambers18 March 2023It 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 HealthRead MoreWrite a Comment
Should You Still Workout If You’re Feeling Sick?ByScott Henderson04 March 2023When we start to fall sick, our workouts are often the first of our routines to fall by the wayside. However in a twist to the old rhetoric, it turns out that certain workouts may actually bolster our immunity response. Arm yourself with this knowledge as we enter the 2023 flu season.Category:Fitness, General Medical, Healthy LivingRead MoreWrite a Comment
How Not To Be Controlled By Your Thoughts And FeelingsByDr. Happy 09 December 2021Your thoughts, too, can either add to your moods in a positive way or … not. You might not always be aware of them, just like the music playing in the background, but they can still have an effect anyway.Category:Mental HealthRead MoreWrite a Comment
5 Ways to Prepare for Lockdown - How to Maintain Your Mental HealthByTammy George13 October 2021Lockdowns can be difficult on everyone. Missing celebrations and catching up with friends and family can take a mental toll but there are a few things you can do to be mentally prepared should you go into lockdown again. Category:Mental Health, COVID-19, LonelinessRead MoreWrite a Comment
3 Practical Mental Health Tips From A GPByDr. Preya Alexander Dr. Preeya shares her 3 practical tips to help you look after your brain in these tricky times.Category:Mental Health, Self-CareRead MoreWrite a Comment
Bouncing Forward – Using Adversity to Become Stronger and BetterByDr. Happy 13 September 2021At the risk of stating the obvious, times have been tough for many of us. Since the outbreak of Covid-19 in early 2020, in some way or other we’ve all faced challenges – challenges to our physical and psychological health, as well as our occupational and financial wellbeing.Category:Mental Health, Healthy Lifestyle, Self-CareRead MoreWrite a Comment