About a third of Australian adults don’t get the amount of sleep they need every night according to the Australasian Sleep Health Foundation. If you are not getting a good night sleep regularly, you are more likely to be unhealthy. In fact, The BMJ Journal published...
Vitamins are organic compounds necessary for the overall health and wellbeing of our bodies. They can be found naturally in food, however we often need to ingest them because our bodies either don't produce them in sufficient quantities, or because in some cases they don't...
The immune system requires constant upkeep, which is where most of us go wrong - we wait for a cold to hit before we begin our “immunity loading”. But we shouldn't wait until we're knee-deep in tissues and Codral boxes; health is fragile and you...
The fashion industry is overwhelmed by brands going sporty, but those seasoned fitness enthusiasts among us know well that quality and quantity don’t necessarily go hand-in-hand when buying fitness brands. However, thanks to this increased variety in fitness gear, we now have access to a...
The benefits of good posture are both physical and emotional. Poor posture can negatively affect your breathing, circulation, digestion and the wear and tear of joints and muscles. Psychologically, research has shown that posture can affect our emotions and thoughts, in the same way that...
GUEST POST BY MATHEW FOSTER Contrary to common belief, achy joints are not an inevitable by-product of old age. By eating the right foods and following a proper diet, one can maintain strong, healthy joints and bones, and a fit, active lifestyle well into the twilight...
Ageing is inevitable. There's no way to ward off old age unless you have discovered an elixir of immortality. Wrinkles, sapping energy and a weakened body may be pushing you towards the mid-life crisis. So, is life going to be like this from now on? Heavens, no. Just because...
Good sleep is very important, but unfortunately, it is something many of us don't get. If you’re a rich and famous celebrity who is always in the public eye and under scrutiny, a good night’s sleep is perhaps even more important. Despite this, many historical...
GUEST POST BY EMILY PHAM If you've heard good things about the beauty benefits of almonds, but you're not convinced they're worth the premium price tag, you won't think twice about adding them to your shopping list when you discover the multitude of perks this power...
Whether you prefer rugged mountain bike terrain, or the smooth, long stretches between mountains, one thing is for sure - there are few fitness activities that offer the sense of fulfilment the way cycling does. It's also an affordable and healthy way to see the...