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Osteoporosis: Prevention and Treatment.

OSTEOPOROSIS: Prevention and Treatment Diet and lifestyle factors can impact our bone strength, and the risk of osteoporosis. The most effective way of strengthening bones and preventing an osteoporot... More

6 effects stress has on your body

All of us will stress face at some point in our life. Whether it’s an impending deadline at work, the pressure that comes from managing your own business, renovating a home, or running a househo... More

At home exercises to get you moving

Whether you’re trying to save money, live in a remote area, or simply can’t spare the time to work out, there are lots of ways that you can get active from the comfort of your home. No mat... More

Certain groups urged to get influenza vaccine this flu season

It might only be April, but 2019 is already shaping up to be a tough year for influenza. Hospitals, GPs and aged care facilities are reporting abnormally high cases of influenza detections. To date, ... More

Common sense for the common cold. Tips to stay healthy during winter

Brace for it, yes… Winter is coming. And so are more than your fair share of common colds. What is the common cold? The common cold is caused by a virus, which is a small infectious agent, small... More

Flu Vaccinations 2018

Why do you need a flu vac every year? Influenza vaccines, also known as flu shots or flu needles, are vaccines that protect against infection by Influenza viruses. A new version of the vaccine is dev... More

Flu vaccinations for the 2019 season

When it comes to protecting yourself and your family from the cold and flu, it seems that everyone has a different strategy – from rugging up in warm clothes to eating raw cloves of garlic. One ... More

How much screen time is too much?

More than ever before, our lives are spent in front of screens. We use them for work, play, socialising and even running errands. Our children can be exposed to screens from infancy and therein begins... More

How to care for wounds

Wounds are one of the most common types of injuries that people experience. Whether it’s a cut from a thorn in the garden, a burn from a hot kettle, or a scrape from falling off a bike, it’... More

How to get a good nights sleep

The importance of sleep is often underestimated and plays an essential role in how we feel day to day. A good night’s sleep can improve mental and physical well-being improving your quality of l... More

How to get better sleep

Everyone sleeps, but it’s only recently that the media and researchers are beginning to realise just how important sleep is for our overall health. A lack of sleep can impact our immunity, our a... More

How to stay healthy on a budget

These days, it seems like a new wellness trend is popping up every week. Magazines, bloggers and celebrities seem to regularly tout the benefits of pricey superfoods, expensive supplements and treatme... More

Multivitamins for the whole family

Our bodies need vitamins and minerals to stay healthy and most are sourced from the foods we eat. But sometimes eating the recommended amount of fruit, vegetables and protein each day is hard for the ... More

The everyday vitamins your body needs

Most people know that vitamins and minerals play an essential role in good health and that it’s important to try and get these nutrients through our diet. At any one time, there are many things ... More

To work or not to work?

Best practice for flu season, and office protocol when cold and flu strikes your desk The pressure to push through the fog when we get sick rises in today’s day and age with an ever-increasing ... More

Vitamins for healthy adults

In an ideal world, each of us would get the vitamins and minerals that we need through our diets. Unfortunately, many of us struggle to consume the types and quantities of real foods to give us nutrie... More