Health and wellness

Be well informed about how to take the best possible care of your body. Learn how certain medical conditions may affect your weight loss program, and all the things you can do to keep your weigh loss running smoothly.

Yoga - Balancing Mind and Body

19-Jul-2010

Many people think yoga is a bunch of stretches followed by an unusual chant. But did you know that yoga is a wonderful way of keeping fit as well as helping to relieve stress?

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Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome - Are you Affected?

28-Jun-2010

Do you have Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS)? If so you are not alone, this condition affects 5 - 10% of women during their reproductive years. But what exactly is PCOS?

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Can you be a Wii Bit Fitter?

07-Jun-2010

Video games have come a long way since the Atari! The gaming giant Nintendo has even come up with the interactive sporting and exercise games - Wii Fit and Wii Sports designed to get you exercising. But should these replace real exercise?

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Healthy Hobbies for You

31-May-2010

In a past article, we learnt about the benefits of having a hobby and how it can improve our lives. But I know what you are thinking “I don’t have a hobby’. Read on to find a hobby for you.

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World No Tobacco Day - Don’t smoke your life away!

28-May-2009

Tobacco use is one of the biggest public health threats the world has ever faced. Smoking harms nearly every organ in the body, causing many diseases and reducing health in general.

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Food Miles - How far has your food travelled?

17-May-2010

“Food miles” measures the distance food travels from paddock to the plate, and the result should certainly make you think twice about your choices. Read on as we discuss the issues and give you some tips on sustainable eating.

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Your Heart - A True Workaholic!

04-May-2009

May 2nd to 8th is Australian Heart Week. Have you ever considered just how hard your heart works each day? It beats an estimated 100 000 times a day moving blood around your body to and from vital organs and cells. Let's get to know this industrious little worker in a bit more detail.

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Tennis Anyone?

06-Apr-2010

Watching Roger Federer gracing the courts at the last Australian Open can inspire a desire to try a game of tennis even in the most non athletically inclined person. But there is more to tennis than meets the eye, read on to learn more!

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Happy Hobbies make Healthy Habits

15-Mar-2010

“When I was younger I used to...?” As we get older our increased work and family responsibilities can leave very little time to do those things that we used to love doing. However you shouldn’t underestimate the physical and mental benefits gained from leisure activities.

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World Kidney Day - Get to know your Kidneys

09-Mar-2010

The 11th March 2010 is World Kidney Day. The National Kidney Foundation urges everyone to learn more and take steps to preserve kidney health. But why all the fuss? Read on to learn more.

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