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Boost your health with incidental exercise and movement snacks
Incidental exercise and movement snacks are simple ways to weave more physical activity into your busy life. This article explores how these small bursts of movement can improve your heart health, mood, and energy levels, while fitting seamlessly into your routine. We’ll explain what incidental exercise and movement snacks are, why they’re so effective, and…
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The five most important lifestyle factors for longevity and health span
Want to live a long, vibrant life full of energy and purpose? In this article we share the five most critical lifestyle factors that can boost both your life span and your health span, backed by robust scientific research. We also outline five practical steps to help you maximise your potential for a longer, healthier…
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Tips for better sleep
Lack of sleep negatively affects concentration, motor skills and mood. It’s also been linked to increased risk of a range of health conditions, such as heart disease. Poor quality sleep can make it difficult for people to function properly in every day life. For example, their productivity at work may decline or they may feel…
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Maintaining a healthy lifestyle when working from home
Maintaining a healthy lifestyle has benefits not just for your health and wellbeing, but also in boosting your work productivity. Working from home can pose both opportunities and challenges for staying healthy. You might have more time to exercise, with time recouped from not having to commute to work, or you might have family distractions…
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An introduction to Yoga
Yoga is an ancient practice dating back thousands of years. First originating in India, yoga has become immensely popular in modern times and is now widely practised across the globe. There are many different yoga schools, philosophies and approaches, but most modern forms outside of India focus on a ‘yoga as exercise’ approach. Although approaches…
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From around the web: 3 simple tips for creating a healthier office
According to Aussie startup MOVI, most office workers sit for at least 11 hours a day and 70% of Australian adults don’t move their bodies enough each day. MOVI’s article on SmartCompany outlines three tips to get workers moving: make health a priority at work; walking meetings instead of sitting meetings; and move your body…
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Body mass index (BMI) calculator
BMI Calculator BMI ranges Underweight: less than 18.5 BMI Healthy: 18.5 – 24.9 BMI Overweight: 25 – 29.9 BMI Obese: greater than 30 BMI What is BMI? Body Mass Index (BMI) is a method for determining whether you’re in a healthy weight range for your height. BMI is a value derived from the weight and…
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From around the web: why you shouldn’t use your towel to wipe down equipment at the gym
Stop using your towel to wipe down equipment at the gym! Experts say that your gym towel is collecting a frightening array of bacteria and viruses that could make you sick. Use disposable wipes and hand sanitiser instead. And wash your gym towel regularly! See the article on ABC Life for more Image credit: Brandon.wiggins,…
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From around the web: women need to boost iodine intake before pregnancy for optimal brain development
A study has found that women are at risk of iodine deficiency during pregnancy. ABC News has reported that a team at the University of Tasmania’s Menzies Institute for Medical Research found that taking an iodine supplement before becoming pregnant was key to maintaining adequate levels of the essential micronutrient during pregnancy. See the article…
