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High blood pressure can be a silent killer because many people have it and don’t even know so we look at ways you can reduce your risk. Hypertension – also known as high blood pressure – affects a lot of people and while some require medications to treat it, others can reduce blood pressure risk…

How much should you exercise each week? Some people exercise a lot while others may not be able to or shy away from it. Some of us are just too busy. The past 18 months with various places in lockdown have also made it harder to play organised sport or get out for a walk.…

Could You Benefit From High-Intensity Interval Training? Book A Health Check With Us To Find Out More Did you know that, according to the Department Of Health, more than half of all Australian adults are not active enough [1]? And while a sedentary lifestyle is negatively impacting short- and long-term health, it can often be…

Physical Activity For Older Adults Keeping active is important at every age, but did you know that older adults require just as much exercise as adults — with an emphasis on balance and strength training? A growing body of research has illustrated the importance of choosing an active lifestyle over a sedentary one, particularly for…

Pregnancy is a time when women should focus on nurturing their health and wellbeing — both physical and mental. And while we understand that exercise is an important factor in keeping both mother and child healthy, it can be difficult determining exactly what kind of exercise you should be doing. Here, we share some of…

Dementia affects approximately 1 in 15 Aussies who are aged 65 or over. While it’s more common in older people, dementia can strike people in their 40s and 50s. Dementia is not a normal part of the aging process, in fact, it’s a collection of symptoms of long-term brain disorders including Alzheimers. It can include…

With the weather warming up, it’s often a time that people start considering the health of their skin. And even though sun damage can happen at any time of the year, it’s important that Queenslanders educate themselves about skin cancer — and protect their skin to prevent further damage. If it’s been awhile since your…

While both men and women are susceptible to various health conditions, some issues affect Australian men differently — and more commonly. Men’s health issues are also largely determined by lifestyle rather than genetics, with Men’s Health Week stating that 70% is attributed to lifestyle choices, while 30% is determined by genetics. In Australia, the leading…

While men and women both can be susceptible to chronic health problems, there are certain issues which affect women differently — and more severely. Women’s Health doesn’t just focus on the issues of breast cancer, cervical cancer or pregnancy; it is a holistic approach to healthcare for women, so you can receive the best possible…

What a turbulent year 2020 has turned out to be. With the world gripped by the coronavirus pandemic and the latest COVID stats and government restrictions dominating news platforms, it’s easy to become more concerned about the potential of community transmission than it is to address concerns about your own mental health and general wellbeing.…