By NHC As Mental Health Week shines a light on mental health and wellbeing, new research reveals that a large number of Australians are actively choosing to ignore a common health condition that is known to cause or exacerbate mental health issues. Hearing loss is a common condition suffered by one in six Australians and, when untreated, has been proven to cause social … [Read more...] about Why you need to get your hearing tested for Mental Health Week
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Caravan and camping trips proven to benefit women’s health
Following a week where Australian women have been encouraged to focus on their health, research has revealed a variety of important benefits of caravan and camping trips. In today’s modern society, life is busier than ever and women all around Australia are working around the clock to balance work, family life, relationships, and other activities. Throughout National … [Read more...] about Caravan and camping trips proven to benefit women’s health
Women of Balance: Samantha Lippiatt’s passion to create your perfect wellness holiday
Tell us a little bit about yourself and your current job? My name is Samantha, I am the Managing Director of Australia’s first dedicated wellness travel company, Health and Fitness Travel. We are dedicated to creating healthy holidays that improve lives. The majority of our clientele are busy, professional women, seeking to travel for their physical or mental well-being and … [Read more...] about Women of Balance: Samantha Lippiatt’s passion to create your perfect wellness holiday
Women and heart disease
By Jean Hailes health writer Rhonda Garad If I were to ask you what health condition women are most affected by, what would your response be? Breast cancer? Ovarian cancer? The answer may surprise you. Women are affected by heart disease more than any other condition – across all ages, not just in our older years. About 29 women die every day from heart disease in … [Read more...] about Women and heart disease
Why strength training is a must-do after 50
As we age, our muscle mass, joint flexibility, bone density and fitness deteriorate – and whether we like it or not, co-ordination, balance and strength start to change. Where it was once believed that these changes were an unavoidable part of ageing, research now suggests that the rate of this deterioration is also due to inactivity. It is now widely believed that increasing … [Read more...] about Why strength training is a must-do after 50
