7 Foods for Beautiful Eyes and 20/20 Vision
Eye health is an important area that needs extra care; to that end Dr. Anna Sui from PersonalEyes shares top tips to ensure maximum eye health.
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Running Basics for the Recreational Runner
Running is not as simple as lacing up your sneakers and heading out the door. Karl Lockett is a Sydney-based sports podiatrist and a leading heel pain specialist whose tips will put the fun back into your fun run.
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Realifex the App puts Mental Health on the Map
Realifex is the latest app to be developed in an effort to help lower mental health issues in people. We all lead busy lives and therefore have little time for comprehensive thinking. This is why the app is such a success. Unlike social media platforms such as Facebook and Instagram that push us to self-edit, the Realifex app allows us to reflect on our lives.
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5 Quick Health Hacks for Spring
Spring is the perfect time to give your health the kick-start it needs after a sluggish winter. Researchers have found that during winter a whopping 44% of Australians pile on up to 5 kilos of excess weight. During the warmer months our bodies naturally crave lighter meals. By making a number of small adjustments and including more fresh produce in our meals and exercising regularly, you can significantly improve your wellbeing. Expert scientist Sheila Zhou shares some of her expert health hacks:
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Glass Half Full Week Starts Today
The Glass Half Full Campaign is a great initiative which aims to promote healthy self-esteem, self-awareness and encourage all of us to see personal situations in a positive light. We can all look at a personal situation with optimism or pessimism, and the aim of the campaign is to help Australians take the first step in the journey towards building a stronger self esteem. Now in its second year, the Glass Half Full campaign is gaining traction with its message on how to make a fresh start in gaining a positive sense of self and new outlook on life.
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Stress linked to diabetes and premature aging
Stress can have a bigger impact on health than what was once believed. As more and more research has been found to support their findings, experts such as Timothy Olds urge the community to seek a better understanding of the effect stress has on their bodies and find ways to mitigate it. At the upcoming ADS/ADEA Annual Scientific Meeting, Professor Olds who is from the department of Behavioural Epidemiology at the University of South Australia will highlight how he believes life stresses have the potential to manifest into non-communicable diseases such as diabetes, stroke, asthma, heart disease, depression and osteoporosis.
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Snoregust 2015: Take Action Against Snoring
Snoregust is the big push snorers and their partners need to take action against snoring. Starting from August 1, Snoregust will be embarking on a month-long campaign to get people talking about snoring and push them to find a solution. Snoring affects a huge number of Australians (men in particular) yet it is statistically unlikely any action will be taken to stop it.
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Karma Wellness Water the Delicious Water Substitute
Karma Wellness Water makes it easier to meet your daily water intake requirements. The benefits of getting your full 8oz of water a day are well known. From helping you look and feel better to boosting brain powder and reducing fatigue, water is an essential element of our health. Approximately 60% of our body weight is water so topping up during the day especially during exercise or hot weather is important. With our many commitments and fast pace of living and daily routines getting in the way, it can be a challenge to drink the amount of water we really need.
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The Inada Dreamwave Massage Chair
Inada Dreamwave is the only massage chair on the market that is able to provide an authentic shiatsu massage. Massage is no longer considered a mere indulgence; it has become an established practice that has many benefits that encompass relaxation and healing. Massage is able to successfully treat a range of disorders from back pain to anxiety and high blood pressure. Physical soothing of the body’s soft tissue triggers deep relaxation and pain relief. The brain releases chemicals and endorphins, which promotes a feeling of well being.
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Cosmetic Surgery Red Flags
Cosmetic surgery is fraught with red flags and potentially fatal or irreversible risks. It’s not something that can or should be done without extensive research and mental, emotional and physical preparation. At Australia’s largest cosmetic surgery provider, The Cosmetic Institute, patients are the first priority. With the appointment of registered psychologist Maria Faustino, The Cosmetic Institute is taking further steps to ensure patients are mentally and emotionally equipped to undergo surgery. Faustino consults with patients in TCI’s state of the art Internationally Accredited clinics in Sydney from her office in Sydney’s CBD.
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