September 25, 2023
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Lifestyle

Is it good to have a pet? Health benefits of a family cat or dog

From dog walking to kitten cuddles and even watching fish, pet ownership brings a host of bonuses for your family¡¯s health and wellbeing. Australians own an estimated 24 million pets ¨C with about two-thirds of households living with a furry (or scaly or feathery) friend. And that¡¯s good news because not only are pets fun […]

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Spring clean your life: How to give yourself a lifestyle makeover

The change of season is a perfect opportunity to clean out the cobwebs of your lifestyle. Consider these tips to expel toxic habits and live your best life. Fuel yourself right Good food equals good mood, so one of the best things you can do to put yourself in a positive frame is make sure […]

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Laura Geitz: How retired Australian netballer keeps fit and healthy

Laura Geitz knows how to look after her body, having worn the green and gold and representing her country, yet motherhood has shifted the goal posts.

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New Year¡¯s resolutions ideas: How to make best achievable goals

Before you launch into a hard-core fitness regimen or promise to give up junk food forever, consider this expert advice to make resolutions that will last. Most of us have the best intentions when we make New Year¡¯s resolutions, but the success rate for many is less than stellar. In fact, it is estimated that […]

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Alcohol-free cocktails: Top tips to make non-alcoholic drinks at home

Mix up your summer socialising with delicious, fresh takes on non-alcoholic beverages. The statistics on home drinking habits are in – and they make for some startling reading. The Foundation for Alcohol Research and Education¡¯s annual poll for 2020 – conducted pre-pandemic – found 73 per cent of Australians who drink alcohol most often do […]

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Japanese lifestyle: 5 ways to living longer, happier and healthier

The Japanese enjoy one of the highest life expectancy rates in the world, so what helps the nation live long and live well? If you want to live a long and healthy life, adopting some aspects of Japanese lifestyle may help. The average life expectancy of Japanese females is 87.3 years and 81.2 years for […]

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Healthy Easter treats: Gluten-free hot cross buns, chocolate recipes

Easter can be your first major hurdle if you¡¯ve kicked off the year in a healthy way. But fear not, you can have your cake (OK, chocolate) and eat it too. For those watching their waistlines and working on their health and fitness, Easter can be a truly tricky time. Easter eggs, chocolate bunnies, hot […]

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International No Diet Day: 9 body-positive celebrities to follow

In an image-obsessed world, the anti-diet movement is gaining momentum. And when it comes to body positivity, these celebs and influencers are leading the charge. Once a simple term to describe our eating habits, ¡°diet¡± has spawned a massive industry worth an estimated $6.6 billion in Australia alone. When linked to healthier eating practices and […]

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Costa Rico blue zone: What we can learn about living a happy life

Home to one of the original ¡®blue zones¡¯ and many centenarians, happiness and health converge in Costa Rica. So what can we learn from the Central American hot spot? Curious about what us Aussies can learn from life in a small Central American country with an express lane to happiness? Perhaps the first clue comes […]

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Healthy home: How to change your house to improve your wellbeing

We spend a lot of time at home ¨C so a few simple changes to your surroundings can make a real difference to our health and wellbeing. It¡¯s said Australians spend 90 per cent of their time indoors, with a significant portion of that spent at home. So it makes sense that our endeavours toward […]

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