There are so many health tips out there, it is tricky to sort fact from fiction.  Tom Hamilton has done the hard work for you.

Hopefully you will find yourself lazing by a pool or the ocean at some time over this summer.  Christie Gardner thought that an anatomy quiz might be fun.  How much do you know about how your body works?  A score of less than 3?  You need to read all of our blogs!! Question 1: What connects […]

As we approach the busiest time of year, filled with Christmas parties and lazy summer days, it is hard to find the time to exercise. Often people loathe the thought of having to exercise in the heat and decide to avoid it all together. The recommendation for physical activity in adults is at least 150 […]

Everyone has their preferred sleeping position but if you are carrying an injury, or you suffer from ongoing back or neck pain, some are better than others. There is no one right position for sleeping but generally speaking, when you are sleeping the aim is to keep the body in a neutral position. when you are […]

Back to school and back to swimming lessons.  It reminded us that swimming is a popular and incredibly healthy year-round sport in Australia, with people of all ages participating for both recreation and competition. We recommend it for lots of people all the time.  Swimming provides an all-body workout with lots of repetitive actions with […]

FREE blood pressure checks at the healthy body company this week for National Stroke Week (Monday 12th September – Friday 16th September) A stroke occurs when there is insufficient blood flow to an area of the brain. The affected brain cells are deprived of oxygen and begin to die.  This can lead to a loss […]

Did you know that more than half of Australia adults are not active enough? If you don’t know the amount of exercise recommended each week, or if your lifestyle involves very little physical activity, keep reading to discover some benefits of being active and tips to get you moving. Physical activity includes anything that: gets you […]

Let’s cut to the chase. Exercise is good for you, and everyone else as well.  If you happen to be suffering from pre-diabetes or type 2 diabetes, there is a whole lot of research demonstrating some very specific benefits from exercise. Rates of Diabetes are increasing in Australia As people become more sedentary and the […]

Did you know it’s Sleep Awareness Week?  Why you may ask?  Did you know that sleep is vital for mental health, physical health, quality of life and safety?  It also supports growth and development in children and teens.  Are you getting enough?  Probably not! Not enough sleep – what then? Sleep debt or sleep deficit […]