5 best places to go in Italy for wellness retreats

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The concept of wellness in Italy isn’t new. In fact, it’s ancient. Extending well past 1,500 years to the Ancient Romans whose passion for baths, public bathing and their freedom and flexibility with sumptuousness and nudity is now only too-well known. Good things the modern day ‘Romans’ – the Italians – are keeping the tradition […]

Huawei launches new wearables in response to healthier lifestyles

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For many of us, the pandemic has changed the way we think about our health and physical activity, pivoting towards a healthier way of life. Recent findings have revealed Australians have had a rethink about their behaviours towards their health, with four in 10 Aussies claiming they are prioritising their health now more than they […]

Doritos is supporting Aussies to be bold and Reach Out

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Doritos have partnered with mental health service ReachOut to encourage all Australians to be bold, and reach out when they’re feeling blue to have the important conversations needed to stay connected and safe. 

Colour up your workout with Wild Mingo exercise mats

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Wild Mingo’s exercise mats look just as stunning as their namesake (flamingos), bringing a fair whack of colour and excitement to your workout at home, at the gym or otherwise. The eco-friendly mats are made from recycled materials and featuring the work of local artists, each mat is designed to bring colour and movement into your daily […]

You need to chill out – and here are 3 pro tips to get you there

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As we enter the third year of the pandemic, it can be harder to find a moment for ourselves to practice mindfulness and navigate through what can be a challenging time for many.  We sat down with clinical psychologist and mindfulness expert, Emily Toner, to share her 3-step guide to quietening internal chatter.  Step 1 […]

Still in lockdown? Here are 4 top home workouts by Tim Robards

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New South Wales might be kicking goals when it comes to Freedom Day, but for the rest of us – and probably Sydneysiders all over again, let’s be honest – working out at home is still very much a thing. So, we spoke to Tim Robards, Medibank’s Live Better at Home Program ambassador and what’s […]

How important is it to protect your joints when you’re highly active?

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Protecting our joints for optimal performance today is one thing, futureproofing them to continue to challenge yourself physically later in life is another. It used to be widely accepted that joint pain as we age was inevitable, and simply due to ‘wear and tear’ – a catch phrase to explain any pain, loss of mobility […]

5 of the most-watched summer Olympic opening ceremonies

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The opening ceremony is one of the best-loved parts of any Olympic games, as it signals a summer of sport across the world. But with a whole host of countries providing what can only be described as spectacular, shows lasting multiple hours, which ones proved the most popular among a global audience? As part of […]

How to cope with stress according to the health experts

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Stress is a normal reaction that many people will experience either physically or emotionally at many points in their life. The human body is actually designed to experience stress and react to it. It can actually be positive in terms of keeping us alert and motivated, however too much stress can become toxic to the […]

Here’s how to do intermittent fasting safely and sustainably

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By Gabrielle Newman – The Fast 800 Science is evolving all the time, and it’s important to be aware of all the latest findings. It is also important to be discerning of these findings. There have been news headlines in recent years suggesting that intermittent fasting, in particular 16:8 time restricted eating, doesn’t work (fasting […]