If you have ever been told you have pre-diabetes, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, or are at risk of falling, resistance exercise can turn things around. Resistance exercises can help to support strength, balance, flexibility and manage chronic disease as we age. ...
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Watching TV and playing computer games are common activities for kids, but it’s important to note that kids who spend long periods of time in front of screens are more likely to have poor physical, social and intellectual development. Activities...
Anyone having trouble getting teenagers to sleep? To fall asleep, stay asleep or achieve a decent sleep? Sleep is such an important aspect of overall health and wellbeing – it’s a time where we can recharge the brain and reduce our...
By Mathew Dick | Principal Lead - Public Health Nutrition This World Obesity Day we are calling for people to work together for change. The message of World Obesity Day 2022 is everybody needs to act. It is only when we...
Moving more is not only good for your body – regular physical activity can also help ease the stress of Queensland’s current COVID-19 wave. If you are struggling to find motivation to be active, learn more about why physical activity...
With Queensland in the grip of the COVID-19 pandemic, it is more important than ever for our greatest assets – frontline health workers – to look after their own health and wellbeing. During these challenging times, the impact on workforce...
For some of us, our first lessons about sleep stemmed from yelling ‘Wake Up Jeff' at the latest episode of the Wiggles. Although the actors of this children’s classic may have changed, the messages about the importance of sleep remain—sleep...
In times like these, it’s not unusual to have trouble sleeping, but it’s important you find a way to relax, rest and recharge. Make some simple and straightforward changes to your lifestyle and reap the rewards. Read on ... Associate Professor...
Recent research shows mental wellbeing is a growing concern for 41% of Queenslanders, particularly those younger than 40. So now's the time to understand the importance of good mental health in our everyday lives and its influence on how we...
With many workplaces adapting to staff working from home, it seems working from home (aka, WFH) is here to stay. Working remotely can mean staff working across multiple locations, situations and circumstances—this is why staying connected and prioritising staff wellbeing...
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