New high-rise schools need green spaces for students to grow: Secondary students at some of Brisbane and Melbourne’s new inner-city “vertical schools” are craving outdoor green spaces to help them feel connected to their environment while also supporting their development. A recent University of Melbourne study has found secondary students at some of Brisbane and […]
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Most medical experts would agree that regular exercise is any activity that involves movement and enables your body to burn calories. Regular physical activity has been linked with good health, boosting energy, and mood enhancement. It is also associated with lowering risks of chronic diseases. There’s a long list of different types of simple exercises […]
Natural remedies: When should they be used in preference to conventional medicine? In a world where modern medicine often takes center stage, natural remedies have been gaining popularity as an alternative or complementary approach to healing. Natural remedies encompass a wide range of treatments derived from nature, including herbs, dietary changes, mindfulness practices, and more. While […]
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Smartphone apps often have the answer to many of our pressing, daily questions. What is the weather forecast for the week? What’s the fastest way to get to your desired destination? Among the almost 3 billion apps available for download on Google Play Store (and just under 2 billion on the Apple App Store), there […]
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Get your passport! Japan considered healthiest nation in the world! Out of all 195 nations across the world, Japan is considered to have the healthiest lifestyle, with the UK taking 16th place 76% of Brits believe they are healthy, compared to only 33% of Germans Since the Covid-19 pandemic, 53% of global respondents claimed they […]
Mining companies are shifting their focus to supporting employee well-being: A new Curtin-led report has found that Australian mining companies have a stronger focus on the physical health and safety of employees compared to employee mental health and well-being, followed by a respectful workplace culture. The report, prepared by the Bankwest Curtin Economics Centre (BCEC) […]
Wellbeing program to help young people rebuild their life after cancer: A digital program enhancing physical and mental wellbeing for young people adjusting to life after cancer, will be developed by The University of Queensland in partnership with cancer support organisation Canteen. The project BALANCE has been awarded $1.37 million from the National Health and Medical […]
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Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food – Hippocrates. What we eat is the most important way to prevent disease, so nutrition should be regarded as the most important way of maintaining good health. Herbs and fruit don’t cost much to buy but their many health-giving properties are often overlooked by modern […]