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Family including Dad and two children playing soccer for xercise and wellbeing

Exercise in the pursuit of happiness

health and wellbeing
Often overlooked are the benefits exercise and physical activity can have for your mental health. Exercise can have a significant impact on your mood and mental wellbeing, not just your physical health.

Wednesday, 13 March 2019

diabetes 3pm slump

Beat the winter blues

health and wellbeing
The cold weather is upon us and for some this can affect our mood, leading us to feel sluggish and gloomy, and increasing our levels of stress.

Thursday, 31 May 2018

A woman's hand feels a little girl's forehead to check her temperature.

Managing your child's sick days

health and wellbeing
We’ve put together a list of tips to help you and your child living with type 1 diabetes manage their diabetes on sick days. If you are concerned about your child’s health speak to a health professional immediately.

Tuesday, 29 May 2018

The key to successful ageing

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It is no secret we are living longer than at any other point in history. While this is great news what it doesn’t tell us is whether the increase in life expectancy is matched by good health.

Thursday, 29 March 2018

A magic pill if ever there was one?

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What if I told you there was a pill you could take that would universally decrease your risk of weight gain, coronary heart disease, stroke, and multiple forms of cancer, all with little to no side effects?

Thursday, 1 March 2018

Man asleep on sofa with his dog

Sleep and diabetes

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Sleep is vital to many of our bodily functions and with an estimated 45% of Australian’s suffering from inadequate sleep, it's something worth paying attention to.

Monday, 14 June 2021

5 responses to unsolicited advice

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Living with diabetes can be challenging enough and getting unsolicited advice can make you feel frustrated, isolated or upset. Managing these conversations can be difficult and you don’t have to do it by yourself.

Thursday, 20 April 2017

Safe summer fun

health and wellbeing
Like clockwork, when the weather warms up Aussies head out to the water. Swimming is a great way to socialise and be active, just keep in mind these diabetes summer safety tips.

Thursday, 12 January 2017

Sit less, move more

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When you add up all the hours you spend sitting in a day, you might be surprised. Sedentary behaviour can lead to type 2 diabetes, insulin resistance, obesity and other health complications, so take a look at our tips to sit less and move more.

Thursday, 5 January 2017

Make a splash

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Whether it'se taking a dip at the beach, jumping in the local swimming pool or even dancing away in an aqua aerobics class; you are definitely doing yourself a favour by getting in the water.

Tuesday, 3 January 2017

Holiday season survival

health and wellbeing
Accredited Practising Dietitian Karissa Woolfe imparts her tips on how to eat, drink and maintain a healthy relationship with food over the holiday season.

Monday, 19 December 2016

Yes you can!

health and wellbeing
Do you regularly find excuses not to exercise? Whether it's time, energy or motivation, working through there barriers is all about changing your mindset and working on positive self-talk.

Thursday, 24 November 2016

Family including Dad and two children playing soccer for xercise and wellbeing

Exercise the whole family can enjoy

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Exercise plays an important role in our health, but with a family to look after it can often be a difficult thing to find time for. Instead of trying to escape the kids to go the gym or for a run, why not include the kids into your routine?

Wednesday, 28 September 2016

5 tips for better health

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When we want to make healthy changes, often the biggest hurdle is changing everything all at once. Try these five tips and take positive steps towards better health.

Friday, 10 January 2020

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