by Body of Life | Aug 22, 2013 | Children's health, Healthy Living, Sleep
Australia may be fast asleep to an imminent public health crisis around a lack of sleep. Australians are tired and our health is suffering as a consequence. However it’s time to wake up as it is our teenagers that are suffering the most health issues from this lack of...
by Body of Life | Aug 12, 2013 | Diet & Nutrition, Healthy Living, Men's Health, Women's Health
Diabetes is the fastest growing chronic disease in Australia and is currently the sixth leading cause of death in the country. According to Diabetes Australia, the number of people estimated to have diabetes or pre diabetes is 3.2 million and that figure grows...
by Body of Life | Aug 9, 2013 | Diet & Nutrition, Healthy Living, Men's Health
Many Australians may not be aware that they have high cholesterol according to results released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) this week. A groundbreaking biomedical collection in the Australian Health Survey has revealed an important but frightening...
by Body of Life | Jul 17, 2013 | Back pain, Healthy Living, Men's Health, Women's Health
We recently discussed the risk factors for osteoporosis and how it can be devastating when you have a fall with osteopenia or osteoporosis (read here for more information). But what can you do to help prevent Osteoporosis? Here’s 7 great tips to improve your...
by Body of Life | Jul 5, 2013 | Back pain, Diet & Nutrition, Healthy Living, Men's Health, Women's Health
Osteoporosis may be a silent and hidden condition and yet it’s impact can be catastrophic for some people. Osteoporosis is a condition resulting in an increased risk of fractures due to a loss of density on the bone tissue. Osteoporosis does not normally cause any...
by Body of Life | Jul 3, 2013 | Diet & Nutrition, Healthy Living
There’s nothing quite like enjoying the warmth of the sun on a beautiful Winter’s Day. But many Australians are just not getting enough sunshine to have adequate Vitamin D levels. Before I answer the statement though let’s quickly review Vitamin D. Vitamin D is...
