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How can I get more energy?
Are you always tired? Are you envious of friends who seem to have endless energy? Would you like to get more energy yourself? The good news is that you can get more energy. Let’s have a look at some of Read more…
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The high cost of stress at work
Apart from moral and ethical reasons to ensure the mental health of employees, the financial argument is compelling. Mental health disorders are the leading cause of work disability and estimated to cost the global economy up to A$23 trillion by Read more…
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The business of wellness
Call it people power. Or maybe just clever marketing. But the wellness industry – focusing on protecting health rather than treating disease – is on an exponential, vitamin and fitness-fuelled joyride. It’s also fresh enough to offer lucrative opportunities to Read more…
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Stress Burnout Recovery
Photo credit: Katie Moum Being burnt out means feeling empty, devoid of motivation, and beyond caring. You may have no energy, lost hope, or simply be unexcited about life in general. Don’t give up hope because recovery from stress and burnout Read more…
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Stressed? Depressed? Fix your inflamed brain
In the future it seems likely that doctors may prescribe anti-inflammatories for mental health. Why? Because research shows neuroinflammation is an underlying mechanism in depression. In fact people who have depression have been found to have 46% higher levels of Read more…
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Biohacking your way to better health
Biohacking is the new word for tweaking your lifestyle to get healthier. Think of it this way – if your body is a system, then inputs – food, exercise and stress management – can be altered slightly to improve outputs Read more…
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Should you eat more carbs?
Until now, many people have thought reducing carbohydrates is a good idea. Don’t they make us fat? Tired? Or ill? Well, yes, according to eating plans endorsed by celebrities. But the story is more complex than that. Or, put another Read more…
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Stress management: how to find inner peace at work
Amid the chaos and uncertainty of global politics and corporate downsizing, serenity may be as elusive as that performance bonus. Yet for those who face the anguish of aligning personal values with cut-throat strategies, or achieving work-life balance in a Read more…
Wellness Features & Columns
Flying healthy
If you prefer organic food, chemical-free cosmetics, regular exercise and sleep sound enough to recharge your system, airplanes may seem like a carefully constructed form of hell. However, as more airlines recognise that today’s high flier is interested in arriving Read more…
Business
Why green offices boost productivity
More than a breath of fresh air, green offices can boost workspace productivity and save organisations thousands of dollars by dramatically reducing illness and absenteeism. “Our offices are designed to be the best place for people to work effectively,” says Read more…