Many of us know that being physically active is one of the best ways to reduce our risk of heart disease. But how do you stay motivated and make physical activity a regular, and enjoyable, part of your life?
Cardiovascular disease – diseases of the heart and blood vessels, such as heart attack and stroke –...
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How hormones impact mental health
What’s the connection between hormones and mental health? How do our hormonal changes affect our emotional wellbeing? And what are some ways we can nurture positive mental health?
To answer all these questions and more, as part of Women’s Health Week, Jo Roberts of Jean Hailes recently spoke to Professor of Psychiatry and Director of the...
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Physical activity – the way to better heart health
It’s fun, free and widely available. It’s also a “wonder medicine”, according to Adjunct Professor Trevor Shilton, the director of active living at the Heart Foundation.
What is it? It’s physical activity. And it’s a sure-fire way to build your heart health, and improve your overall health and well-being at the same time.
However, with 56% of...
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Human connection: how friendships help our mental health
Friendships aren’t just about having people to share experiences with. As psychologist Caroline Anderson explains, friendships are crucial to not only our mental, emotional and overall health, but fulfil an innate human need, too.
Learn why we crave close-knit friends, how to have micro-moments of connection with friends and strangers alike, and steps you can take...
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