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Did you know? "If you've been sitting for an hour, you've been sitting for too long." - James Levine, co-director of Obesity Solutions,...

Improving one area of your health can have a significant impact on many other areas. That's the the idea behind our 'join the dots'...

Do you need some reasons to move more? You've come to the right place! Let's start with these 3 reasons: Walking just 20 minutes a day...

Monday night dinner Black beans are a good source of magnesium and potassium. Maintaining normal body levels of these minerals is...

Did you know? Less than 6 hours sleep = increased risk of heart disease Let's look at some key stats & facts: Studies have found that...

Make some time for shut-eye When stress and anxiety mount during the festive season, it can be hard to fall or stay asleep. But good...

Gone are the days when fatigue was only a concern for traditional round-the-clock industries like mining or transportation. While the...

Mental health in the workplace - here’s what we know: One in 5 Australians will experience a mental illness in any year Almost half (47%)...

Researchers have found that people who followed a Mediterranean style menu closest were 50% less likely to develop depression than those...

With the first signs of spring on the way, it’s natural that thoughts turn to getting outside and making the most of the warmer weather....

Forget the energy drinks when you need some brain power - hit the footpath instead! This image shows us how effective exercise can be for...

Key findings of a recent working from home wellbeing survey cite a deterioration of diet and exercise with 20% of respondents admitting...

Almost half of all deaths from type 2 diabetes, heart disease and stroke are linked to a poor diet. Worldwide, it has been estimated that...

Mental illness was a recognised risk before the COVID-19 outbreak and this has now escalated due to the impact of isolation, economic...

Health by Design has recently forged a relationship with Healthfully, a well-credentialled technology company. They have created...

Mental Illness and the pre COVID-19 situation 45% of the total Australian population will experience diagnosed anxiety or depression...

Everything you think, learn, see and do shapes your brain and changes your life. Here are 10 ideas that require nothing more than your...

Amid all the changes of COVID-19 pandemic, it's important to maintain a sense of social connection both at work & in your personal life.

Poor sleep, stress and anxiety are all normal and understandable reactions to the current COVID-19 pandemic we find ourselves in. These...

There is a real, current challenge for people and companies in staying ‘mentally fit’ right now. But where there is a challenge, there is...