International Stress Awareness Week is dedicated to raising awareness about stress and its impact on our health and wellbeing. It's often observed during the first week of November and as [...]
It is well established that Australians work some of the longest hours in the developing world. With increased pressures to perform at work, and employers expecting and/or not discouraging unpaid [...]
Motivational interviewing is an evidence-based communication approach that supports the behaviour change conversation in a supporting and encouraging way (Rollnick & Miller, 1995). As motivational interviewing is based on working [...]
Every year on the 31 May, World No Tobacco Day is celebrated across the world. It is a day that raises the profile of the health risks of smoking and [...]
Although the cooler weather makes us want to hibernate, a great way to boost our mood and energy is to get up and go outside for a short walk, ride [...]
It is usually this time of the year when our work responsibilities start to gain momentum, that we truly acknowledge that another year is in full swing. As we settle [...]
Most people who smoke and/or vape believe that their smoking/vaping is ‘just a habit’ and that they’re not addicted. Addiction however, is made up of 3 parts: the physiological dependency [...]
Poor nutrition in Australia is often linked with high energy foods, and/or foods that are high in sugar, salt and saturated fat. Good nutrition plays a key role in the [...]
As we said good-bye to the old, and cheered in the new year, most of us thought about the year ahead and what it might bring. Whatever this year may [...]
With Christmas day quickly approaching, and with many people wishing to connect with family and friends, there are many social get togethers on offer, including plenty of indulgent food and [...]
