Health and Fitness

by Up to one in ten Australian women might be suffering from a little-known condition called Adenomyosis, which can cause debilitating heavy and painful periods affecting women’s quality of life. New research from Sydney Adventist Hospital has shown that a non-surgical procedure called […]

by   Nearly half of mums who had undergone a C-section birth admitted to feeling unprepared for the procedure, unsure  of what to ask or how to have the conversation with their healthcare professional  Recovery post-C-section of high importance to Aussie mums, […]

by   Times have changed from a reported 70 per cent of people drinking more than usual during COVID to consumers now turning their head to non-alcoholic options with low and non-alcohol drinks projected to increase by 30 per cent by 2024.  […]

by   As Australia’s COVID-19 vaccine rollout begins this week, many people still have questions about the safety of COVID-19 vaccines, both in the short and long term. As vaccine experts, we hear these concerns all the time, and it’s normal to […]

by   You might be surprised to learn that I’ve been working out with a personal trainer for nearly a year now. I’m a pretty average 50-something woman; I’m not particularly buff, nor does my figure resemble any of the thinspiration you […]

by   Exercising when you’re feeling blah may not always be recommended, but in some cases it can serve you well, and be the antidote to having you feel better. Case in point: training around your cycle. The period cycle. Peaches Pilates is […]

by   Slap bang in the midst of the COVID pandemic was not a good time to get a persistent cough but for Sandra it was pretty scary, even though she lived in relatively coronavirus-free Queensland. She wasn’t a smoker, followed all […]

by     Aussies families are being rallied to “spare the lamb” to curb the impact eating meat has on animals, their own health, and the environment. Tammy Fry, the Australian and New Zealand Marketing Director of The LIVEKINDLY Collective, and member […]

by   By Kate Save, CEO and Founder of Be Fit Food It’s normal for people to put their health goals on hold until the new year so they can really enjoy the holiday season. However, we often forget that all of […]

by   Thanks to Christmas and New Year’s, some of us might be feeling the impact of back-to-back celebrations with our livers likely taking the brunt of it.   Because the liver is an essential organ for breaking down toxins, Jeff Butterworth, author […]

by   Stress is an inevitable part of being human. We all experience stress and adversity,  even in normal times (remember those!), from work to family commitments to  health. However, since the outbreak of COVID-19, we have been experiencing a kind  of […]

by Australia’s national science agency, is partnering with Australian food manufacturers and retailers to make it easier for time-poor Australians to choose nutritious ready meals consistent with the successful CSIRO Low Carb Diet and Lifestyle Plan. Be Fit Food, Australia’s leading Doctor […]

by   If you’re one of those women who reaches to unclip your bra clasp as soon as you arrive home, chances are the isolation COVID-19 brought with it was welcome relief for you. In a world where no one can tell […]

by   With summer fast approaching, more of us will be spending our days outside, with weight loss, fitness and general wellbeing becoming a focus for many of us, however Happy Healthy You Naturopath Lauren Jane, says shedding the extra winter weight, […]

by   Eating disorders and disordered eating together are estimated to affect over 16% of the Australian population. These disorders predominantly affect vulnerable women, but men can develop them too, and most people are diagnosed during adolescence and early adulthood. Early diagnosis and […]