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    Who are Men’s Sheds of WA?

    • Jun 08, 2026
    • by Guest Author

    Men's Sheds have become essential community hubs in WA, offering preventative mental health support.

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    Eat Well Without the Effort: Easy Meal Ideas That Work

    • Jun 08, 2026
    • by LiveLighter

    Are you new to cooking or looking for simple ways to eat well for one? Here are some tried and tested tips to make fella-friendly feeds that are ready in a flash.

  • A woman wearing work gear stands in a paddock talking on the phone

    10 free telehealth coaching calls to help achieve your health goals

    • Apr 15, 2026
    • by Guest Author

    Looking for a free, flexible, and evidence-based program to help you make positive lifestyle behaviour change and feel your best day-to-day? Join the Better Health Coaching Service today! Get access to up to 10 telehealth coaching sessions with a health professional and personalised, flexible, and judgement free support to achieve your health goals.

  • An older man with dark skin, glasses and a grey beard is smiling and talking on the phone on his couch

    Help patients turn clinical advice into outcomes

    • Mar 19, 2026
    • by Guest Author

    Looking for a quick, easy and evidence-based referral option to help patients turn clinical advice into positive lifestyle outcomes? Check out the Better Health Coaching Service. Commissioned by the Western Australia Department of Health, the free telephone-based health coaching service is available to all WA adults to support sustainable behaviour change across areas like nutrition, physical activity, smoking cessation, and chronic disease management or prevention.

  • Three mums lie on their backs on yoga mats while holding their babies on their shins

    Move Your Body (Baby in Tow): Postnatal Fitness for Mums

    • Mar 17, 2026
    • by Holly Creasey

    You’re slowly emerging from that beautiful, hazy new-baby bubble. You’re ready to get out of the house and move your body, but now you’ve got a tiny sidekick in tow. Time feels tighter, energy can be unpredictable, and simply getting out the door can seem overwhelming. That’s why we’ve put together a list of low-cost, flexible, local activities and classes designed especially for post-partum mums.

  • Women smiling as they participate in a dance class

    When it comes to exercise, instant gratification is no bad thing

    • Feb 13, 2026
    • by Guest Author

    We are all familiar with the fitness mantra of no pain no gain. It roughly translates to: exercise is a deeply unpleasant activity, but may, one day, lead to better health, fitness or having your body look a certain way. Yet for many of us, long-term gain is a vague and intangible concept. New research suggests that focusing on the more immediate benefits of being active - like enjoyment, satisfaction, a better mood, renewed energy and a sense of accomplishment - could give us the kickstart we need to actually get started.

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    A healthier twist on Chinese New Year eating

    • Feb 11, 2026
    • by Guest Author

    Honouring tradition with lighter, meaningful food choices

  • colourful lunchbox with fruit bread, cheese and crackers and vegetables

    5 lunchbox hacks to save time and money

    • Jan 20, 2026
    • by Anne Finch

    If you’ve got one kid in full-time school, that’s about 200 lunchboxes a year. So shaving even a little bit of time or money off the weekly routine will really add up. These tips will hopefully also reduce the mental load of planning, shopping and deciding what to pack. Getting a little brain space back? Priceless.

  • Woman stands on a treadmill looking ahead with determination

    Hacks to help those habits happen

    • Jan 09, 2026
    • by Ellen Hart

    Want to start some fresh habits this new year? Set yourself up for success with our tried and tested hacks for home and work.

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    Are sweeteners safe for people living with diabetes?

    • Jan 05, 2026
    • by Guest Author

    As sweeteners contain hardly any energy, you would expect that they wouldn't have an impact on blood glucose levels. However, the body is a strange and mysterious thing and sometimes works in ways we don’t understand.