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  • 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.

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    Five things you need to know about sleep

    • Mar 07, 2025
    • by Clare O'Shea

    Want to develop a healthier sleep pattern and set yourself up for sweet dreams? These are the five things you need to know.

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    What to drink when you're not drinking

    • Jan 09, 2025
    • by Alison McAleese

    Cutting back on sugary drinks is a great way to reduce your sugar intake.

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    6 surprising facts about nutrition

    • Jun 30, 2024
    • by Gael Myers

    In my work as a dietitian I sometimes come across surprising nutrition facts that are too interesting not to share! Here are my top 6.

  • The research is in: ‘better-for-you’ alcohol is just marketing spin

    • Nov 17, 2021
    • by Gael Myers, Danica Keric

    When an alcohol product claims to be low in sugar or carbs, organic, natural, or that it has nothing artificial, is it actually any better for us?

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    Shining a light on alcohol and cancer

    • Jul 20, 2021
    • by Stefanie Hodson

    We all know that alcohol can affect our mood, disrupt our sleep and upend our diets, but what about the other serious health risks?

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    Fit for flight: eating well on site

    • Jun 16, 2021
    • by Gael Myers

    Long workdays and weeks (or sometimes even months) spent away from the support of family and friends can really take a toll. FIFO workers may find themselves reaching for high fat and high sugar comfort foods, avoiding exercise, and drinking alcohol as a way to cope. While it might seem like a good idea at the time, these habits can actually leave people feeling more stressed and rundown. Check out our top tips for eating well while on site.

  • A middle-aged man and woman prepare a meal in a kitchen.

    Ditch the diet pressure and think health this year

    • Dec 22, 2020
    • by Gael Myers

    It’s that time of the year when we frown at the string of festive feasts and resolve to lose 20 kilos. Here are three tips to refresh your New Year’s resolution thinking and feel great this new year.

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    Tips to LiveLighter through Christmas

    • Dec 17, 2020
    • by Guest Author

    It’s Christmas - a time to eat, drink and be merry! While you might be looking forward to munching on some delicious food over the festive season, chances are you’re not so thrilled by the prospect of the post-meal food coma. We’ve put together our top six tips to help get the balance right.

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    Drink less and feel fresh this festive season

    • Dec 04, 2020
    • by Anne Finch

    The stream of end-of-the year celebrations and the pressure to drink alcohol at all of them can leave us struggling to get out of bed – let alone socialise. Here’s a handy guide to help you drink less and survive (and thrive) this holidays.