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Workplace Wellness | How to reduce your risk of injury at work
Whether you work at an office, onsite or at home – you spend about a quarter of your time on the job. As such, your workplace could be where you accidentally niggle an injury. Not the sports field. Not the gym. Work. Here’s how.
Tennis | Tips to sidestep injury on court this summer
Tennis -- a low-impact, individual sport -- is a smash across all ages and abilities throughout Australia. Whether you compete at a club or join a friend for an afternoon game at your local park or sports centre, it is one of the country’s top ten activities. Plus, when a Grand Slam is broadcast on TV, Aussies love to hit the courts too. So, if you’re inspired to play tennis this summer, here’s our advice on how to reduce your risk of injury as you play.
Holiday Health | Tips to look after your body when you travel
Cue the out of office – it’s holiday time! Here’s how to look after yourself when you’re out of routine, away from home, and busy having fun.
Get back on your feet: stretches for knee pain
The thing about knee pain is that it truly can affect you at any time during your life. When you are young, your knee can be sore from sports injury or tightness from prolonged sitting. As you age, knee pain can trouble you because of extended wear and tear on the joint.The good news is that pain in your knee doesn’t need to be something you must put up with. In fact, improving your mobility with regular stretching and exercise really helps reduce your risk of discomfort. Watch Dr. Greg Sher demonstrate a sequence of stretches to help you reduce your discomfort.
How can you reduce stress? Exercise boosts your mood and boots the gloom
Stress is a part of life. It’s an absolutely natural reaction when you feel under pressure to do something. And, a healthy level of stress in your life is fine. But, when the level of demand exceeds your ability to cope with it, it can affect you physically, mentally and emotionally.Here, we explain how stress can impact your health, and what you can do to tackle it.
Total body workout: 5 sports that deliver an overall exercise session in one go
It’s not new news that regular exercise is a critical component to manage your health and wellbeing. Yet, it can be the first ball to fall as life becomes a juggle. So, instead of giving up your exercise routine completely, consider a total body workout solution instead. These five sports deliver a whole body tune up in one go.