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The following resources have been prepared by the array of health professionals who make up SMG Health. Browse the latest articles, download resources, watch videos or listen to podcasts here.

Staying connected with our wellbeing allows us to make better-informed decisions about our health. Sometimes, small yet instrumental changes are needed to tweak our everyday habits which assist in long term behavior change.

Below you can find further information on a variety of general health and wellbeing topics.

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How to build a home gym on the cheap

December 2020

Gym memberships can be expensive and when life gets in the way, or our motivation dips, it can be too easy to skip class. Enter the DIY, budget-friendly home gym that you can create with minimal fuss but plenty of rewards – here, physical health experts show us how to create a budget-friendly alternative to the gym in our own home.

As time has gone on, society’s understanding of mental health issues has improved significantly. Staying mentally healthy at home and at work is just as important as the food you eat or the exercise you do.

Below you can find further information on some of the most common mental health topics.

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When someone close to you talks about suicide

February 2021

When someone close to you talks about suicide, it can be deeply troubling and difficult to know how to respond.

Good nutrition is the foundation of a healthy lifestyle. The food and drinks we consume provide us with the necessary nutrients to provide our body with energy and maintain our wellbeing.

Below you can find further information on good nutrition from the array of health professionals who make up SMG Health.

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Nutrition and sleep

February 2021

Along with a healthy diet, exercise and lifestyle choices, sleep is a very important piece of the wellness puzzle. What we eat can have both positive and negative effects on our sleep quality and quantity.

Instilling healthy habits into children at a young age helps set them up for a bright, happy, healthy future.

Furthermore, children aged 5-12 years old are recommended to do 60 minutes of moderate to intense physical activity per day.

Below you can find further information on how to help with healthy eating habits and physical activity for children.

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Sucked in by the screen – present but always distracted?

July 2018

I give my husband a hard time about his smartphone use around our toddler. Don’t get me wrong; he’s a great dad – one of the best. But that shiny, electronic little sucker has a knack for hogging his attention at the expense.

Getting active throughout the day is a core component of a healthy lifestyle, whether that be time at the gym, or simply taking the stairs at the train station.

Furthermore, getting a good night of sleep can be an understated source of good performance for your day-to-day activities.

Below you can find further information on some of the most popular physical health topics.

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Fitness when life feels frenzied

February 2021

Whether you travel for work, have a busy schedule with your family, or have frequent disruptions to your daily routine, life can feel frenzied.

Our sleep habits and hygiene pay a crucial role in our physical and mental wellbeing. Learning and improving our sleep cycles, and the understanding the importance of good sleep hygiene can assist in improving our mood, memory, judgement, and productivity.

Below you can find further information on a variety of sleep and fatigue management resources.

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Getting a good night’s sleep

February 2021

If you have trouble sleeping, you’re not alone. On an average night, 33 to 45 percent of the population have difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep. Even people who usually sleep well may have trouble when they’re under extra stress or away from home.

Our lifestyles are busier than ever before and, as an ageing population, it has never been more important to invest in our physical and mental health so that we can enjoy a healthy, happy life. Checking in with how you’re fuelling your body, booking in for key physical health check ups, making time and space in your life for you, and moving your body in enjoyable ways are all great ways we can give ourselves the best chance at health.

Below you can find some helpful resources and guidance on how to support your mind and body through life’s challenges.

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Women's Health Week 2020

September 2020

Our lifestyles are busier than ever before and, as an ageing population, it has never been more important to invest in our physical and mental health so that we can enjoy a healthy, happy life. Checking in with how you’re fuelling your body, booking in for key physical health check ups, making time and space in your life for you, and moving your body in enjoyable ways are all great ways we can give ourselves the best chance at good health.

For optimal health and performance throughout life, it’s critical for men to prioritise health and nutrition needs.

Below you can find further information on men's health and self-care.

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Men's health in Australia

October 2017

Health remains one of few areas in life where men have the odds stacked against them, but what exactly are the biggest issues facing Men's Health in Australia?

Get a head start on the holiday bulge

December 2017

Holidays are often synonymous with weight gain, if research is anything to go by.

Take an American study published in Physiology & Behavior in 2016, for example. It showed that adults who took a one- to three-week vacation gained a “significant” amount of weight – 0.32 kilograms – and this weight stuck around, at least when the researchers followed up six weeks post-vacation.

One surprising finding was that participants’ physical activity levels rose while holidaying, suggesting diet was to blame for the kilo creep.

Most of us love a holiday and loathe unwanted weight gain, so consider these tips to keep the bulge at bay:

  • Say ‘no’ with confidence
    “Nobody can make you feel bad about saying ‘no thank you’ to dessert or extra servings of turkey and gravy or pudding,” says Accredited Practising Dietitian Georgie Rist. “Practice saying ‘no thanks’ and feeling comfortable with your decisions.”
  • Watch your portions and practise the 20-minute rule
    “Your stomach is the size of your fist, so wait 20 minutes to allow your brain to register you are full,” says Ms Rist. She also recommends eating slowly: “Chew your food at least 25 times.”
  • Keep up your fluids
    Ms Rist recommends drinking an adequate amount of water every day, increasing your intake when you are physically active or nursing a hangover.
  • Fill up on fruit and veg
    Satisfy hunger with fruits and vegetables, which are relatively low in kilojoules, recommends US-based academic medical centre Cleveland Clinic. “When compared to other snack foods like chips, crackers and cookies, gram for gram, fruits and vegetables contain fewer [kilojoules] and tons more nutrients,” it states.
  • Plan ahead
    Avoid attending functions on an empty stomach, warns Cleveland Clinic. The risk of splurging on all the delicious offerings is too high. Rather, the clinic suggests having a healthy snack before you go.
  • Try the one-a-day method
    This involves allowing yourself one small treat every day of your holiday, explains Cleveland Clinic. “Remember that you may have to compensate for it later in the day by reducing your total [kilojoule] intake or by burning a few extra [kilojoules] while exercising.”
  • Offer to contribute a dish
    When going to a party, Ms Rist recommends taking a healthy dessert. Try berries and yoghurt with cocoa nibs or homemade raw chocolate balls, she suggests.
  • Get adequate sleep and plenty of exercise
    “Whether is it a yoga practice, walk, run, weight session or spin class, keep active throughout the holiday period,” says Ms Rist.

Putting these tips into practice will hopefully mean a guilt-free end to your holiday.

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