Man with moustache

It’s Movember! What do you know about Prostate Cancer?

Man with moustache

It’s that time of year again. This month millions of moustaches are being sprouted all over the world for Movember, with the aim of raising vital funds and awareness for prostate and testicular cancer and mental health. So we thought, what better time to look at prostate cancer in more detail? PROSTATE CANCER FACT SHEET Each […]

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Mobility & Stretching

Man stretching in park

When a joint can’t move, there will always be another muscle or joint that overcompensates for that lack of mobility. This is how postural imbalances and injuries occur. Why mobilise ankle joint? Calf/Achilles Lack of calf mobility is the number one limiter of a perfectly executed squat. Generally calf tightness stems from walking or the […]

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4 Simple Tips for Healthier Grocery Shopping

Woman carrying shopping basket

1. Never shop on an empty stomach. Being hungry often leads to impulse buying, which usually ends up being something naughty to snack on in the car on the way home (ie. chocie bars, lollies or chips). 2. Choose a basket instead of a trolley. According to research you’ll be more likely to buy healthy […]

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HEAL Program for Diabetics starting soon

Older man and woman stretching in gym

Are YOU a Type 2 Diabetic? Do YOU need help with healthy lifestyle advice? If so, HEALTM may be just what you need! The Healthy Eating Activity LifestyleTM (HEALTM) program is an 8 week group program, conducted by Allied Health Professionals. It assists in the management of weight, heart disease (including high blood pressure and cholesterol) and […]

Nurse with Diabetes patient

Diabetes & Exercise

Nurse with Diabetes patient

What is diabetes? Diabetes is a metabolic disease resulting from defects in insulin secretion, insulin action or both. Insulin is created in the pancreas and is responsible for the transportation of sugars from the blood into the body’s cells to be used as energy or to be stored. Without effective insulin the body cannot use […]

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Diabetes… the facts.

Couple walking on boardwalk through grass

Diabetes is a chronic condition where there is excess glucose in the bloodstream, due to the body’s inability to adequately produce or properly use insulin. About 1 million Aussies are reported to have Diabetes and it is the 6th leading cause of death in our country. Before developing Type 2 Diabetes, nearly all patients have “pre-diabetes”.

500 for the Fight Breast Cancer Fundraiser

Drop the weight & donate!

500 for the Fight Breast Cancer Fundraiser

Do you have excess kilos to shed?
Do you want to help fight the cause for Breast Cancer?

We’ve set the goal, but we can’t fight the fight without YOU! As a team we are aiming to lose 500kg by 28th October, with all funds going to the National Breast Cancer Foundation. Men, women, members and non-members of Health Mates all welcome.

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HEAL: Healthy Eating, Activity & Lifestyle Program

Dad playing with sons on the beach

Are you a Type 2 Diabetic? Do you need help with healthy lifestyle advice? If so, HEAL may be just what you need.

The Healthy Eating, Activity & Lifestyle (HEAL) program is an 8 week program conducted by Allied Health Professionals. It assists in the management of weight, heart disease (including high blood pressure and cholesterol) and metabolic conditions.