If you're feeling stressed, overwhelmed or tired, trying out different breathing techniques could be just what you need to feel calmer, more relaxed and increase vitality. You don't need a lot of time or effort—just a few minutes and a quiet spot to focus on your breath. Start with just 2 to 5 minutes a day, and as it becomes easier, gradually increase your time. You can practice whenever you need a break or even schedule it into your day.

As the technology in our lives continues to advance, most of us find ourselves spending more and more time sitting and for longer periods. Our desk jobs, study and even our increasing amounts of time on screens (phones, tablets and TV) over the past 10-20 years are now having a significant effect on our overall health and wellbeing because we are becoming more sedentary and not moving our bodies enough on a daily basis.

In our fast-paced world, an increasing number of people suffer with chronic stress, manifesting as anxiety, depression, or other mental health conditions. In 2021/22, 18% of Australians relied on medication for mental health issues, while over 40% encountered a mental health disorder during their lifetime.

We often hear through the media that as a nation, we are an Aging population. This can bring with it certain challenges, especially at a government level. Statements indicating Australians are living longer come from data showing us that over time, our average age is getting older.

What these statistics can show us, is the increasing chance that you will live longer than you think. No matter what stage of life we are at, we can use this information to start planning to live an active, healthy life to maintain our quality of life into our twilight years. .

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Take a moment to think back 20 years and reflect on how far technology has come over this time. In the early 2000’s, most of us were excited about the latest Nokia phone which had the snake game on it and could store more than 50 contacts. Or if you were really tech savvy, you might have had a Blackberry. There was no social media, no smart phones….yet.

Sleep is vital for human health as it allows the body time to heal and recharge. A lack of sleep or broken sleep has been linked to many health problems including an increased risk of obesity, diabetes, hypertension, stroke, cancer, mood disorders, anxiety, and depression.

In our modern lifestyle, it has almost become a badge of honour to be sleep deprived and burning the candle at both whether due to overworking, busy social life or parenthood. But what are the health issues with a lack of sleep and what can we do to better prioritise our sleep as part of a healthy lifestyle?