Health

 

When we live too fast we run the risk of getting to the end a little quicker than we expected. Stress contributes to all manner of illnesses including heart disease, mental illness and obesity. Slow down and make time for your body and mind, and you’ll feel better for it. Here’s how…

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A warning for Gen X women

A warning for Gen X women

There’s no doubt Gen X is a generation of the fast lifestyle, racing from one thing in our life to another. But a scary new survey shows half of Gen X women are also overweight or obese.

Wheel your way to good health

Wheel your way to good health

Looking for a healthy way to get around but bored of your bicycle? We check out the growing adult skateboarding trend, for those that like to get around under their own steam.

Perfection may hurt your health

Perfection may hurt your health

A few weeks ago, one of our guest columnists wrote about ‘why perfect sucks’ and how it can cause more harm than good at work. Now a leading Australian expert has revealed that always striving for perfection may also be affecting your mental health.

Are you in denial?

Are you in denial?

Almost a third of overweight adults mistakenly think their health is excellent or very good, according to a new study by the National Heart Foundation of Australia.

TV might shorten life

TV might shorten life

How long do you spend each day watching TV? New research from the UK has confirmed that watching television for six hours a day can reduce life expectancy.

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Enjoy the Ride is a Road Safety Council of Western Australia initiative, brought to you by the Office of Road Safety. Our aim is to show Western Australian drivers that there is an alternative to speeding – on the road and in life. And it’s a better way. 

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