2019

While you might not see your snoring as an issue, your snoring impacts not only your health but your partner's quality of sleep. Try altering these five daily habits to help you get a more peaceful zzz’s.

Just in case you needed extra reassurance it turns out that your four-legged best friend isn’t just a good companion but can also help you live longer – science confirms it.

From brain health to diabetes discover why experts around the world agree with the Mediterranean diet Here’s everything you need to know!

WHO has added burnout to the list of International Classification of Diseases, labelling it an “occupational phenomenon”. We chatted to Life First psychologist, Linda Jays, to find out what burnout is, its signs, symptoms and how it can be managed.

The average Australian clocks up to 2.5 hours of phone time each day, to find out more we look at the scientific research behind the impact that our mobile phones are having on our health. Is our smartphone obsession doing more harm than good?

Constantly nagging your significant other to get healthy can only end badly, but there are many ways to help you both live a healthier lifestyle without the added angst.

Cardiovascular disease affects one in every six Australians. A new study of the seven health measures, identified by the American Heart Association, can help us identify our risk and predict long-term heart health.

Unhealthy snacks and beverages are addictively sweet and they’re arguably more readily available than healthy alternatives. Which is why we spoke to Life First dietitian, Nicole Akdagcik for her tips on how to choose the perfect snack.

Heart disease is one of Australia’s biggest killers, accounting for one death every 12 minutes in Australia. You can boost your heart health in more ways than one. These three weird and wacky ways have been scientifically proven to help.

Not achieving your health goals? It may be time to look beyond the gym and your diet and take a closer look at you’re sleeping patterns. You’ll be surprised to realise the impact that it has on your waistline.

When it comes to sustainable, long-term results there’s more to the equation than a quick fix diet and an eight-week challenge at the gym. Life First dietitian, Nicole Akdagcik explains more.

So what’s the secret to catching those precious zzz’s? While there’s no failsafe formula for a good night’s sleep, experts agree that adopting some simple daily habits will promote a successful snooze…Here are some tips.

Almost half of Australians aren’t getting the recommended seven-to-nine hours of shuteye a night but does an extra two hours of slumber really help your health? Here we discover the impact that it may have on your body.

“For better or for worse, in sickness and in health” – it turns out your choice of romantic partner could significantly impact your physical wellbeing. Discover exactly how.

There’s no one size fits all approach when it comes to stress, so it’s important to be aware of what your triggers are and what management method works best for you. These three practices can help you destress just about anywhere.

Medical Director of Life First, Dr Mark Penny talks on Australian Story about his health management of Jack Thompson - the legendary Australian actor.