Originally published in Traveller.
There are plenty of Greek islands you can visit to unwind, eat well and recalibrate. But this one has a key distinction.
Continue reading “Why to Visit Kos, the Greek Island of Medicine”
Written for the Victorian Government’s Get Active Program.
The beauty of dance is that no part of the body is left behind. You usually don’t realise how physical it is while doing it.
Continue reading “The Endless Benefits of Dancing”
Written for Medibank.
My yiayia (grandmother) Stratigoula was a total inspiration. She was clever, strong, witty and downright hilarious. Though, when dementia hit there was no stopping it. My family was put on a ride they never anticipated, trying to understand and navigate the trickiness of the disease.
Originally published in The New York Times.
Do you have itchy feet after all these months of lockdown? Now could be the time to do a little homework on the world of dance. Continue reading “Travel the World Through These Dance Tutorials”
Written for the Leukaemia Foundation.
Christie Yu was 18 years old and studying pharmacy when she became run down, attributing it to balancing university and her other commitments.
Continue reading “There Was Never a Moment Anyone Told Me, “You Are Now Disabled””
Originally published on Lonely Planet.
A fear of flying isn’t uncommon but, for some people, it can make travelling an incredibly stressful experience and, for others, prevent them from going on the adventure of their dreams entirely. We asked three people with different perspectives for their tips on how to manage anxiety before and during a flight.
Continue reading “Managing a Fear of Flying: How to Keep Anxiety from Grounding Your Travel Plans”
Originally published on Broadsheet.
Yes, wobbly coordination can be improved – get ready to waltz, rumba and breakdance your way into summer.
Continue reading “Melbourne’s Best Studios to Learn How to Dance”
Written for the Victorian Government’s Get Active Program.
We constantly hear how important it is to get enough sleep, exercise and eat well. So why can it feel so hard sometimes?
Continue reading “How to Start a Healthy Habit and Make it Stick”
Written for WILD, by WellBeing.
When it comes to self-care, we often think of candle-lit baths, multi-step skincare routines and healthy eating. Breast care is often overlooked — especially when you’re young. Continue reading “How to Take Care of Large Breasts”
Originally published on HelloCare.
Maintaining a routine is extremely important for anyone living with dementia. The coronavirus pandemic has inevitably disrupted those routines, regardless of whether the person living with dementia is in a residential facility or at home.
Continue reading “Tips on Helping Someone Living with Dementia Through the Pandemic”
Written for Medibank.
Friendship losses will happen throughout everyone’s lives and as devastating as they may be, it’s important we begin to understand this and learn to navigate these situations in a healthy way.
Written for WILD, by WellBeing.
Considering asking someone to get an STI test before being intimate? You should never compromise your health to avoid offending someone. Here’s how to ask without the awkwardness. Continue reading “How to Respectfully Ask Someone to Get an STI Test”
Originally published on HelloCare.
HelloCare has attained a de-identified letter from an aged care worker sent to Leading Age Services Australia desperately asking for more registered nurses (RNs) and personal care assistants (PCAs) on board. The home they work at was down to only one PCA at one point.
Originally published on Lonely Planet.
Few activities can make you slow down and recharge quite like camping. In the age of coronavirus, these sort of trips satisfy our desire for adventure. You can stay local, you have more control over your destination, and it’s affordable.
Continue reading “Why This is the Year to Plan the Perfect Camping Vacation”
Originally published on HelloCare.
As the aged care sector continues to grapple with the coronavirus, an increasing number of older people are finding themselves caught in a tough spot – requiring care but hesitant to move into an aged care facility.
Continue reading “In Limbo: Rethinking Living Arrangements as COVID-19 Defers Care Facility Moves”
Written for Medibank.
Keto, paleo, flexitarian, juice diets, raw-food only – if you’re a social media user, repeated exposure to new diets and trends is virtually inescapable. It’s intensifying a new of eating complications, including the condition of orthorexia nervosa.
Continue reading “The Health Obsession to Know About: Orthorexia Nervosa”
Originally published in the Korea JoongAng Daily.
As South Korea’s plastic surgery industry continues to grow, more foreign companies are trying to tap into it.
Continue reading “‘Spray on’ Skin Device is Launched in Korea”
Last year, a video posted by a Melbourne dance school popped up on my Instagram. It featured a group of beautiful women dancing a style I’d never seen.
Continue reading “Starting to Samba”
Originally published in The Age Good Food.
A health cafe, spa and wellness studio meet under two heritage roofs on Armadale’s High Street. Continue reading “Cafe and Wellness Centre Willow Urban Retreat Plants Itself in Armadale”
Originally published on Broadsheet.
Inside This is Life you’ll find a chiropractor, nutritionist and meditation workshops, as well as a bright and airy daytime diner.
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