Anxiety affects millions of people, regardless of age. The Australian Institute of Health and Welfare reports that almost half of all Australians aged 16 to 85 will experience a mental disorder at some point in life, with anxiety being the most common. About one in seven individuals are struggling with this condition. Mental tension, fatigue …
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When was the last time you went outdoors to relax, exercise, or just enjoy the surroundings? If you can’t remember, it’s time to do it more often. Your mental health and well-being depend on it. Australian children spend only 1.2 hours a day playing outdoors and 2.3 hours a day surfing the web or watching …
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Keep Your Brain Sharp with Regular Exercise Feeling moody or depressed? Need a quick boost of mental energy? Then you might want to squeeze more exercise into your schedule. Regular exercise does more than just keep you fit. It also boosts brain power and cognition, wards off depression, and lifts your mood. According to the …
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– The Devastating Impact of Fear on Immune Function Are you worried about what is going on in the world currently? Perhaps during ‘normal’ times you feel worried about a job interview, speaking in public or the upcoming dental visit? Take a deep breath and calm down. Fear and stress, in general, can affect your …
Have a sweet tooth but don’t want to blow your diet? Eat a handful of strawberries! These delicious, healthy fruits provide both flavor and nutrition. Since they’re naturally sweet and low in calories, they’ll satisfy your sweet tooth without adding inches to your diet The strawberry is often referred to as the Queen of Fruits …
Stress is a natural response to external threats and everyday problems. Under normal conditions, it keeps you alert and boosts your natural survival mechanisms. Feeling stressed while driving, for example, could save your life. Too much stress, on the other hand, can wreak havoc on your mind and body. Anxiety, depression, brain fog, lethargy, and …
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Feeling tired and low on energy? Have a hard time falling asleep? Or perhaps you keep gaining weight despite staying active and eating healthy? Believe it or not, stress might be the culprit. In the long run, it affects every system in your body, including your metabolism, digestion, liver function, and mental health. If left …
Have you ever wondered why carbs make you feel sleepy and cause you to put on weight yet your best friend can eat so many carbs and they are still slim? Or have you tried a vegan diet and felt worse yet you thought you would thrive and have better health because everyone told you …
One of the beautiful people that I follow online is Kylie Anderson: (Be Your Radiant Self) who is a health coach and personal trainer based in Melbourne. Last year she blogged about a nude yoga workshop that she had attended with Rosie Rees. I was half curious…and half dis-interested because I have always found yoga …
At Eager for Life, there is one thing that I am really passionate about more than anything. I want everybody to eat more vegetables! Whatever eating philosophy you follow (and everyone has an opinion on this), one thing is certain. That eating vegetables is good for your health. A 2014 study undertaken at University College, …
