It’s hard to imagine running a marathon without first stretching out and warming up. Likewise, you wouldn’t see an AFL player run straight on to the ground without loosening up. Clearly, preparation plays an integral role in getting us ready for the...
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Mind Health
A Resolution to New Year’s resolutions
New year, new me. It’s a phrase that might seem less relevant now, but alas is one that perfectly captures the sentiment behind resolutions for the rest of the year ahead. The start of the calendar year, the beginning of a new you. One who loves the...
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All the lonely people
When The Beatles’ John Lennon and Paul McCartney penned the lyrics to ‘Eleanor Rigby’ in 1966 little did they realise their song about lonely people would one day be a reflection of the latest health issue to raise concern – loneliness. With the UK...
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Yoga for mental health
There is no doubt that our lives have become more hectic and full. Taking time out for our own health and wellbeing is often the last priority on the long list of what needs to be done in a day.
When we start to ignore our own wellness, we suffer...
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The road to resilience
Written by Abbey King, GT Magazine
Children and teens in this current technological age are often faced with pressures their own parents have never had to deal with.
From performance at school to comparisons on social media; children of all ages...
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Healthier Together podcasts
Want your health on the go? Healthier Together podcasts bring to you interviews with GMHBA health seminar speakers, leading researchers and other health experts to everyone.
Podcast 1: Know Your Hormones
In this episode we’ll be talking to Dr...
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Perinatal mental health
Starting or expanding your family is an exciting stage of life, but for many expectant parents it can also be an overwhelming time. Ensuring parents have the right support and knowledge available to them during this time means we can aim to build...
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Sleep tight
The older we get, the more we appreciate a good night’s sleep. For some of us, if we had the opportunity, we would sleep all night and take a nap every day. But the harsh reality is that it’s not always easy to get a good sleep. In fact, at least...
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Listen in to GMHBA Healthier Together podcasts
Want your health on the go? GMHBA Health Insurance is pleased to announce Healthier Together podcasts - bringing interviews with GMHBA health seminar speakers, leading researchers and other health experts, to everyone.
Podcast 1: Gut microbiota and...
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GMHBA announces two new partnerships to promote mental health
GMHBA is committed to improving the mental health of its members and the community.
Many Australians experience a mental illness at some time in their lives, and almost every Australian will experience the effects of mental illness in a family...
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