You might want to sit down before reading these statistics. → Middle-aged male office workers spend more time sitting than pensioners do. → More than half eat lunch at their desk. → Most men and women sit for up to eight hours per day. → Prolonged sitting can increase your risk of cardiovascular disease, diabetes, […]
Chemicals are everywhere. In fact, they make up our food, bodies and environment. If it consists of matter, it contains chemicals. Zinc and oxygen are chemicals, as are salt and that apple you’re eating – albeit, a complex assortment of. However, the word ‘chemical’ has become synonymous with something artificial or harmful to health. Terms […]
As temperatures drop in the Southern Hemisphere, people warm up with their favourite winter sports. But did you know that 36 000 Australians are hospitalised each year with sporting injuries? Ouch! To ensure you’re not among them, it’s a good idea to keep prevention and safety top of mind. Today, we share how injuries happen, […]
As you watch your kids hop down the steps and off to school, spare a thought for their spines! Perhaps they’re obscured beneath oversized backpacks, bulging with books. Or maybe they’re flexing with first-day excitement. Whatever the state of your child’s spine, it’s a great idea to start taking care of it young. In fact, […]
Friedrich Nietzsche said, ‘He who has a why can endure any how’, and as people everywhere commit to New Year resolutions, it’s the why that will determine if they stick. Have you ever… …rolled over and hit snooze? …ever said ‘I’ll start tomorrow!’ before plowing through a tub of ice cream? …felt unmotivated to exercise, […]
Community is one of those words that seems antique in today’s society – with a sharp focus on the individual, rather than the collective. But the idea of ‘community’ is making a comeback as people cotton-on to its benefits – both emotional, physical and environmental. Communities can spring up in any area and around […]
And they lived happily ever after. And they rode off into the sunset. And she rocked a size 8 bikini, forever. Isn’t that how most fairy tales – and weight loss stories – end? Unfortunately, the reality is rather different. Keeping weight off in the long term is difficult – even more than losing it […]
If you woke up this morning with a spring in your step and remarkably good posture, it could be because it’s World Spine Day. Every year, people and chiropractic practitioners around the world band together to raise awareness about spinal disorders and promote proactive spinal health. It’s the pillar that supports us in all our […]
How do you feel about ageing? As a culture, we’re averse to wrinkles – enlisting superfoods, surgeries and skin creams backed by dubious science to slow the passage of time. But despite our best efforts (and serious financial investment) we each get a day older, every 24 hours. Growing old hurts… doesn’t it? Pain, injury […]
Have you ever… Tried to stick to a diet, but ended up headfirst in the biscuit tin three days later? Joined the gym, only to lift one finger (and hit the snooze button)? Felt empowered and energetic at a self-development seminar, pledging to change your life (starting now!)… but forgetting it all the next day? […]
If you’re interested in health, it’s likely you care about happiness too. After all, leading a wonderful life starts with a lively body. The two go together like avocado and toast. However, it’s not always easy to identify the ingredients that contribute to happiness. Wealth? Fame? Power? New season activewear? Actually, the raw materials for […]
At the same time each year – as bedsocks are retrieved from the back of drawers and that purple beanie from aunt Beryl proves handy – talk turns to immunity. It’s no coincidence. Everything from humidity, respiratory changes to human proximity can weaken our defences during winter. But this year at Spinecare, we’re tackling immunity […]
We’re all guilty of ignoring the simple things – the everyday, commonsense adjustments that make life better. Like posture! Getting your posture straight is a small but vital step in boosting wellbeing. But because it’s so simple, we tend to overlook it. Surely good posture isn’t that important? How much difference can the position of […]
Hot cross buns with spirals of steam and half-melted butter. Family picnics with bowls of chips, dips and lollies. And chocolate! Foil-wrapped eggs, bunnies, bears and bars leaving a glittering trail in the garden. Easter is a time of gleeful indulgence, where kids and adults alike go hopping mad for treats. But without raining on […]
If you’re an athlete or sportsperson, chances are you want to win. That’s what it’s all about, right? The podium, the yellow jersey, the trophy? While victory certainly tastes sweet (and a little bit sweaty), we think there’s more to winning than just being the best on the day. Winning is a lifelong state of being. […]