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Alison Brahe-Daddo: ‘I was confounded by what was happening to my body and my emotions’

For years, Alison Brahe-Daddo prided herself on ageing with grace, then menopause hit and the former model gained weight, lost her libido, and suffered in silence... Now, she’s ready to shout from the rooftops! from Health | body+soul https://ift.tt/Gz4Osx8

The Best Adjustable Kettlebells: Bowflex vs Alternatives

Working out from home is great but it can lead to some issues that need to be taken into account. Space is the primary one. Not everybody lives in a palatial mansion, so we need to work with what we got. And if you’re looking to spend time building up your muscles, then you’re going […] from Men's Journal https://ift.tt/75m1xNH

How to really teach your teen about her period

When it comes to the birds and the bees, there's never really the perfect time to sit with your teenager and run them through all the dos and don'ts and all the necessary equipment they need to use. Thankfully, natural fertility expert Nat Kringoudis is here to make your life easier. From knowing when is the time to how to make the situation comfortable for everyone, Nat breaks down how best to navigate 'the talk' as a parent. from Health | body+soul https://ift.tt/mElFzL5

Hailey Bieber opens up about recent mini-stroke: ‘[It was] a very scary experience’

The influencer and model shared details of her recent health scare in a tell-all YouTube video. from Health | body+soul https://ift.tt/bPxSTBU

Time for A Cleanse? Need to Lose Weight? Here Are the 7 Best Detoxes on Amazon

No matter how hard we try, sometimes the gears in our system get backed up. There are ways to live a clean life and make sure we don’t end up with dietary tracts that aren’t filled up with junk. But it isn’t always easy and when you get too backed up, it can cause a […] from Men's Journal https://ift.tt/SgFwRXA

What is a Runner’s Diet? 15 Foods for Runners

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The runner’s diet ► From oats to coffee: check out the 15 best foods for runners. from adidas Runtastic Blogadidas Runtastic Blog https://ift.tt/N2gSFnb

‘I lived like Victoria Beckham for a week and learned a few important lessons’

Victoria Beckham is famous for her no-frills low-carb diet and no-days-off exercise plan. But how does the fashion designer’s strict regime stack up in real life? I lived like Victoria for a week to find out. from Health | body+soul https://ift.tt/y5ValuN

Justice, finally, is coming for the Tinder Swindler

After presenting yet another fake ID to authorities, the infamous Tinder Swindler has been arrested in Spain. from Health | body+soul https://ift.tt/2zMRiTF

Federer fans rejoice after champ announces he’s making his return

Big news from the camp of 20-time grand slam winner Roger Federer, after being plagued with knee injuries for the past two years.  from Health | body+soul https://ift.tt/VxIujvS

Heel Strike, Toe Strike, and Posture: Proper Walking Technique

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Learn how to walk well, minus the aches and pains! Read more about walking technique (gait and posture).g from adidas Runtastic Blogadidas Runtastic Blog https://ift.tt/oJYX5KH

Tina Rahimi will be Australia’s first Muslim women’s boxer at Comm Games

She’s making waves in women’s boxing, and she’s only just getting started. from Health | body+soul https://ift.tt/XTtZRfM

‘I got a boob job and my friends weren’t on board… are they right?’

Clinical psychologist Jo Lamble answers your questions. from Health | body+soul https://ift.tt/U8p7o6J

Finally, a Product That Can Help You Sleep Better—Even With Insomnia

This article was produced in partnership with Paradigm Media Quality sleep is hands down the most crucial foundation for a happy and healthy life. It powers your brain and mood throughout the workday, keeps your immune system fortified against all the germs your kids bring home from school, and is fundamental for muscle repair after […] from Men's Journal https://ift.tt/5WC3oIj

What Is Tabata? ► Benefits and a 15-Minute Tabata Workout

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Tabata exercises are quick ways to burn loads of fat. ►Get started with this 15-minute Tabata workout! from adidas Runtastic Blogadidas Runtastic Blog https://ift.tt/6KeWP7A

Australia’s 2022 Covid deaths double those in the last two years

In just four months the total has been staggering. from Health | body+soul https://ift.tt/j95F8vk

10 Benefits of Walking and Low-Impact Exercise

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Put one foot in front of the other because there are so many amazing benefits of walking. Learn about 9 of them right here on the blog. from adidas Runtastic Blogadidas Runtastic Blog https://ift.tt/YHpo6yv

UK Influencers are now legally required to declare digitally altered images online

With face-altering apps and filters accessible to everyone with a digital device, it's become increasingly difficult to regulate beauty standards online. In an effort to encourage greater transparency on social media, the UK joins Norway as the second country to introduce a new law forcing influencers to disclose their body image edits online. from Health | body+soul https://ift.tt/Bp2HDyZ

6 Helpful Bodyweight Back Exercises for At Home Workouts

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With these 6 great bodyweight back exercises you can learn how to strengthen your back at home. No equipment necessary! from adidas Runtastic Blogadidas Runtastic Blog https://ift.tt/oYqcdSN

‘As someone in home isolation, this is how NSW’s new COVID close contact rules made me feel’

Alison Izzo was stuck at home with her two small children after her husband tested positive for COVID-19. Even though she (and her kids) were negative. However a recent rule change for residents of NSW and Victoria, means new freedoms for household contacts of COVID-positive individuals.  from Health | body+soul https://ift.tt/0f5urCG

CBD vs cannabis vs hemp: What’s the difference? And what’s legal in Australia?

Cannabis isn’t just cannabis anymore. It comes in a variety of forms, such as CBD and hemp, which are either legal or illegal to buy and use in Australia, depending on the context. Confused? You’re not alone. In honour of World Cannabis Day, we enlisted the help of experts to help sort fact from fiction. from Health | body+soul https://ift.tt/p6Tdz8L

Huzzah! NSW Health Services will provide sanitary products free of charge

Currently, women are often forced to use wads of toilet paper or gauze to manage their flow. from Health | body+soul https://ift.tt/injfo9G

How to Do Squats: A Step-by-Step Guide

Welcome to Do It Right, a new series where we cover essential skills that everyone should know. From staying fit to caring for your gear and beyond, each Do It Right post calls on expert advice to help you learn something new across a wide range of topics. The Skill: How to Do Squats Here, […] from Men's Journal https://ift.tt/wCt8omb

How Kevin Hart Is Staying at the Top of His Fitness Game at 42

No day is the same for Kevin Hart. Presently, the multi-hyphenate is splitting his time between being on location in Northern Ireland producing his latest movie, Lift, and preparing material for his highly anticipated Reality Check arena tour. His tremendous success is a result of an endless drive, which he reaffirms every morning at five […] from Men's Journal https://ift.tt/gpxy0MI

GYM ANXIETY: RETURNING TO EXERCISE POST-PANDEMIC

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Don't let gym anxiety stop you from getting fit. Overcome gymtimidation with these strategies for a confident return to exercise. from adidas Runtastic Blogadidas Runtastic Blog https://ift.tt/GnpoxNC

‘How I survived a stroke at 24’

In 2014, Dr Lisa Gadd was 24 and living her “best life” as a fit and healthy recent graduate, who was thriving in her new career as an osteopath. That is, until one day her head began to pound, her vision went blurry and the next thing she knew, she was waking up three days later in ICU after suffering from a stroke. Here, she shares her story with Body+Soul. from Health | body+soul https://ift.tt/szOQ5vU

Julie Bishop on the one health test all women should prioritise

Julie Bishop on the ovarian cancer and the gender health gap.  from Health | body+soul https://ift.tt/SWQfGsA

World Health Organisation to publish staggering Covid death tally

Allegedly, some countries aren’t playing ball. from Health | body+soul https://ift.tt/LRfnxNJ

Tony Robbins’ 9 secrets to a longer (and better) life

Want to slash your risk of chronic disease and increase your life expectancy? In his latest book, motivational speaker Tony Robbins reveals the simple (yet powerful) lifestyle tweaks that can transform your health and kick illness to the kerb. from Health | body+soul https://ift.tt/4lsHtBL

Training in the Heat: All About Heat Acclimation, Nutrition & Exercise Tips

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Sweat it out safely! All about heat acclimation, factors impacting summer workouts, and 6 nutrition tips for exercising in the heat. from adidas Runtastic Blogadidas Runtastic Blog https://ift.tt/ZTGSLiw

Novak Djokovic suffers shocking loss on the clay, following vaccine hiatus

The Serbian says he 'collapsed physically'.  from Health | body+soul https://ift.tt/LaGcjVt

‘How I prepared for a homebirth, and loved it’

Some may mums-to-be may be nervous about the idea of a homebirth, but yoga and meditation teacher Emma Maidment knew it was the right choice for her. Here's how she prepared - from her at-home set up, to choosing a supportive midwife to the 'bed lasagne' she still swears by.  from Health | body+soul https://ift.tt/BsENeiJ

This Australian sports star takes a stand against Scott Morrison’s anti-trans women ban

Prime Minister Scott Morrison recently doubled down on his support for the ‘Save Women’s Sports’ bill which seeks to exclude transgender athletes from single-sex sport. from Health | body+soul https://ift.tt/9ADzx1h

Brace yourself: Deltacron cases confirmed in NSW and QLD

Deltacron made headlines after appearing in Europe in mid-February, and now it's in Australia. from Health | body+soul https://ift.tt/TDHiVFN

New study says vaping can cause seizures

E-cigarettes, or vapes, are causing harm and risk to individuals, introducing a new generation to smoking, warn experts. from Health | body+soul https://ift.tt/SFhijzY

How to get rid of the musty smell after all this rain

With more rain set to hit Australia in the coming weeks, how can we stop this persisting odour? from Health | body+soul https://ift.tt/IKDnk3N

Do you need to start treating your feet like your gut?

Podiatrist Emily Smith shares why the rise of ‘gut health’ should also give way to more attention on ‘foot health’. from Health | body+soul https://ift.tt/PLZRazg

A GP on the real reason you haven’t got Covid yet

A doctor spills on the Covid immunity details you need to know. from Health | body+soul https://ift.tt/ze0EiTc

Upper Body Workouts: 8 Best Push-Ups for Bigger Chest Muscles

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Want to build strong chest muscles with push-up variations? These 8 push-up variations make up a powerful chest workout to get pumped! Learn how. from adidas Runtastic Blogadidas Runtastic Blog https://ift.tt/KLYckoJ

Domenica from MAFS commissioned her own topless mural and we are here for it

After a long and eventful few months, the 2022 season of Married At First Sight is finally over. from Health | body+soul https://ift.tt/4bmF3Ze

Why it’s particularly important to get your flu vaccine this year

Influenza may be less infectious than Covid, but it can still have life-changing impacts. from Health | body+soul https://ift.tt/7MR3mwe

This just in: Chris Pine has taken up ballet and wishes he’d done it years ago

At the ripe old age of 41, Chris Pine has taken up the graceful art of ballet in a bid to become more lithe and strong for his upcoming acting roles. from Health | body+soul https://ift.tt/RzOmB8Y

Man in Victoria becomes the first single dad to have a baby through local surrogacy

Shaun Resnik stopped at nothing in his quest to create a family of his own. from Health | body+soul https://ift.tt/Dh0KrGR

Controversial opinion, but women can ‘have it all’

Chelsea Pottenger, founder of EQ Minds, became so burnt out with the pressure of work and life after becoming a mum that she found herself in a mental health facility. Realising the importance of mindfulness and routine, she explains how women really can 'have it all'. from Health | body+soul https://ift.tt/ejT78Ib

6 common issues women don’t ask their GPs about… but should

As women, we experience many health issues that impact our daily lives. For too long, these health concerns have remained stigmatised among society, causing women to feel too embarrassed to seek the help of a GP. Dr Emma Rees details the main health issues and the impacts that follow without proper medical advice. from Health | body+soul https://ift.tt/pi7ySDF

Ash Barty just can’t help but win championships, even after retirement

The tennis star just won her first title since retiring. from Health | body+soul https://ift.tt/2g13L89

Comedian Michael Shafar on the 5 anti-vax myths he’s debunked

Despite the best efforts of scientists and medical experts, vaccine hesitancy is at an all-time high, and nowhere is it more prevalent than on social media. Comedian Michael Shafar busts the top conspiracy theories that have taken over everything from your aunt’s Facebook page to your nephew’s TikTok account from Health | body+soul https://ift.tt/FMdpZYW

New Covid variant sees more cases in China than original Wuhan outbreak

A new ‘subtype’ of the existing Omicron variant is making the streets of China once again look like a ghost town, as cases rise exponentially. from Health | body+soul https://ift.tt/zNwdlfI

Melanoma deaths in Australia expected to increase by 68% by 2040

Australia and New Zealand have the highest rates of melanoma in the world. from Health | body+soul https://ift.tt/XvaKR8y

‘Why I chose to freeze my eggs’

After suffering a miscarriage in September 2020, Aussie actress Sharon Johal is now taking charge of her fertility. from Health | body+soul https://ift.tt/z2Lrnwp

It’s Okay To … Do Many Things At Runtastic

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Spelling out the unofficial stuff that’s important to know from Day 1: How Runtastic established an “It’s Okay” list. from adidas Runtastic Blogadidas Runtastic Blog https://ift.tt/JNnWCeK