Health & Wellness

October is Menopause Awareness Month with October 18 marking World Menopause Day. The theme for 2023 is cardiovascular disease, something I know about after recently being diagnosed with cardiovascular disease and hypyertension. Did you know that heart disease is the leading cause of death…

If you are a regular reader you know that I love to run and despite a health hiccup over the last few months I surprised myself last weekend by running another Half Marathon in the River Run 100 event in Brisbane. I’m fortunate that…

It can be overwhelming and confusing how to start and stick to a fitness program. Let alone dealing with the impact of aging, from aches and pains, to feeling tired, lethargic, and weaker and the effect this has on daily life.    There is a…

HAPPY FRIDAY! @everyone IT’s HEALTHY BONES ACTION WEEK! How strong are your bones? As we age, especially during and post menopause our bones can become brittle. We need to keep our bones strong to reduce the risk of Osteoporosis and also to prevent breaking…

Happy Thursday @everyone! Are you looking after your health and required screenings? Do you need to make an appointment? Recently I have been going through some health issues and despite living an active and healthy lifestyle, I’m needing to make some changes because of…

Are you concerned about memory loss? Do you walk into a room and wonder why you are there? Do you forget where you put your keys? While memory loss is common, it’s not normal, and there is so much we can do to prevent…

Are you living your best life? After a visit to the doctor do you still feel something isn’t quite right? Are you feeling a lack of energy and maybe living in survival mode rather than thriving? In this episode of the Women Living Well…

How do you stay active? We know that our bodies and minds need movement and activity to stay healthy and strong especially as we age. It’s Time for Active April! The month, the Action For Happiness theme is Active April. I’ve attached the calendar…

Strength training is vital to maintain our functional fitness to remain independent as we age. However, for some, it can be daunting knowing what to do and how to get started. In this episode, my guest, Julie Cates from discusses how to safely build…