Our home can sometimes make us unwell. From mould to dust, to injuries and accidents, it's worth considering how our place of abode can be...
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What type of Rest are you getting?
Rest and balance are important to staying healthy. Here are different types of rest to ensure that you get: Physical rest - passive rest such...
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Favourite health foods in 2021
We are what we eat, so what should we choose? Here are some of our favourite healthy foods for 2021: Bone broth - promotes gut...
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Your personality vs your longevity!
In 2004, researchers found in church clergy that those with a "high neurotic score" had a risk of early death that was twice as high...
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How to slow ageing.
Life expectancy has been increasing steadily since the Age of Enlightenment - today, all countries have a higher life expectancy than the highest country in...
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New evidence to quit smoking
We all know smoking is bad for your health but it can be hard to kick this habit. Over 19,000 Australians die every year due...
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How inflammation can affect you.
Inflammation has been identified as part of the body's healing process since 30 BC, where rubor (redness), tumor (swelling), dolor (pain) and calor (heat) were...
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Why drink green tea?
You may have heard about the antioxidant properties of green tea and how it's a healthy beverage for everyone - here's a summary of the...
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KICK START YOUR NEW YEAR!
Happy New Year to all our members and friends. We wish you all good health, happiness and success in achieving your 2021 goals. Here are some tips to start the...
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How to cut down your drinking
A fifth of Australians have reported drinking alcohol more heavily during Covid than before. New drinking guidelines to support better health are less than 10...
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Prevent Emphysema today
Emphysema results from long term smoking - thankfully incidence in Australia (new cases) is on the decline due to a reduction in smoking but chronic...
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What’s your K10 score?
At Osana, we focus on emotional well being as much as physical health. We use a validated mental health survey called the K10 score in...
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Do food sensitivity kits work?
Published in MealPrep by Georgia Marr 29th December 2020 In a time where food intolerances and allergies are becoming more and more prevalent, consumers now...
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How to improve asthma
400 Aussies die from asthma each year and unfortunately, these deaths are preventable. Australia has the highest incidence of asthma in the world (over 20%...
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How can Osana help you lose weight
Two thirds of Australians are overweight or obese, leading to significant impacts on their health. Obesity is directly associated with mental health decline, diabetes, heart...
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What is good blood pressure
A review of research literature highlights a diverse range of options to lower blood pressure. In Australia high blood pressure (hypertension) affects 1 in 4...
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Managing your chronic pain
1 in 5 Australians suffer chronic pain, defined as persisting pain after an injury or illness. Whilst acute pain is helpful (helps us survive &...
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Do you know the signs of stroke
About 60,000 Australians have a stroke every year, with three-quarters being a first time stroke. It's one of our biggest killers (more than breast cancer...
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Loving your heart health
Once the heart has been damaged or disease, or in some cases, malformed from early age, its ability to function may be diminished, leading to...
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How to prevent heart disease
A quarter of deaths in Australia are due to cardiovascular disease each year, the most common being heart attacks. 80% of heart disease is preventable...
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Can osteoarthritis be avoided?
Osteoarthritis is a degenerative and inflammatory disease (no longer just considered "wear and tear") that affects 1 in 10 Australians. Unfortunately 30% of arthritis cases...
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Gut health and the brain – what’s the connection?
Hippocrates once claimed that all disease begins in the gut, speculating that bile from the spleen brought on dark moods. Did you know that there...
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The link between physical and mental health
It is well recognised that poor mental health can lead to physical symptoms, and vice versa. Those with severe mental health illness live 10 to...
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Health risks of social media – fact or fiction?
Studies have highlighted the health risks of using social media. The challenges of FOMO (fear of missing out), internet addiction, blue light, screen time, replacing...
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Less sitting means less anxiety and depression
Sitting is bad for you. Studies show the average office worker sits for 9 hours per day, and compared to more ambulatory or standing jobs,...
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Exercise fights cancer
A study found that regular exercise reduces the reappearance of cancer by 40%. 1 in 2 Australians suffer from cancer by age 75, so exercise...
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Processed food – consume at your peril!
A large research study has found conclusive evidence that ultra-processed foods are bad, really bad. They increase your risk of heart disease or stroke by...
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Reset for 2021 – the big three, nutrition, sleep & exercise
A large research study recently published results on over 1,000 participants, investigating which of the main lifestyle behaviours, being nutrition, sleep and exercise, has the...
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How to have a Covid-safe Christmas
Please share this article widely on Facebook so others can benefit and stay informed. We're close to putting 2020 behind us but Covid-19 has emerged...
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Sleeping Well During Covid, by an Aussie GP
Published by Ecosa online December 8th 2020 A global pandemic has resulted in increased stress and mental health symptoms, undermined our efforts to be healthy...
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Are Dad bods healthy?
Published in the Daily Telegraph 4 December 2020 Title: How to address weighty issue Author: Claire Issacs AS WE EMERGE FROM LOCKDOWN, OUR DAD...
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How to ensure a healthy prostate
Prostate disease affects a quarter of Australian men each year. The most serious is prostate cancer, where 16,000 diagnoses occur each year and 3,500 men...
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Sugar – the new smoking?
We had the pleasure of interviewing the 2020 Australian of the Year Dr James Muecke, on Osana's Prevention Hacks podcast. James has had a distinguished...
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MEN’S HEALTH FOCUS
It's Movember, and we are raising awareness of the importance of men's health. Globally, men die on average five years earlier than women, for reasons that are largely preventable, and they (we) are...
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Post lockdown exercise
Covid has been hard for everyone, and especially for Victorians in lock down. As we come out of the second wave, its important we get...
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Managing depression & anxiety
A recent survey showed that 60% of Australians are experience mental health issues this year during Covid, with a quarter never having had such problems...
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Better Health for Her
Women's Health Week is 7-11 September and Osana is keen on helping look after the ladies in our lives. Here are our top 10 wellness tips! 1. Zap your stress Stress can...
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Honey honey
Honey has been found to be more effective in upper respiratory tract infection, aka the common cold, than antibiotics - we know that most colds...
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What’s the best mask to wear?
Masks are important in the fight against Covid-19 because it has been shown to be airborne. Even through conversation, especially with plosive sounds like "P"...
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Exercise your brain!
Cognitive fitness is recognised as a way to prevent dementia, similar to how physical fitness reaps health benefits. Maintaining good cognitive fitness involves the following...
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Keeping your family safe during Covid
Here are Osana's top 10 things to do during Covid-19: Avoid hotspot areas - keep track of outbreak locations on the NSW Health website Wear...
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10 WAYS TO BUILD HEALTHIER BONES
Bones are the body’s foundation, providing support, structure and protection to organs. Looking after your bones and joints are important to keep them strong and healthy. This will...
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Laughter is the best medicine, still
People who laugh frequently have demonstrated greater capacity to deal with stress. The University of Basel investigated normal laughing behaviour - we laugh on average...
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Obesity leads to dementia
A 15 year study of older adults showed that obesity and higher waist circumference are linked to a 28% higher risk of dementia. This link...
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What predicts death?!?
A large, long term study of older adults has analysed the predictors of mortality. In decreasing order, they are: Smoking (hazard ratio of 1.9, which...
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Childhood experiences and health outcomes
A long term study in childhood has reported that adverse events, such as abuse, neglect, parental divorce, domestic violence, incarceration or substance use, can determine...
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Improving your memory
Our memories are often the most precious asset as we grow older - they convey our identity and record our journey through life. It's therefore...
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Eating dinner early is great for health
Our bodies regulate cortisone, melatonin and digestive enzymes according to our daily routine. This helps us metabolise calories, ensure adequate energy through out the day,...
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Post pandemic danger – insomnia!
A survey of Australians last month showed that nearly half of 2000 respondents were sleeping poorly, and that 40% were meeting the criteria for insomnia...
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Yoga helps migraines
A study in India demonstrated a 48% reduction in frequency and severity in migraines if treated with yoga in addition to exercise, dietary support, stress...
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What is social prescribing and why is it the big new thing in healthcare?
Emerging research has proven that taking up hobbies can treat depression as effectively as traditional medical therapies such as cognitive behavioural therapy or medications. Hobbies,...
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Feeling pessimistic? Don’t, it gives you dementia!
Repetitive negative thinking has now been linked to dementia. A study showed that those who ruminated about the past and worried about the future, had...
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Thinking of a knee or hip replacement? You may not need it
A third of knee or hip replacements in Australia don't need to happen. That's not to say patients with osteoarthritis (wear and tear) don't suffer...
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Extreme interval training – 4 seconds!
A small, recent study has demonstrated that four second workouts of high intensity, repeated through the day, will counter the unhealthy sedentary behaviour of many...
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The dangers of chronic stress
35% of Australians feel significantly stressed, and a quarter experience anxiety and depression symptoms. This leads to risky behaviours (a majority of those feeling distress...
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The benefits of Pilates
Pilates was developed by a guy called Joe in the 20th century, as a way of exercising to alleviate ill health. It focuses on improving...
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Loneliness kills
An emerging challenge with lock down during this pandemic is dealing with being lonely. Loneliness can occur with or without other people around you, and...
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Stay at Home – Local Resources
Our local resources to help you stay inspired, motivated and healthy at home. CLICK ON IMAGE FOR PDF
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Adopting healthy work at home behaviours
We're all at home and the dog is wondering what's going on. It's easy and tempting to slip into weekend behaviour but here are some...
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Protecting kids from Covid-19
If infected with Coronavirus (Covid-19, SARS-CoV 2), kids may be asymptomatic or show mild symptoms, but are effective transmission carriers and can still get marked...
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The Up Side of Home Isolation
There's so much worry, panic and negativity around at the moment. We could all do with some uplifting news - so are there any silver...
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The Down Side of Home Isolation
10 risk factors to watch out for and consider during lock down: Increased alcohol consumption - 70% of Australians are currently drinking more alcohol than...
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Talking Covid-19 with Kids
Tips and advice on talking to kids about Covid - 19 from Dr Hannah Korrel - Child Neuropsychologist
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Improve your immunity – Symptoms and Illnesses
Improve your immunity to respiratory infections and your chances against Covid-19. Address any symptoms: Do not use Nurofen (Ibuprofen) for any cold or flu-like symptoms...
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Improve your immunity – Vaccinations and Medications
Improve your immunity to respiratory infections and your chances against Covid-19. Get vaccinations: Flu vaccine - it's worth noting there were over 220,000 influenza cases...
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Improve your immunity – Stress and Rest
Improve your immunity to respiratory infections and your chances against Covid-19. Minimise stress (which makes asthma and respiratory infections more susceptible) by doing the following:...
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Improve Your Immunity – Diet and Exercise
Improve your immunity to respiratory infections and your chances against Covid-19. Optimise diet Eat a ‘balanced diet’ with plenty of fruit, vegetables and fish -...
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Updated June 2020 Osana is providing information on Covid-19 from trusted sources - this page is updated monthly. If you have any symptoms or concerns,...
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What shall I do for Valentines?
Valentine's Day is healthy! Engage in these activities to give your health a boost. Social connection - interacting with loved ones and having loving relationships...
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Coronavirus – do I need to be worried?
The current viral outbreak in China and previous epidemics such as SARS (Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome) are due to an infection called coronavirus. As of...
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How do I live longer?
A new year means new habits, and hopefully ones that are healthy! There is an epidemic of wellness and a growing body of evidence that...
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Sleep and weight are linked
A meta-review of medical research covering almost a million participants has highlighted the link between sleep deprivation and weight gain. Adults sleeping less than 5...
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Intermittent fasting – evidence is building
The New England Journal of Medicine recently reported that intermittent fasting reduces blood pressure, helps weight loss and improves longevity. The concept is occasional starvation,...
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Did you sleep well?
Getting a good night's sleep is critical to your health. Unfortunately, up to 45% of Australians have sleep difficulties – this can lead to health...
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Stay alert, stay alive, drink water
Here are some health facts about water intake: Cognitive ability and mood is affected by a 1% drop in body water content. Yet you only...
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How to stay healthy on a plant-based diet
There is increasing evidence that plant-based diets keep us healthier. More whole, plant-based foods and less animal foods, refined and processed foods are linked to...
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Exercise keeps us younger
A new study has shown that older people (in their 70s and 80s) who exercise regularly, have muscle structures at a cellular level that resembles...
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Building good relationships
A recent survey across 1,200 Australians highlighted the importance of relationships, sleep, exercise, meditation and diet in supporting good mental health during times of stress....
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Sarcopenia – what is it?
Sarcopenia is a disease primarily associated with the aging process. It is the loss of muscle mass and strength as we age and it is...
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Creating healthy workplaces
We spend more than a third of our awake time at work in a typical week, so it's important we pay attention to our health...
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Screen time – what’s the low-down
A recent study showed that children 3 to 5 years old who use screens for more than an hour a day had lower levels of...
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Is gluten bad for you?
Around 1.5% of Australians have Coeliac's disease where gluten can't be digested, but 12% of Australians eat a gluten free diet. Coeliac's disease causes inflammation...
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Bushfires + Your Health
Bushfire smoke is a mixture of harmful particles and gases, including carbon monoxide, nitrogen oxides, volatile organic compounds and ozone pollutants. Healthy people can recover...
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Is yogurt good for you?
Yogurt has been around since 5000 BC - ancient Indian records called yogurt and honey the food of gods, and Persian traditions put Abraham's fertility and...
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The secret health of pets
Studies have shown that pets provide physical health benefits, including: Lower cardiovascular risk - lower blood pressure, lower triglycerides and in men, lower cholesterol Increased...
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Run for your life
According to the World Health Organization, over 3 million deaths each year are due to people not doing enough physical activity. New research has confirmed...
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Top 5 Ways to Stay Active on Holiday
You made it - You're nearly at the end of another year! The holiday season is just around the corner! But this year you've actually...
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It’s hayfever season!
Hay Fever was first described by a doctor in 1814, which involved sneezing and itching during summer months, and the term was coined during the...
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Bottling things up – men + mental health
As part of Movember, we are highlighting the facts on men's health hot topics. Did you know that over 1.5 million men suffer from mental...
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Suicide prevention
We're highlighting men's health during Movember - suicide is real in men, here are some ways to help. Some stats - 1 in 8 men...
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Prostate cancer – how to screen for it
We're highlighting men's health during Movember - here's a fact sheet on prostate cancer: Some stats - the most commonly diagnosed cancer in men, with...
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Testicular cancer – what to look out for
We're highlight men's health during Movember - here's a fact sheet on testicular cancer. Some stats - it's the second most common cancer in young...
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Sparkling H2O Truths
Is sparkling water bad for you? Many have seen Cola drinks clean up old coins so it's natural to wonder whether fizzy water is similar....
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Managing irritable bowel syndrome
20% of Australians experience irritable bowel syndrome or symptoms at some time. These symptoms include abdominal pain, mucus in the stools, bloating, and alternating diarrhoea...
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Are you lonesome tonight?
A third of older Australians live alone, and socialising is now proven to be more important than exercise when it comes to quality and longevity...
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Exercise and heart health
Did you know that exercise protects your heart (we're assuming yes) but that heart attacks are often triggered by exercise (may be a surprise?). A...
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Parenting and health
The National Working Families Report has found that a third of working parents feel work-life balance is adding stress and tension to their family life...
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CHOCOLATE GOODNESS!
Chocolate isn't all bad. It has been shown to demonstrate some health benefits, but these benefits are moderated by the amount of sugar and concentration...
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Ageing well
Australians are living longer - 80 for men and 84 for women these days - but is it in good health? A Global Burden of...
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