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Celebrating Queensland Seniors Month: Nourishment, Community & Connection
Each October, Queensland comes alive with celebrations for Seniors Month, a time to honour older residents and their many contributions. This year is set to be bigger than ever, with more than 100 community organisations funded to host events across the state under the uplifting theme “Love getting older in Queensland.”
Continue ReadingSpring into Wellness: Top Activities for Seniors in Southeast Queensland
As winter gives way to the vibrant energies of spring, it's an ideal time for seniors in Southeast Queensland to step out and enjoy the beauty of the season. With milder temperatures and nature in full bloom, there are ample opportunities for seniors to stay active, engage in social activities, and rejuvenate both their physical and mental well-being.
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Shake Off the Winter Weight with Gourmet Meals
When it comes to losing winter weight, diet plays an important role. Eating a well-balanced diet full of fresh fruits and vegetables, lean proteins, and healthy fats will help fuel your body and give you the energy you need to exercise. Try to limit your intake of processed and sugary foods as they are usually high in calories and low in nutrition.
Continue ReadingHow to Shed Festive Weight the Healthy Way
The holidays are always a good excuse to overindulge. You might have had a few extra shortbread cookies or Lindt chocolates, but that’s no reason to beat yourself up. As long as an occasional splurge doesn’t become a repeated excuse, you should be fine.
Continue ReadingPreventing weight loss for the elderly
One of the many challenges of getting older is maintaining a healthy body weight, it’s very common for our seniors to let’s say lose interest in food and to not nourish their body with the vital nutrients it needs. This leads to malnutrition and is a leading health concern for our seniors.
Continue ReadingFoods that assist weight loss
While exercise is important for a healthy body and mind, if you’re trying to lose weight it’s important to be aware that weight loss is 75 per cent dependent on diet and only 25 per cent on exercise.
Continue ReadingNew Year’s Resolutions vs All-Year Goals
2017 is here, and with it comes a myriad of people making New Year’s Resolutions. Making resolutions is great, but for most people, they involve grand notions or major changes with little preparation or sustainable action plans to work towards reaching the end goal.
Continue ReadingHealthy Heart Tips
What to do when your doctor tells you to lose weight for your heart’s sake? Some useful tips and tricks to keep yourself motivated and on your way to a better, healthier you!
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