Posts by Team VIVA!

Recent research published in the Journal of Foot & Ankle Surgery, September, 2015, reveals Vitamin D may be the cure to help reduce stress fractures, particularly for those individuals who participate in regular exercise. The research conducted over three years (between 2011 to 2014) investigated the medical records and examined the vitamin D status of…

American researchers have identified a link between women who are active and passive smokers with infertility problems and early menopause. While previous research has linked smoking with higher rates of infertility and earlier menopause, Andrew Hyland, Chair of Health Behaviour at Roswell Park Cancer Institute, New York and study author, cited “second-hand smoke is less…

As The Year of the Sheep draws to a close, no doubt you’re feeling completely spent, stressed, fatigued and in desperate need of a holiday. Well, have no fear, for the 2016 health + wellness trends are here.Here’s what’s in-store for the New Year!Here’s what’s in-store for the New Year! Here’s what’s in-store for the…

Australia’s ice scourge is becoming increasingly challenging with more than 200,000 Australians now reportedly using ice and certain suburbs in cities such as Melbourne showing a doubling of ice user figures in just the last year. As the Australian Government prepares to pour an extra $297 million into funding to tackle this epidemic, Prime Minister,…

As one of the most digitally connected societies in the world, Aussies are spending an average of 23 hours and 18 minutes online each week – that equates to almost a full day! In fact, Aussies spend at least six hours and 52 minutes on social media each month. With the Internet available on our…