Posts by Team VIVA!

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…

Government officials and health experts are fuming over the launch of Australia’s first IV hydration “Hangover Clinic” designed to speed recovery from the consumption of excessive alcohol. Given alcohol is the nation’s most widely used drug, according to the Australian Drug Foundation, there is cause for concern that the Hangover Clinic could further aid and…

Providing quality care is not always popular among patients, with researchers from King’s College, London, revealing GPs reluctance to prescribe antibiotics leaves them feeling less than pleased with their consultation. An observational study of more than 95 per cent of general practices between 2012-13 revealed GPs who prescribed 25 per cent fewer antibiotics than the…