Posts by Team VIVA!
An afternoon of indulgence at the Shangri-La
After a busy week, and one too many late nights at the office, the girls at VIVA! were delighted when Managing Director, Paul Jans, surprised them with an afternoon of indulgence at the luxurious Chi Spa, Shangri-La, Sydney. Normally chained to their desks in the pursuit of health + wellness, Paul almost forcibly relocated the…
Read MoreHappy Halloween
As the bowls of lollies appear in anticipation of those who go door knocking, it’s hard to resist the temptation of a treat…or three. Of course it’s your inner sugar goblin that’s doing all the ghastly work, so why not trick them with a healthy treat that’s so good, it’s scary… Edible eyes: horribly easy…
Read MoreHow dense are you?
Strengthening the nation’s bones on World Osteoporosis Day We’re teaming with Osteoporosis Australia today to pose a candid question to the 6.6 million Australians living with low bone density – “How dense are you?” To answer this question, Osteoporosis Australia is releasing a simple ‘Dense test’ as part of a national awareness drive to alert people…
Read MoreVIVA! hosts Travel Health Chat with Dr Deb on Twitter
Missed the Travel Health Chat on Twitter today? No sweat! With the help of Storify, we’ve put together the transcript in a slideshow! Thanks to special guest, Dr Deb, and all participants in the Travel Health Chat. Happy viewing from Team VIVA! [View the story “Travel Health Chat with Dr Deb” on Storify]
Read MoreGlobetrotting Aussies risking infectious diseases
Australians are putting themselves at risk of contracting potentially serious infectious diseases while travelling abroad. Researchers from the University of Sydney’s Family Medicine Research Centre have found more than three-in-five Australians are not seeking professional health advice before travelling overseas, with many visiting destinations carrying a risk of infectious diseases, including hepatitis A and B,…
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