-
Food
6 healthy and delicious lunch ideas
Some days a tuna salad in the lunchroom just doesn’t cut it. Mix up your workplace lunch with these creative and healthy ideas from Accredited Practising Dietitian Jenna Obeid.
Will the real superfoods please stand up?
Do superfoods actually give us superhealth? Associate Professor Tim Crowe takes a close look at these nutrient-packed morsels and dissects which ones are worth the hype.
How many kilojoules should I eat each day?
We each have a daily kilojoule ‘budget’ that can be estimated based on our age, weight, height and our general activity level. This calculator helps you work out how much you should be eating each day.
Exercise
Get strong legs and killer posture for explosive riding power. Tour de France winner and Medibank ambassador Cadel Evans steps out of the saddle to share his top tips for successful resistance training.
Whether you’re a beginner, a pro or somewhere in between, these training guides will get you pounding the pavement and smashing your personal best – one step at a time.
Taking on the challenge to walk 10,000 steps a day is a great decision for better health. Here’s how to make reaching that goal a breeze.
Wellbeing
6 ways your brain can help you lose weight
Professor Claire Collins explains why your mind can be your most powerful asset when it comes to making positive lifestyle changes.
5 ways to sleep better tonight
Sleep. It’s something we all need – and often something we don’t get enough of. Sleep specialist John Toomey shares some gems of wisdom about why we’re all so tired, and how to get a rejuvenating night’s rest.
Do you dream of seeing clearly? Vision correction specialist Dr Michael Lawless shares a few little-known facts about laser eye surgery.
As 2015 wraps up, we take a look back over the most popular food, exercise and wellbeing articles of the year.
The best of be. magazine 2015
-
5 ways to relieve stress
Discover 5 easy stress-relief techniques to calm your mind and body. Try exercise, breathing, outdoor time, positive self-talk, and more for a balanced life.
-
The psychology of why travel is so good for you
Travel can challenge us, spark our creativity and refresh our headspace. Here's why you should start dreaming up your next adventure.
-
Are you getting too much blue light exposure?
Vision Eye Institute ophthalmologist Dr Lei Liu explains.
-
How to treat tired, dry or itchy eyes
Ophthalmologist Dr Mark Jacobs explains how to find relief.
-
Discovering an ADHD diagnosis later in life
Around 1 in 20 Australians are living with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), many of whom only received their diagnosis as adults. We spoke to Judith and Mark about their journeys to adult diagnosis and treatment, and what life looks like now.
-
How to stop clenching and grinding your teeth
Waking up with a sore jaw? Clenching your teeth during the day? Find out what causes teeth grinding and how to stop it, including sleep hygiene, stress management techniques and mouthguards.
Subscribe to receive the best from Live Better every week. Healthy recipes, exercise tips and activities, offers and promotions – everything to help you eat, move and feel better.
By clicking sign up I understand and agree to Medibank's privacy policy