Tag: healthy lifestyle

5 ways to winter-proof your workout

Your health doesn’t have an off season, so as the temperatures drop don’t be tempted to hang up your exercise gear and hibernate – use the change in seasons as a chance to mix up your workouts and reignite your love of fitness. It’s important to stay active all year round, as regular exercise helps…

The cancer risk factors you might not be aware of yet

The causes of cancer are complex, but many cases can be prevented by healthy lifestyle choices, as Cancer Council Queensland CEO Ms Chris McMillan explains. Thanks to successful health campaigns, we have seen positive changes in sun-related and smoking behaviours and attitudes. Each year, thousands of skin cancer cases are prevented because people are more…

Egg-xorbitant sugar levels found in Easter favourites

easter chocolate

Whether you like mini or mega-size, chocolate bunnies, eggs or blocks – Cancer Council Queensland is warning people to avoid the chocolate binge this Easter! Most Easter treats contain alarming amounts of sugar, making their effects on health and well-being not-so-sweet. An average 250g milk chocolate bunny contains around 36 teaspoons of sugar, a hollow…

Eating well for your waistline and wallet

Cancer Council Queensland CEO Ms Chris McMillan explains that eating healthily doesn’t have to hit your hip pocket. Have you been shocked by the amount of unhealthy food that’s slipped into your shopping cart or the total you’ve managed to rack up at the checkout? Between the latest food trends, marketing hype and product placement,…

Sugary drinks a recipe for disaster – we can all cut down for better health

It’s no secret that we shouldn’t be drinking sugary drinks. As more and more research investigates the ill effects of regular consumption of soft drinks, sports drinks, energy drinks and cordials, it may be time for you to give it up, or at least reduce the amount you consume on a daily or weekly basis.…

Get active, get inspired with Team CCQ

It’s almost autumn, so if your 2018 health goals have taken a backseat, you may need a catalyst. One of the easiest ways to motivate and push yourself is to take part in an organised event, so that you have a deadline to work towards. Once you register, the countdown to get fit begins. Getting…

Summer ending but Queenslanders still need ugly staple

While summer will soon come to an end – here in sunny Queensland, the season to hit the beach never stops! As temperatures and UV levels continue to soar well into autumn, Cancer Council Queensland is calling on locals to get in quick for their last chance of securing the limited edition, true-blue cockatoo Ugly…

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