Cancer survivor Gina Codotto is fighting back against cancer and passionately urging more women to remain vigilant about their health. The Cairns local has been diagnosed with cancer three times – but credits early detection as the reason she is still here today. In recognition of her spirit and determination, has been named Face of…

Sunshine Coast locals will step out in support of a cancer free future this weekend at the 2017 Walk for Women’s Cancers. Registrations are still open for the family-friendly walk, set to be held on Saturday, September 2. The annual event, was founded in 2004 by Cassandra Munson, and aims to raise funds and awareness…

This Friday the gates of Ekka will open in preparation for nearly half a million Queenslanders, 145,000 strawberry sundaes, 185,000 Dagwood dogs and plenty of entertainment! To help Queenslanders make the most of Ekka, Cancer Council Queensland CEO Ms Chris McMillan shared five top tips for a healthy day out. “We know that Ekka is…

The cold and windy days of winter can sometimes discourage us from getting the physical activity we need to stay healthy. Despite the chill, it’s vitally important for Queenslanders to keep warm and stay well with physical activity. Physical activity for all seasons is particularly important for our kids, to ensure optimum wellbeing and provide…

Three kilos off the average Queenslander is all it could take to help lighten the state’s burgeoning overweight and obesity crisis, according to an Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) study. Research from the AIHW Australian Burden of Disease Study, showed that 14 per cent of the total disease burden could be avoided if…

One third of the total disease burden in Australia could be prevented by people quitting smoking, getting active, losing weight and eating more fruit – a new AIHW study has found. The Australian Burden of Disease Study: Impact and causes of illness and death in Australia 2011 was released today by the Australian Institute of…

Listen back to our 23 April #livewellbewell radio show. We chat how breaking up in the digital age and starving on a full stomach with Style Magazines, Finder.com.au chat secret spending, BMAG discusses body image & we delve into the latest stats on smoking in disadvantaged areas of QLD. Listen to the latest Live Well,…

Listen back to our April 16 show! We chat how food affects your mood, dancing for health, Footprints for Brain Cancer, raising emotionally resilient kids & downsizing effectively. Special guests include Women’s Health Magazine, Sally Thibault, She Brisbane and Little Miss Organised. Listen to the latest Live Well, Be Well radio podcast with Katie Clift…

New food labels depicting the amount of exercise needed to work off food and drink could improve public health, experts say. An article in today’s British Medical Journal suggests that more than half of consumers would positively change their behaviour if ‘activity calories’ were printed on food packaging. According to the article’s authors, exercise labelling…

Listen back to our April 2 show! Be part of an Ipswich Race Day raising funds for CCQ, learn to savour time to yourself, grab a healthy chicken parma recipe & find out why setting goals for 90 days is better than setting annual goals. Listen to the latest Live Well, Be Well radio podcast…