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  • Can gardening reduce your stress levels? Gardening can improve your mental and physical health. We find out how spending time in a garden can help you and how to get your own garden started https://www.hcf.com.au/health-agenda/work-life/play/gardening-reduce-stress-levels
  • The science behind motivation What is motivation? We find out how our brain becomes, and stays, motivated, to help us achieve our goals with expert tips from a neuroscientist. https://www.hcf.com.au/health-agenda/body-mind/mental-health/science-behind-motivation
  • Should you exercise while feeling sick? If you exercise with a bug or virus will it make you feel worse or help you kick it? What are the symptoms telling you that you should give your workout a miss? https://www.hcf.com.au/health-agenda/body-mind/physical-health/exercising-when-sick
  • Concussion in sport: the risks Concussions in sport are on the rise. We look into the possible long-term effects of multiple concussions plus how to spot concussion symptoms. https://www.hcf.com.au/health-agenda/health-care/treatments-and-procedures/concussion-in-sport
  • Exercising during pregnancy: what you need to know Exercising during pregnancy is good for you and your baby, but what type of fitness is best, and what should you avoid? https://www.hcf.com.au/health-agenda/health-care/pregnancy-and-birth/exercising-during-pregnancy
  • Staying healthy on holidays These travel safety tips will ensure you stay healthy on holidays, including tips from food safety to travel vaccinations. https://www.hcf.com.au/health-agenda/work-life/play/staying-healthy-on-holidays
  • Beating lower back pain Your lower back does all the heavy lifting for your body so it’s important to look after your lumbar spine. https://www.hcf.com.au/health-agenda/health-care/common-conditions/back-on-track
  • How to reduce your risk of osteoporosis The bone disease osteoporosis is common in women and men over 50. Here are some simple tips to keep your bones strong. https://www.hcf.com.au/health-agenda/health-care/common-conditions/how-to-reduce-risk-of-osteoporosis
  • Treating chronic pain Around 20% of Australians have chronic pain. We find out how to cope with it. https://www.hcf.com.au/health-agenda/health-care/common-conditions/dealing-with-chronic-pain
  • How to make resolutions that last Christmas and the holiday season can be stressful – whether it's financial, time, or family issues. We ask the experts for their advice on how to plan ahead. https://www.hcf.com.au/health-agenda/body-mind/mental-health/make-resolutions-that-last