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Creating healthy habits

Healthy habits can help you improve your mental health and wellbeing. Learn more about how to make good habits and break bad ones.

RACGP Healthy Habits is a digital health support program developed by the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) in partnership with the Commonwealth Department of Health and Aged Care.

Motivation: How to get started and staying motivated

To make changes to your life, you need motivation. Learn why motivation’s important, how to get and stay motivated, and where to get help to achieve your goals.

8 ‘healthy’ habits that might not be so healthy

'Healthy’ habits, such as removing ear wax or drinking kombucha, might not be that healthy after all. They might even be harmful. Check this list and start 2020 right.

Healthy lifestyle

This section provides useful information and tips on how to lead a healthy life through healthy eating habits, regular exercise and a balanced lifestyle.

How can sober curiosity help you to reduce or stop drinking?

Being sober curious is about questioning and modifying your drinking habits. Learn about the instant health benefits.

Cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT)

Cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT) is a type of psychotherapy (talk therapy) that helps a person to identify and change unhealthy or damaging thinking habits.

Food, drink and mental health

Discover tips for building healthy eating habits, including a balanced diet and plenty of water, to support mental health and overall well-being.

Sleep

Sleep is important for your physical and emotional health and wellbeing. Learn about sleep stages, healthy habits and tips for a better night's rest.

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)

In irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), abdominal pain and change in bowel habits can impact your quality of life. Learn how to manage your symptoms.

Healthy eating for children

Healthy eating helps kids stay well and helps prevent illness. Read on for tips on how to encourage healthy eating habits in children, and lay good foundations for healthy eating throughout life.

Dental care for children

Tooth decay is on the rise, so it's vital to teach your child good oral health habits. Get tips on child dental care and how to clean your children's teeth well.

Working from home and your health

Australians are spending more time at home than ever before. With information and support, you can manage much of your health and mental wellbeing at home.

Back to school health tips

Is your child starting or returning to school? Here are 5 top tips to help your child navigate their way into a healthy and happy school year.

How to power up and boost your immunity ASAP

Discover how you can help to prevent getting sick, and reduce how sick you get, with these immune-boosting lifestyle changes.

Smart ways to keep your brain healthy and sharp

Mental decline starts before age 40. Here are smart ways to keep your brain healthy and help protect your brain against degenerative brain disorders such as Alzheimer's disease.

15 minutes of walking could reduce your risk of disease

Walking 15 minutes a day could reduce your risk of heart disease, dementia and some cancers, says the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare.

With the healthdirect app, you're in safe hands

Almost 4 in 5 Australians search the internet for health topics and symptoms. Download the new, supercharged healthdirect app and get the right information.

Stress in young people

Young people report higher stress levels — and for different reasons — than older Australians. Learn more here.

Staying healthy when you have a heart condition

It's important to stay healthy if you have a heart condition and you can look after your heart by having a healthy lifestyle.

5 ways to improve your mental health

Learn how you can help to protect your mental health by doing these 5 evidence-based activities regularly.

Cycling and your health

Whether you're cycling to work, for exercise, or just for fun, the humble bicycle is an easy way to get more active. Here’s how to get started.

Obesity at conception linked to pregnancy complications

Women should lose weight before getting pregnant if they're obese or overweight, experts say, as excess weight at conception is linked to pregnancy complications.

How to start exercising

You don’t have to exercise to the point of collapse to get health benefits. This article shows you how simple it can be to get active.

Group exercise for beginners

Group exercise is when you train with others for fitness or as a form of physical recreation for fun. Group exercise could be team sport or a fitness class.

6 New Year’s resolutions worth keeping

Instead of joining a gym, cutting out carbs or attempting New Year's resolutions that are hard to stick to, these practical and doable health tweaks can make a big difference.

Planning for your pregnancy

If you are thinking about pregnancy, visit your doctor for a preconception consult to provide you with expert advice on planning your pregnancy.

Health benefits of swimming

Swimming is a great low-impact activity you can do at any age. These tips will help you get started.

Physical activity guidelines for older people

Over-60s should try to be active every day. Here's how much exercise you need to stay mentally and physically strong and prevent conditions such as osteoporosis.

Manage your health in your 50s

Be aware of the health conditions that can affect people in their 50s. Learn how to reduce your risks and manage your health at this stage of life.

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Search results for: "Habits"

Life stage

Creating healthy habits

RACGP Healthy Habits

Motivation: How to get started and staying motivated

8 ‘healthy’ habits that might not be so healthy

Healthy lifestyle

How can sober curiosity help you to reduce or stop drinking?

Cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT)

Food, drink and mental health

Sleep

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)

Healthy eating for children

Dental care for children

Working from home and your health

Back to school health tips

How to power up and boost your immunity ASAP

Smart ways to keep your brain healthy and sharp

15 minutes of walking could reduce your risk of disease

With the healthdirect app, you're in safe hands

Stress in young people

Staying healthy when you have a heart condition

5 ways to improve your mental health

Cycling and your health

Obesity at conception linked to pregnancy complications

How to start exercising

Group exercise for beginners

6 New Year’s resolutions worth keeping

Planning for your pregnancy

Health benefits of swimming

Physical activity guidelines for older people

Manage your health in your 50s

Life stage

Creating healthy habits

RACGP Healthy Habits

Motivation: How to get started and staying motivated

8 ‘healthy’ habits that might not be so healthy

Healthy lifestyle

How can sober curiosity help you to reduce or stop drinking?

Cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT)

Food, drink and mental health

Sleep

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)

Healthy eating for children

Dental care for children

Working from home and your health

Back to school health tips

How to power up and boost your immunity ASAP

Smart ways to keep your brain healthy and sharp

15 minutes of walking could reduce your risk of disease

With the healthdirect app, you're in safe hands

Stress in young people

Staying healthy when you have a heart condition

5 ways to improve your mental health

Cycling and your health

Obesity at conception linked to pregnancy complications

How to start exercising

Group exercise for beginners

6 New Year’s resolutions worth keeping

Planning for your pregnancy

Health benefits of swimming

Physical activity guidelines for older people

Manage your health in your 50s

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