SCIENCE OR SNAKE OIL?
Every month we bring you a story on a health topic based on scientific evidence and the current medical advice. Not this time! Instead we take a dive into “wellness” fads on TikTok. The wellness industry makes trillions of dollars every year and more and more you will find “wellness” gurus on platforms like TikTok. […]
MOVE IT OR LOSE IT
Are you a coach potato? Hate exercising and avoid doing anything active at all costs? It’s time to get off your butt and start moving because one of the most damaging things you can do to your body is doing nothing at all. Being sedentary can really do a number on you. Physical inactivity contributes […]
GOOD LUNGS = GOOD LIFE
Coal Services has launched a respiratory health campaign urging coal miners to stay vigilant about protecting their lungs. The campaign was developed in support of the NSW Coal Industry Respiratory Health Standard, released in August 2024. The campaign aims to raise awareness about respiratory health and equip workers with the knowledge to protect their lungs […]
READY, SET, RESET
How many times have you made a New Year’s resolution to look after yourself better? Probably the same number of times that you’ve broken that resolution before the month of January is out! What if there were quick, easy and cheap ways to instantly boost your mind and body and make you feel better? Turns […]
SUPPLEMENTING SANTA STYLE
Delivering billions of presents in one night is a big job and cookies and milk can only get you so far. This month we asked Santa to share what foods he eats to keep him in top form and that we can all add to our diets for an extra health boost this Christmas. Santa […]
TAKE THE PRESSURE DOWN
High blood pressure is a risk factor for more than heart disease. It can cause many other health conditions, quietly damaging your body for years before symptoms even appear. High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is a common condition that affects the body’s arteries with around 1 in 3 Australians diagnosed with it. If you […]
YOU’LL NEVER FEEL MORE RELAXED
I don’t know many people who don’t enjoy a massage, whether it is something intense like a remedial massage or a hand massage at the nail salon. But have you ever heard of a Japanese Head Spa? As the name suggests the head spa gained popularity in Japan and thanks to the power of social […]
HAVE YOUR SAY ON HEALTHCARE
Mining and FIFO workers are being encouraged to take a survey and help shape the future of healthcare in their region. More than 930 North Queenslanders have already had their say through the Joint Regional Needs Assessment (JRNA) survey, which is open until 16 August 2024. Northern Queensland Primary Health Network (NQPHN) Chief Executive Officer […]
LIFEBLOOD: MINERS TOP THE CHART
Every day countless recipients require blood and blood products. There are over half a million active blood donors across Australia including a few workers in the mining industry who not only save lives but have a little friendly competition while they’re at it. Glencore has saved 378 lives this year with their blood, plasma and […]
BY SHIFT WORKERS, FOR SHIFT WORKERS
One night, two years ago, Jim Maher was driving a haul truck at Bulga Mine listening to podcasts when he had an idea. Fast forward to today and Jim, along with his mates Lachlan Cromby and Jai Brook, have created a business called ‘Night Work Nutrition’. Jim, Lachlan and Jai all started together at Bulga […]
GOOD HEALTH HEROES
Men’s Health Week is from the 10th to 16th June. It’s an important time to highlight men’s health and promote and support the health and wellbeing of men and boys in our communities. Men’s Health Week highlights the health challenges faced by men and aims to increase awareness of preventable health problems in men of […]
DIGITAL DETOX
What’s the first thing you do when you wake up? Check your emails? Look through social media? Play a game? If you’re reaching for your phone before you’ve even rubbed the sleep out of your eyes it might be time to consider a digital detox. What is a digital detox? It’s defined as a period […]
‘JUST MOVE’
This May, CS Health is proud to promote Exercise Right Week, developed by Exercise and Sports Science Australia (ESSA). This year’s theme, ‘Just Move’ highlights the benefits of adding just 30 minutes of movement into your daily routine – creating small changes that can lead to significant improvements in both physical and mental health. In […]
BRAIN FOOD
As we get older, changes occur in all the parts of our body. Not just the changes that we see looking in the mirror every morning, but changes on the inside too. We all feel aches and pains but something we don’t feel is certain parts of our brain shrinking as we age, including the […]
FREEZING THE PAIN AWAY
For many of us, living with pain or inflammation from an injury or disease day in, day out for the rest of our lives is reality. But maybe it doesn’t have to be. There’s a treatment in Australia that is starting to be used more widely that could bring some relief. It’s called Cryotherapy. Cryotherapy […]
WE NEED TO TALK ABOUT SUICIDE BUT HOW?
The latest Australian suicide rates show suicide is a serious concern in our communities. What can you do if you, or someone you know, is struggling? It can be a difficult conversation but Lifeline Hunter, Central Coast and New England North West CEO Rob Sams says talking about suicide is important. “Every life lost is […]
Do you have breasts? Then Read This
When was the last time you checked your breasts? A year ago? A month ago? Never? Some women can’t even recall the last time they took a few minutes to check for any changes and many men have never checked theirs. Yet a simple breast check could save your life. More than 3300 Queenslanders are […]
Your Body is not the Problem
Eating disorders are not a lifestyle choice, a diet gone wrong or a cry for attention. They are serious mental and physical conditions that involve complex and damaging relationships with food, eating, exercise, and body image. The most common indication of an eating disorder is extreme dissatisfaction or an unhealthy concern about your appearance, food […]
Ulan takes First Place in First Aid
Spider bites, electrocution and severe bleeding were just some of the injuries confronting teams at the Coal Services Western Region First Aid competition held near Mudgee on July 14. Six teams competed at the event, with Glencore’s Ulan Surface Operations taking home the winning title. The teams were challenged through simulated emergency first aid situations […]
Flick the Flu
Queensland Health is warning about a huge increase in flu cases this year. So far this year, there have been over 27 thousand flu cases reported in the state, three times more than the five-year average. There are thousands of new cases every week, with the worst of the flu season yet to come. You’re […]
MATES helping Mates in Mining
A new report suggests the rate of suicide among male mining workers may be increasing. The Suicide in the Australian Mining Industry: A National Study Report from the University of Melbourne’s School of Population and Global Health was commissioned by MATES in Mining, Construction and Energy and is the first national study to look into […]
Look After Your Heart
The importance of heart health is well known, but a landmark Australian study has found a worrying link between a health lifestyle and another disease. The Heart Research Institute (HRI) is an internationally recognised medical research institute that performs ground-breaking cardiovascular research. Scientists at HRI have made a world-first breakthrough discovery linking, for the first […]
Are You Bogged Mate?
Are you bogged mate? aims to boost awareness and start conversations in the community about the rising issue of depression and suicide rates among men in rural areas. We caught up with founder Mary O’Brien to find out more about the work they do. Mary was raised on the land, so she understands the diverse […]
Control Your Cholesterol
Do you ever reach into the bag of hot chips and get your hand slapped away and nagged at to watch your cholesterol? What the hell is cholesterol anyway? Cholesterol is a type of fat found in all animal cells. And even though most of us have evolved past the chasing down prey and communicating […]
CS Health Opens New Facility
Growing demand for occupational medical services has seen a new provider enter the Gunnedah region. CS Health, a business unit of Coal Services, officially opened its local premises on Tuesday, 6 September. Located on the grounds of the Gunnedah Hospital, CS Health will open for business on Monday, 19 September to provide services to mining […]
