How can we best use technology without being absorbed by it? In this episode, we talk with Dr Megan Lim to discuss the benefits and impacts of technology on our health, as well as some practical tips on what balancing screen time actually looks like. Show notes: Beyond Blue has a dedicated portal for those seeking mental and emotional support related to the pandemic: https://coronavirus.beyondblue.org.au/ For Victorians, up-to-date Coronavirus health information is available at https://www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/coronavirus To find out more information on the topics discussed in today’s episode, ch ..read more

Let’s say an old friend invites you to join their social netball league, and you’ve never played netball before. Are you super excited... or running for the hills?   In this episode of In Good Health, Dr Erica Randle from LaTrobe University’s Centre for Sport and Social Impact, wants us to shift how we think about getting active, leaving notions of whether we’re good enough to move our bodies, behind.  Erica shares some ideas and tools for anyone who wants to move more, or wants to help the people around them move more.   +++  In Good Health is a VicHealth podcast ..read more

No blue light after 8pm! Chamomile tea before bed! Eight hours or more... or else!  In recent years, the world of sleep has become far less relaxed than you’d expect. Between wearable sleep trackers and an ever-growing obsession with self-optimisation, sleep has become the latest on a long list of activities you’ve done your whole life, but apparently should be doing better.   But what if trying so hard is making sleep harder to come by?   Dr Moira Junge, a registered health psychologist and the CEO of the Sleep Health Foundation, wants to set the record straight. She ..read more

It’s 6pm. Your workday was exhausting. Traffic was horrible.  And now you’re squeezing between other customers in the supermarket aisle, while you try to decipher exactly what’s in the food you’re about to buy. Unless you're a marketing and nutrition expert, you might have a tough time.  How do you know which product is healthier? What should you be looking out for in the ingredients list? And why does sugar have so many different names?   Dr Alexandra Chung, a qualified dietitian and food marketing researcher at Monash University, breaks down the techniques marketers use to get ..read more

We all want to live healthy lives. But sometimes this feels overwhelming, and we don’t know where to start. It seems like there are so many things that influence and impact our health – some are obvious, but some are hidden in plain sight.  Help is at hand. In season 4 of In Good Health, VicHealth’s Dr Sandro Demaio will guide you through the maze of unseen barriers, including those that keep us from staying active, connected and sleeping through the night. You’ll meet people navigating similar health challenges, and you’ll hear practical suggestions that you can implement yourself, and t ..read more

There’s no doubt that in these difficult times, we’ve turned to the arts as a source of comfort, whether it’s our favourite book, listening to music, or discovering a new TV show. In this extra special episode (adapted from our Instagram live recording of #SolidarityPancakes), we talk to Benjamin Law and discuss the importance of community, how the arts and the creative sector are keeping us all connected and inspired, as well as several ways we can actively support our fellow artists. Show notes: This interview was recorded during the current Victorian Coronavirus outbreak, in line with the ..read more

The disruptions of the COVID pandemic can be seen across many industries in Australia and around the world. But the impact felt by the hospitality industry in particular is undeniable. In this episode, we talk to chef Ben Shewry and discuss how his life and restaurant Attica have changed since the pandemic began, the importance of resilience and creativity, and why we should always lead our lives with kindness. Show notes: This interview was recorded during the current Victorian Coronavirus outbreak, in line with the Victorian Government’s COVID public health advice. For Victorians, up-to-d ..read more

How do we know what’s in season and how to enjoy it? In this episode, we talk to Alice Zaslavsky and unpack the many benefits of eating seasonally, how we can best identify different fruits and vegetables in season, as well as a few cooking tips for Spring vegies along the way. Show notes: This interview was recorded during the current Victorian Coronavirus outbreak, in line with the Victorian Government’s COVID public health advice. To help find fruits and vegies that are currently in season check out the Australian Seasonal Food Guide To find out more information on the topics discussed ..read more

How can we best use technology without being absorbed by it? In this episode, we talk with Dr Megan Lim to discuss the benefits and impacts of technology on our health, as well as some practical tips on what balancing screen time actually looks like. Show notes: Beyond Blue has a dedicated portal for those seeking mental and emotional support related to the pandemic: https://coronavirus.beyondblue.org.au/ For Victorians, up-to-date Coronavirus health information is available at https://www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/coronavirus To find out more information on the topics discussed in today’s episode, ch ..read more

We hear from two doctors about how COVID-19 has affected their lives and they explain what's at stake for them and why we all need to work together to protect each another, and our health system, from the virus. Plus, Dr Sandro answers listeners' questions and takes us through a no-fail recipe to use with just about any veg: minestrone. Follow Dr Sandro on twitter.com/sandrodemaio or instagram.com/sandrodemaio and use the hashtag #InGoodHealth to ask any questions about life during the pandemic For Victorian listeners, up to date state-based information is at www.dhhs.vic.gov.au For more on ..read more