HEALTH & HAPPINESS

At Swisse, we strive to promote health and happiness in all we do. This isn’t an aspiration – it's our obsession. Here you'll find health and wellness information, tips and inspiration to help you squeeze the most out of your life.

Get inspired by Tommy Hafey this Men's Health Week!Get inspired by Tommy Hafey this Men's Health Week!

It's Men's Health Week and we hear from Tommy Hafey about the importance of taking your health seriously.

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Office workers, take a stand!
Office workers, take a stand!

Standing up more often during your working day can help lighten your load.

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How to stay motivated for winter workouts
How to stay motivated for winter workouts

Don’t let the winter weather interfere with your exercise plans. You can do it, rain, hail or shine!

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Mastering the art of good sleep
Mastering the art of good sleep

Get ready to become a sleep master! Why your approach to sleep matters.

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Getting your gut right
Getting your gut right

If things are going GRUMBLE, GROAN, GURGLE in your guts, you should read this.

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Kidneys: the quiet achiever!
Kidneys: the quiet achiever!

This small organ does a BIG job in our bodies! Find out more about your kidneys.

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Nutrition: our top tips for sporty types
Nutrition: our top tips for sporty types

Exercise. It’s not all about stretching and staying hydrated. 

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Healthy families: you really ARE what you eat
Healthy families: you really ARE what you eat

Eating your greens can be easier said than done. So what’s the secret? 

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Eating for good health in your senior years
Eating for good health in your senior years

Our body still needs the same range of nutrients when we get older – but what’s the best way to get them? 

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What’s the secret to a good night’s sleep?
What’s the secret to a good night’s sleep?

Do you have trouble falling asleep and staying asleep? We help you ‘work out’ some solutions.

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Diet myths: the truth is out there
Diet myths: the truth is out there

With so much information floating around about nutrition and health, it can be tricky to know what’s true, and what’s not. 

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Mindful eating: what's that all about?
Mindful eating: what's that all about?

You may be familiar with the concept of 'mindfulness' - but how do you apply it to food?

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Honouring our Mums
Honouring our Mums

Get inspired to think about how important your Mum is to you with our latest video dedicated to our Mums.

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Taking on the open water
Taking on the open water

Ever braved the open water? Watch our video on tips for open water swimming from marathon swimmer John van Wisse.

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Active Kids, Happy Kids!
Active Kids, Happy Kids!

We talk to an expert on kids' fitness about how much exercise children really need.

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It's National Heart Week!
It's National Heart Week!

Take charge with our four heart health tips.

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Early morning exercise
Early morning exercise

In our early morning exercise video, we chat to morning runners about what gives them the get up and go to exercise in the morning.

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Avoid temptation to overindulge this Easter
Avoid temptation to overindulge this Easter

Don’t let a bit of Easter feasting throw your health off track!  

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Start thinking about your Health & Happiness
Start thinking about your Health & Happiness

Good health and happiness is something we all aspire to - but it's your approach that really counts.

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Top tips for your Health & Happiness
Top tips for your Health & Happiness

Check out our top ten tips to get you on your way to a healthier, happier you!

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Health & Happiness at home
Health & Happiness at home

Could your home do with a dose of health and happiness? Check out our top tips!

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Health & Happiness for your mind
Health & Happiness for your mind

Your mind matters; thoughts effect the way we see everything. Sometimes we need to retrain our brain!

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Health & Happiness in the kitchen
Health & Happiness in the kitchen

Introduce a rainbow of goodness to your plate - and some chocolate too - to boost your diet!

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Health & Happiness at work
Health & Happiness at work

We spend around a third of our lives at work - let's make it a happier and healthier place!

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Health & Happiness for your relationships
Health & Happiness for your relationships

Are you getting the most out of your important relationships?

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How to stay healthy and happy in 2013!
How to stay healthy and happy in 2013!

Have you put health & happiness on your list of New Years resolutions?

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Ricky Ponting shares tips for students sitting exams
Ricky Ponting shares tips for students sitting exams

Swisse Ambassador Ricky Ponting meets some lucky Year 12 students.

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Three tips to diversify your diet
Three tips to diversify your diet

Variety is the key to life – especially when it comes to our diet.

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An AFL footballer’s weekly recovery routine
An AFL footballer’s weekly recovery routine

Hawthorn Football Club defender Josh Gibson writes a regular series for Swisse.com detailing life as an AFL player.

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Healthy habits for getting a good night’s sleep
Healthy habits for getting a good night’s sleep

Our top tips for falling asleep - and staying asleep!

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Produce markets are back in fashion!
Produce markets are back in fashion!

To market, we go: five secrets to finding fresh food.

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Healthy ageing: finding the right balance
Healthy ageing: finding the right balance

How can we achieve happiness and remain healthy during the later years of our life? 

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Walking your way to good health
Walking your way to good health

Tie up your shoelaces and get walking!

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Healthy tips for frequent travellers
Healthy tips for frequent travellers

Long flights and jetlag can wreak havoc on your health; check out our tips to get you back on your feet after long periods of travel.

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We get to the root of ginger!
We get to the root of ginger!

Ginger not only adds amazing flavour to your cooking, it also packs a nutritional punch!

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Healthy party food your kids will love!
Healthy party food your kids will love!

Finding the nutritional balance at kids parties. 

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Turmeric: much more than a spice
Turmeric: much more than a spice

Learn more about turmeric – an Asian spice that is related to ginger which has anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and antibacterial properties. 

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Eating seasonally: fresh is best
Eating seasonally: fresh is best

Top tips on what fruit and veggies to buy, depending on the time of year.

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A footballer's guide to food
A footballer's guide to food

Dietician Simone Austin talks us through what goes onto the plates of Hawthorn Football Club's star players.

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Salt: how much is too much?
Salt: how much is too much?

Think again before you reach for the salt shaker.

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Is where you live effecting your diet?
Is where you live effecting your diet?

The number of fast food outlets in your suburb may have a profound influence on the health of your diet.

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The importance of omega-3s in menopause and beyond
The importance of omega-3s in menopause and beyond

Do you incorporate omega-3s into your daily diet?

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How much red meat is good for you?
How much red meat is good for you?

Nutritional advice on what kind and how much red meat you should eat is as varied as the many cuts available from your local butcher.

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Vitamin D can help stave off the winter blues
Vitamin D can help stave off the winter blues

When was the last time you had your Vitamin D levels checked?

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How do you know when you're over-training?
How do you know when you're over-training?

When it comes to exercise, how much is too much?

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Detox: myths and realities
Detox: myths and realities

Have you embarked in a detox or diet in the past 12 months? You should read this.

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Alcohol and its effect on nutrients
Alcohol and its effect on nutrients

How much do you know about alcohol's effect on nutrients?

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Carbohydrates: do we really need them?
Carbohydrates: do we really need them?

Just how important are carbs? Swisse nutritionists discuss the role carbohydrates play in our diets. 

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Too busy to cook?
Too busy to cook?

A little preparation and some cupboard essentials are just what you need.

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