Fitness & Lifestyle Guide - Smart Wellness

7 Dec

Dangers of drinking water containing E. coli and giardia

The dangers of drinking water containing E. coli, Cryptosporidium and Giardia are discussed in this article. The risks associated with these organi…

11 Oct

What to look for in a Gun Massager

Massage guns (sometimes called percussive massage treatment or vibration therapy) have become quite popular over the past couple of years. Perhaps …

24 Aug

Simple ways to practice self-care at home – with a little help from Smart Wellness

It’s winter in Australia. Sure, some parts are more wintery than others, but it’s probably fair to assume many of us will be spending more time ind…

5 Aug

Why earphones are better than headphones and earbuds?

There are so many ways to describe audio devices that bring sound to your ears, it can be quite confusing when you’re searching the best option. It…

1 Aug

Should I set a body fat target or a weight target?

Given that in 2017/18, 67% of Australians over the age of 18 were either overweight or obese,1 the desire to lose weight is probably fairly common….

20 Jul

Which earplug for when?

Surely earplugs should be recognised as one of the most simple, useful, and versatile ‘devices’ ever invented. We’re not talking about fancy noise-…

5 Jul

Essential checklist before travelling to Bali

As borders open and travelling is more accessible, it is important to note the requirements and plan ahead before leaving the country. Like many co…

5 Jul

Cost saving ways to stay warm indoors to save on skyrocketing energy prices

There’s no doubt energy prices are well and truly on the rise – just in time for winter. So, anything we can do to save some energy will help our b…

23 Jun

Can loud noises damage my ears?

If we’re not staring at the screens we carry around everywhere, we’re often listening to them, using headphones or earphones. Then, there’s the noi…

23 Jun

What is a cushion massager and how does it work?

Combining the words ‘cushion’ and ‘massager’ already sounds relaxing doesn’t it? And that’s exactly what it’s intended to do. The beauty of a cushi…

19 May

How often should I weigh myself?

Unfortunately, there’s no definitive answer to this question. One report1 reviewed 12 studies of weight loss and maintenance and concluded that fre…