Wellness Matters

It feels like just yesterday when we were on the countdown to the holiday break. Now the New Year has come, and we’re looking forward to what 2021 holds for us. This got me thinking about how many people have made a New Year’s resolution, and how long they will be able to keep them….

What a year it has been! I don’t think anyone could have predicted the way this year has unfolded. A global pandemic, working from home en masse, social distancing, isolation and lockdowns. At HOBAN, we believe wellness matters and that has been true this year more than ever. Focusing on wellness has been a guiding…

As we round out the year, we’re all getting ready to kick back and enjoy our well-deserved Chrissy break. However, as we celebrate, we also need to remember the true meaning of Christmas ‘giving’, by helping those less fortunate within our communities. Often overlooked during the holiday period, access to blood becomes increasingly difficult for…

Halloween has been slowly growing in Australia, as children and adults alike embrace the idea of free lollies, (or candy to our friends in the USA) and an excuse to whip out the costume box that’s been sitting untouched in the garage for years. Dressing up and spooky decorations are some of the best aspects…

To help you enjoy the increasing sunshine and get the most out of daylight savings, I recently shared some suggestions for outdoor activities. If you or your loved ones need further convincing to get out and soak up those golden rays, I’ve got you covered. Below are some of the benefits and tips for getting…

Daylight Savings is polarising. For some, this is a divisor with our loved ones: many loving the extra-long sunny days, with others groaning about the shorter winter days and disruption of circadian rhythms. Let alone what it allegedly does to the curtains in Queensland and Western Australia… Staring down the barrel of a clock change…

Time flies when you’re having fun. This week we celebrate our fourth year since launching our ‘Wellness Matters’ program. We’ve really enjoyed coming up with creative ways to get fit and healthy – and sharing those ideas with you. We’ve hit an exciting milestone in our fourth year and have delivered over 200 health and…

Last year we spoke to Antony Choice, Director and Soft Tissue Therapist at Myogen, about the why, what and how of maintaining your posture and addressing that pesky back pain. We hope that you find the article useful as we continue to work between our homes and the office. Why is posture important? Well, as…

If you’re still moving about and staying active under restrictions, you’ll also have to make sure you’re giving yourself time to recover after exercising. These four simple tips are also important for our friends down in Victoria for staying well during lockdown. Having a good understanding and approach to recovery will help to keep you…