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Neck pain relief: Strategies to ease tech neck

Digital devices have been incredibly powerful in keeping our communities connected and (increasingly) operational this year. Whether you’re texting a friend to say hello, assisting your kids with an iPad school activity, or attending virtual meetings from your home office – screens can dominate your life. There’s just no escaping it these days.The thing is, increased time on electronic devices like laptops and tablets puts a huge strain on your neck. Commonly referred to as ‘tech neck’ – this everyday slouch or hunch contributes to neck pain. Simply speaking, your body was not designed to act like this. In fact, the younger you are when you start using a device with poor posture, the harder it can be to manage and retrain your body. Here’s how you can counter your screen scroll and improve your upper body posture.

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Surviving Self-Isolation: 3 Tips for Finding a New Normal (For Now)

Today, life is not as we’ve known it. The uncertainty of the COVID-19 outbreak across Australia and the world can make you feel overwhelmed, scared and fearful. What we know for certain is that social distancing (and good hygiene!) will help stop the spread of the virus. Therefore, its essential that we take this time to stay home wherever possible and stay on top of our health. Gabi spent 14 days in self-isolation - here's her tips to help you tackle the new normal we all find ourselves in.

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