Retainer Care and Lifespan

How long does a retainer last, and what's the best way to clean one? These are the questions that Olivia, 15, asked our resident dental health expert recently…

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Lentil Salad How does a bowl of roasted winter veg, lentils, garlic, balsamic, rocket and goat’s cheese sound for lunch tomorrow? (yummy, right?!) If you love your vegetables, you’re guaranteed to love today’s ‘Lentil Salad’ recipe! Provided by HIF Health expert Susie Burrell, this dish is an awesome choice if you want a meal that’s quick and easy to make. ...
Are You a Frequent Fidgeter? Don’t worry, even our very own fitness guru Brian is a self-confessed fidget! But did you know that your constant need to move or fidget could be influencing your weight? In this post for our Healthy Lifestyle Blog, Brian discusses how a recent research study concluded that participants who fidgeted (or made small movements frequently made during the day) consumed an additional 350 calories per day! Brian also offers more information on how our modern day sedentary lifestyle is having detrimental effect on our health....
Should I Have a Rest Day? Is it important to have a rest day when exercising? According to HIF fitness expert, Brian Killian, rest and recovery is as important to the success of an exercise regime as the actual work completed in a personal training or gym session. In this Q&A session, Brian answers a readers concern about ‘rest days’ and provides a comprehensive post-workout plan which we can all implement....
Release Your Own Fascia Are you familiar with Myofascial Release? According to, Brian: “This is a technique used by Massage Therapists, Chiropractors and Physiotherapists which can bring immediate and considerable benefits to individuals suffering from skeletal muscle immobility and pain. It is a simple, do-it-yourself approach, which I would like to share with members and followers of HIF! In this post for our Healthy Lifestyle Blog, Brian teaches us how to perform this treatment (which can be used on all parts of the body) and explains why it is safe, gentle and effective for all ages and levels of physical fitness. ...
Chicken Fajitas With Light Sour Cream How does marinated chicken, seared onions, capsicum, mushrooms and flour tortillas sound for dinner tonight? (yummy, right?!) This week's recipe of chicken fajitas with light sour cream serves four people and is a great option if you want a meal that's quick and easy to make....