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Decoding fitness: what does it mean to you?
When fitness seekers come knocking on my door, the conversation typically kicks off with a “why?” The response almost always dances around a single word: “fit”. But, hold up a minute. When we say “fit”, what do we really mean?
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Take the ultimate two-week challenge
Get ready to be inspired by Katherine’s extraordinary journey in the heart-pounding chaos of Prime 40 Personal Training’s Chaos Week.
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Sitting is the new smoking
Test: sit up tall while reading this article.
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Good fitness habits start at home
It’s a strange time to be in the fitness industry; the fitness landscape has changed dramatically since I first stepped inside a gym over 10 years ago.
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Psychologist launches book to shine a light on complex trauma
A Carlton-based clinical and forensic psychologist has published her first book, providing a comprehensive look at complex trauma and abuse.
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Dental van roadshow supports public housing residents
Community health provider Cohealth is supporting residents living in public housing high-rise estates in Melbourne’s north and west, including Carlton, with access to mobile dental services.
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The free service reducing the stigma of managing periods
The City of Melbourne has extended its free period care pilot program until June 30, after it was successfully launched in September 2021.
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Birth for Humankind delivers free support, so no one should give birth alone
Twenty-year-old Zahra* was 30 weeks pregnant when her culturally conservative parents told her to leave the family home; they did not speak to her again.
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Pandemic therapeutics centre announced for Melbourne following historic $250 million donation
The establishment of Parkville’s very own global centre for pandemic therapeutics has been announced following a significant philanthropic donation from international businessman and philanthropist Geoffrey Cumming.
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Little fighter beats the odds
Six-year-old Frankie is a true fighter. Born with end-stage kidney disease, she had no function in one kidney and only eight per cent in the other, meaning she struggled with several health concerns in her early years.
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Five arrested after pair assaulted in Carlton
Local health leaders named in King’s Birthday honours
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