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While a hospital may not be a place you would expect to see fine art, the Friendly Society Private Hospital has a growing collection of unique artworks, made possible from kind donation from people like Austin Whitaker. Mr Whitaker donated three artworks to the hospital this week, an original painting by Charles Hazzard, an original watercolour by Brian Harris and a Sir Arthur Streton print. The artworks will be in good company, in the hospital permanent loan and personal collectionMore

Struggling to stay on track with your health goals? Or need a simple way to keep you motivated? Friendlies Physiotherapy Service has some great tips to do just that. Unhealthy habits are simply habits and can be re-trained and broken with determination and intention. It’s a time to look at things differently and resolve to do things differently. Why should we do this? According to health statistics, Australians are just not up to scratch when it comes to healthy habitsMore

February is Red Feb, an awareness month for heart health and Heart Research Australia. Heart Research Australia list four simple steps, or the four ‘M’ approach, to a healthy heart. Move. Keep moving at any age and at any level of fitness. Meals. Eat intelligently by improving your nutrition knowledge. Measurement. Keep Track of your health Measurements. This includes cholesterol, blood pressure, weight, sugar levels, and waist circumference and exercise capacity. Mental approach. Stay optimistic! Studies show state of mindMore