Sunshine Coast Workers Boost Focus With Strategic 30-Minute Naps
Short daytime rests can sharpen focus for Sunshine Coast workers and walkers but only when kept under 30 minutes and finished before 3pm.
Health and wellness
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Latest wellness stories
7 published wellness stories from Sunshine Coast.
Sunshine Coast Cold-Water Swimming: What Science Actually Reveals About Health Benefits
From Mooloolaba's shores to USC's health labs, the science behind cold-water immersion is getting harder to dismiss.
Forest Bathing Blooms: How the Nature Immersion Trend is Taking Hold on the Sunshine Coast
From Noosa National Park to wellness workshops in Buderim, locals are embracing 'forest bathing' for mind and body health.
Put Pen to Paper: How Journaling Can Become Your Most Powerful Mindfulness Tool
Forget the meditation app, a cheap notebook and five minutes of honest writing may do more for your mental clarity than you think.
Sun, salt and science: evidence-based wellness tips that actually work for Sunshine Coast conditions
From UV index spikes at Mooloolaba to winter humidity on the Noosa trails, local health researchers say generic advice often misses the mark for Coast residents.
Your Guide to Group Exercise Classes at Sunshine Coast Council Facilities
From Mooloolaba to Caloundra, council-run gyms and pools offer structured group fitness at prices that undercut private studios, here's what's on offer and how to get started.
Your Brain on Silence: The Hard Science Behind What Mindfulness Actually Does
Researchers have moved well beyond the wellness buzz, and the neurological changes happening inside a meditating brain are more measurable than most people realise.
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