Be Healthy

Be Healthy is a blog created by VicHealth for people looking for information they can trust on the topics of healthy eating, physical activity, mental wellbeing and reducing harm from alcohol and tobacco products.

VicHealth is a Victorian Government Agency that works with experts, evidence and research in health promotion.

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Keeping active

29 Jul 2020

How exercise can help during coronavirus

As life as we know it has changed, and physical interaction is limited, but as some of us return to lockdown, being active is still more important than ever.

healthy tips

23 Jul 2020

How to shop for healthy food during coronavirus

These facts will help you spot the difference between healthy food, and food products on the supermarket shelves pretending to be healthy, so you can eat well during coronavirus and beyond.

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healthy tips

22 Jul 2020

Why the advice on wearing a mask has changed

Masks have become mandatory for all Victorians, so if you’re wondering why, and how you can get one as cheaply as possible, this is for you.

healthy tips

15 Jul 2020

These tips will help you nail your work-from-home life

Follow these simple steps to make your temporary home office healthier and more relaxing

Girl sitting in bed drinking and smiling

life and health re-imagined

14 Jul 2020

How coronavirus can make us stronger

If you’re asking yourself ‘when will coronavirus end?’, this is for you.

mother sitting with young child looking on a computer

healthy tips

13 Jul 2020

Victorian coronavirus (COVID-19) numbers: what you can do

Distressed by the number of confirmed Victorian coronavirus cases? This is what you can do.

life and health re-imagined

08 Jul 2020

What is equity and how has coronavirus impacted it

If you believe in human rights it’s important to understand the difference between equity and equality, especially during the coronavirus pandemic.

Mental wellbeing

07 Jul 2020

How to look after your mental health during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic outbreak

We’re sharing some simple tips from the mental health experts at Beyond Blue to help you cope with any anxiety, distress or concern related to coronavirus (COVID-19) - especially if you’re in a hotspot and need to follow stay-at-home restrictions (again).

life and health re-imaged

30 Jun 2020

School traffic jams: do we have to go back?

How coronavirus has given us a once-in-a-generation opportunity to curb the school drop-off chaos