Did you know your health concerns will be fairly predictable throughout your whole life? Each decade presents different issues, so in this episode, Ricky maps it all out for us. How often do we need certain check-ups and when should we take action.

Did you know it takes about 8 seconds to know if you have diabetes? Do you know what happens when blood sugar levels are high? What's your risk for Diabetes? In this episode, Ricky sheds some light on what you can do to avoid and even reverse Type 2 Diabetes.

Now more than ever, we need to understand how to avoid catching colds and flu. It's also important to know the difference between the two. With some no-nonsense advice, Ricky explains what to look for and the steps we can take to stay healthy, all year round.

Do you feel like your health is not what it used to be? Don't worry about fad diets or hardcore exercise programs, you can get your health back on track with some simple steps, one day at a time. With some practical ideas that anyone can use, Ricky helps us to feel better and get the most out of life.

Our gut health has a significant impact on just about every other aspect of our health. Do you often feel tired? It could be that you need more of the right kinds of bacteria in your gut. Take a listen as Ricky explains how it all works and what we can do to get more energy in our day and feel better.

We don't just go from being well one day to ill the next. There is a spectrum of mental health we move across our whole lives. The system of measuring this spectrum is called The Psychological Continuum. In this episode, Ricky covers how our moods, attitudes, physicality and habits can change through the continuum and how we can recognise our behaviours to maintain a healthy mind.

What are those two numbers that measure blood pressure? What happens before and after a heart attack? And what's this about a pipe cleaner for your arteries? Take a few minutes with Ricky and learn how your heart works and how you can look after it so you can live a great life.

Sleep is actually more important than you might think. Did you know that getting a good night's sleep on a regular basis can help you lose weight? This episode Ricky explains how getting good quality sleep can help with your physical and psychological health. Get a good night's sleep and feel better for it.

If you're after no-nonsense, practical advice on how to improve your mental and physical health and wellbeing, then you've come to the right place.

About 40% of Australians suffer from regular Insomnia. Whether you can't get to sleep, you can't stay asleep or you wake up feeling tired, Ricky offers some easy ideas for you to try so you can sleep better.