This sub-specialty has an evidence-based approach to providing sustainable solutions both physically and mentally to assist with overweight/obesity and lifestyle factors that lead to reduced quality of life.

The deep question philosophers and scientists have tried to fathom for centuries is “What is the meaning of life?”, or maybe more accurately, “What gives life meaning?”.

The biggest question is: Am I the captain of my ship that’s tacked my sails against the winds of adversity? Or have I succumbed to be a passenger and go where the wind blows me?

Am I living with passion and purpose?

Reaching the point of engagement in a novel takes time, using imagination to plan a game with a friend takes practise and skill development, applying effort and physical endurance to play outside takes experience.

Are we depriving our kids of these essential human qualities?

Now, for the first time in history, the prevalence of “chronic disease” has overtaken acute disease as the main reason why modern patients see a doctor.

Chronic diseases are mostly caused by lifestyle factors, and over the last 30-40 years have risen in prevalence to account for approximately 70% of all primary health care visits in developed countries.

Current research unequivocally shows that meal times shared with family and/ or friends are positively associated with health benefits and wellbeing as well as building stronger family relationships.

Family meals provide the ideal opportunity for spouses, parents, friends and grandparents to role model good eating behaviour.