Diet and Prostate Cancer - How can men take control and reduce their risk?ByJaime Rose Chambers01 December 2023Prostate cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in Australia and the most commonly diagnosed cancer among Australian men, however survival rates are relatively high and continuing to improve as more is discovered. Diet, lifestyle and complementary therapy use is common in men for prevention as well as those who have been diagnosed with prostate cancer because there is now some promising research to show it may help to prevent or slow the disease. Category:Nutrition, General Medical, Healthy LivingRead MoreWrite a Comment
Sorry, But That Extra Protein Shake Isn’t Going To Get You JackedByScott Henderson01 November 2023There’s a limit to how much protein we can absorb in one sitting. But fear not, there is a solution to your gaining goals.Category:Nutrition, Fitness, Healthy LivingRead MoreWrite a Comment
5 Tips for Maintaining a Healthy Lifestyle in a Busy WorldByTammy GeorgeDo you often feel like you’re on a constant merry-go-round? Well, you're not alone. You might work endless hours in a corporate office role...Category:Healthy Lifestyle, Healthy LivingRead MoreWrite a Comment
Perimenopause Soft Tofu and Soba Noodle Ramen Recipe ByJaime Rose Chambers12 October 2023Research has shown that there are some foods and dietary patterns that may improve the symptoms of perimenopause and reduce the risk of some chronic diseases that rise for women at this life stage.Category:Recipes, Nutrition, Conditions and TreatmentsRead MoreWrite a Comment
If you’re often expecting you’ll be happier than you are, then do this one thing!ByDr. Happy 10 October 2023Expecting others and the world to be that which they’re not creates excessive and often unnecessary distress. Adjusting your expectations can make an enormous difference to your happiness and mental health, as well as to your ability to interact healthily with others. Category:Mental Health, Stress and Anxiety, Self-CareRead MoreWrite a Comment
Is Making the Bed Bad for Your Health?ByScott Henderson15 November 2022Despite years of rhetoric suggesting bed-making increases productivity and is the only way to kick off the day, a recent study suggests that making the bed may be detrimental to our health after all. The news, that will have procrastinators and late risers rejoicing, provides some compelling ammunition in the fight against the morning ritual.Category:General Medical, Healthy Living, Healthy Sleep PracticesRead MoreWrite a Comment
The Cheeky Sleep Hack to Fall Asleep In Two MinutesByScott Henderson18 August 2022Falling asleep can be a real challenge, particularly after a stressful day at work, following emotional distress or even simply coping with the relentless news cycle. Luckily there are some expert mandated tricks you can call on that will put you out like a light in a matter of minutes, and they’re much more effective than counting sheep.Category:Healthy Sleep PracticesRead MoreWrite a Comment
How An At-Home Sleep Study Can Help Identify Sleeping DisordersByTammy George11 August 2022Having trouble with your sleep? Find out if an at-home sleep study can assist you in diagnosing the problem.Category:Healthy Sleep PracticesRead MoreWrite a Comment
Do Weighted Blankets Help You Sleep? The Science and BenefitsByTammy George31 May 2022You might question how much a heavy blanket can really help with your sleep but it seems they’re helping a range of different conditions, not just those struggling with poor sleep.Category:Healthy Sleep PracticesRead MoreWrite a Comment
Hypertension and DietByJaime Rose Chambers08 June 2023High blood pressure occurs when the force of blood pumping through the arteries is considered too high and puts pressure on the vessel walls. This can make you feel dizzy and give you a headache, but long term it can lead to serious health conditions like stroke, heart disease and kidney disease. Diet plays an integral role in controlled blood pressure and one of the best diets in the world, known as the DASH eating plan has been shown to be comparable with medication in helping to reduce blood pressure. Category:Nutrition, General Medical, Healthy LivingRead MoreWrite a Comment
Essential Health Checks Every Woman Needs to Take Charge of Her HealthByTammy GeorgeMany women fail to take good care of themselves because of their busy schedules. Read our guide on when you should have health checks for early detection of disorders or diseases. Category:General MedicalRead MoreWrite a Comment
Why Your Child Should Have an Annual Check Up ByDr. Michela Sorensen15 May 2023Do you really need to worry about taking your child to the doctor when they are well? The short answer is YES. Just like we recommend adults have an annual check, children should too. Not only does it provide the perfect opportunity to discuss all those questions you wouldn’t necessarily make an appoint for, but it also helps the child establish confidence and trust with their doctor. Doing this early on in life puts children in a great position when it comes to taking care of their health later in life. Category:General Medical, Family First, Raising ChildrenRead MoreWrite a Comment
Irritable Bowel Syndrome IBS - What is it and how to manage itByJaime Rose Chambers09 May 2023IBS is short for irritable bowel syndrome. It is considered a chronic functional bowel disorder that is characterised by several symptoms that affect the functioning of the small and large intestine such as such as pain, cramping, bloating and gas, constipation or diarrhoea, or both as well as urgency with defecation. Symptoms may come and go over time and new symptoms may emerge – they may be quite mild but also severe. This can make managing IBS really tricky and often quite stressful. Category:General Medical, Conditions and TreatmentsRead MoreWrite a Comment
5 Symptoms No Women Should Ignore ByDr. Michela Sorensen02 September 2023While we are making inroads when it comes to talking about women’s health issues, there are still a lot of very common issues we don’t talk about. Whether it be fear or embarrassment, women still face barriers when it comes to accessing healthcare. So, this Women’s Health Week, lets look at 5 very common, but lesser talked about, symptoms that no women should ignore. Category:General Medical, Healthy Living, Conditions and TreatmentsRead MoreWrite a Comment
Nutrition and OsteoporosisByJaime Rose Chambers30 August 2023Our bones form our physical structure, they hold us upright and keep us moving. When our body takes calcium from our bones to use in the body and doesn’t have the nutrients available from our diet to replace them, over time bone becomes brittle. This leads to osteopenia, and the more serious, osteoporosis and increases the risk of bone fractures. It’s estimated 1 million Australians have osteoporosis. We can’t reverse it but we can make some diet and lifestyle changes to stop further bone loss and potentially build back some bone. Category:Nutrition, Healthy Lifestyle, Healthy LivingRead MoreWrite a Comment
Five top tips to recover from a fitness event ByEm Batger30 August 2023That moment when you cross the finish line of a challenge you have been training towards for a while can be one of mixed emotions. The huge surge of endorphins make you feel almost euphoric amongst the exhaustion, the elation and relief that it’s over. Even though it’s all done and dusted you owe it to your body to recover properly. How? Read on to find my top five tips to recovery after a big fitness event. Category:Fitness, Healthy Living, Injury and RehabilitationRead MoreWrite a Comment
Alcohol and Our Health - Is there a safe drinking limitByJaime Rose Chambers27 August 2023Alcohol has long been part of many cultures and is still an integral part of many celebrations and events. It’s often also abused and used in excess, at the least making you feel pretty awful, and at its worst, can be fatal to you and to others, such as from road accidents and domestic violence. After decades of research and data collection, The World Health Organisation has recently released a statement on the safest level of drinking and guidelines to keep you and others around you safe from alcohol harm. Category:Nutrition, Healthy Lifestyle, Healthy LivingRead MoreWrite a Comment
It’s OK not to do stuff!ByDr. Happy 23 November 2022With so much focus on “getting stuff done” and with so much life dissatisfaction felt by so many, maybe it’s time to give more thought to what we don’t want (or need) to get done! Category:Mental Health, Healthy Living, Stress and AnxietyRead MoreWrite a Comment
Actively Seeking Discomfort ByDr. Happy 02 November 2022Although avoiding discomfort is understandable, it might not ultimately be in our best interests. Instead, actively seeking out challenge, adversity and novelty can bring multiple benefits for our health and wellbeing and happiness. Category:Mental Health, Stress and AnxietyRead MoreWrite a Comment
Is it Time for Your Mental Health Check Up? ByDr. Michela Sorensen12 October 2022When was the last time you had a mental health check up? Do you even know what it looks like? Like all aspects of health, whether it be physical or mental, it is best to be on the front foot and recognise the early warning signs of ill health. So, just like you might book in a regular blood pressure check, make sure you schedule a mental health check too. After all, prevention is always better than cure.Category:Mental Health, Stress and Anxiety, DepressionRead MoreWrite a Comment
WHEN You Eat Can Affect Your Mental HealthByScott Henderson10 October 2022A new study suggests that when you eat can be just as important as what you eat when it comes to regulating your mental health, and timing your meals to perfection improves mood and reduces the likelihood of depressive symptoms developing.Category:Nutrition, Mental HealthRead MoreWrite a Comment
Gender Myths - Boy or Girl?ByTammy George24 October 2017It’s one of the first questions people ask a pregnant woman – do you know what you’re having? Whether you want to find out at the first opportunity or leave the surprise until your baby is born is a personal choice.Category:Maternity Care, Family First, PregnancyRead MoreWrite a Comment
Foods to Keep You Cool During PregnancyByTammy George23 August 2017Once you find out you’re pregnant, you count eight months ahead to find out your due date. You want to know if your baby might share a birthday with a family member or friend but you also want to know what month it will be when you’re full-term. You might cringe at the thought of being heavily pregnant during the height of summer, but there are some things you can do to keep you cool.Category:Maternity Care, Family First, PregnancyRead MoreWrite a Comment
How First Time Dads Can Help Reach Those MilestonesByTammy George01 August 2017You’re going to be a dad, congratulations! Life as you know it is going to change forever. Despite the excitement and job, dads can sometimes feel a little left out. After all, it’s their partner who is doing all the heavy lifting what with carrying the baby for nine months, giving birth, breastfeeding and perhaps the main caregiver during the child’s early years. But there’s no need to stand on the sidelines.Category:Maternity Care, Family FirstRead MoreWrite a Comment
Balancing Parenting when PregnantByTammy George10 June 2017The things you can do to make parenting while pregnant that little bit easier.Category:Maternity Care, Family First, Pregnancy, Raising ChildrenRead MoreWrite a Comment