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Does Meal Timing Influence Weight Loss?
A Look at Chrononutrition The enduring principle of weight loss—that consuming fewer calories than you expend is key—remains foundational. But the exciting field of chrononutrition is adding a new layer to our understanding, suggesting that when we eat can play a...
Managing Your Health During High-Stress Life Events
Life has a way of testing us when we least expect it. Whether it's a relationship breakdown, career upheaval, financial pressure, or legal challenges, these moments can feel overwhelming. But here's something empowering to remember: while you can't always control what...
Diet Influences Dementia and Depression Risk
Studies Show How Food Affects our Bodies and Brains About one in five Australians are affected by a mental illness, according to the Australian Institute of Health and Wellness. New research from Edith Cowan University (ECU) showed a new link between food choices,...
Move Your Body, Protect Your Mind
New research confirms that regular exercise—at any age—can boost brain health, improve memory, and help fight Alzheimer’s disease It’s a common myth that memory loss and confusion are inevitable parts of ageing. In reality, they are symptoms of disease—not destiny....
Spring into Good Eating
Seasonal eating is succulent in spring and packed with phytonutrients As the weather warms, many of us naturally crave lighter, more vibrant foods. But there’s more to spring eating than just a change in appetite. Spring produce is bursting with powerful plant...
Is Calorie Counting Still Effective for Weight Loss in 2025?
In Australia, just under 66% of those aged 18 or over are either living with obesity or are overweight. It follows, then, that for many people, losing weight is a health goal they aspire to achieve. Traditionally, counting calories has been a popular way to shed a few...
What Families Need to Know About Sensory Processing in Autism
Many people with autism experience sensory processing differences, which can affect daily life for some individuals. Understanding these differences is important for families, educators, and healthcare providers to better support autistic individuals. While research...
Breathe Easy this Spring
Simple Ways to Manage Seasonal Allergies Welcome to picnic season! But your nose is a tap and your eyes won't stop crying. Your motto is ‘achoo’ and people are blessing you twenty times a minute. Ah, Spring is delightful — with an unwelcome visitor. One in five...
Understanding Botox: Medical Uses Beyond Cosmetics in Australia
When most people hear "Botox," they immediately think of cosmetic treatments for wrinkles. However, since its introduction in Australia in 1999, Botulinum toxin is used as a medical treatment for numerous health conditions beyond aesthetic applications. While cosmetic...
Weight-Loss Drugs – Miracle or Madness?
Social media is awash with stories of dramatic physical transformations—many thanks to substantial weight loss. In Australia, several weight-loss drugs are now approved by the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA). But are they miracle solutions or risky shortcuts?...
Is Dairy Sabotaging Your Wellness Routine?
You’re eating healthy. You’re working out. You’re getting enough sleep. But something still feels off. Maybe you’re bloated all the time. Or your skin keeps breaking out even though you’re drinking loads of water. Perhaps your energy dips after lunch or your digestion...
Do Collagen Supplements Work?
Collagen is a vital structural protein found in our skin, hair, nails, bones, muscles, cartilage, and ligaments. Natural collagen production declines—a process linked to common signs of ageing such as wrinkles, joint pain, and reduced skin elasticity. This has...
Top 7 Herbs to Boost Your Immune System Naturally
When you get sick, a network of cells, tissues, and organs in your body works hard to fight the illness and restore your body to its ideal health level. The complex system that performs this function is called the immune system, and taking care of it is essential to...
Brain Health: How To Manage Mild Cognitive Decline
Whether we’re aware of it or not, our brain’s thinking capacity tends to shrink as we approach seniority. Some have it worse than others, with neurological dysfunctions like dementia and Alzheimer’s disease being some notable neurological conditions that afflict much...
Is Intermittent Fasting Different for Women?
Intermittent fasting (IF) has become a popular approach for weight management and improving overall health. With two in three Aussies classified as overweight or obese, it’s no surprise that IF is gaining traction—but do men and women experience the same results?...
Tips for Soft, Supple Skin
Red, itchy, flaking skin. If your skin feels dry during winter, you’re not alone. With the cold air outside, and heated air inside, the low relative humidity causes our skin to lose moisture. Dry skin (xerosis) can affect any part of the body, but is particularly...
Eating Well Without Breaking the Bank
The Australian Bureau of Statistics reports that fruit and vegetable prices rose by 7.5 per cent last year. But with a bit of planning and savvy shopping, you can nourish your body and look after your bank balance. Buy Seasonal Produce Have you ever noticed big price...
Staying Active During Cooler Months
When the days get shorter, it’s common for our moods to take a dip staying active is important— not only for physical health but our mental wellbeing. A major study last year found some types of exercise as effective as antidepressants, but what exercise works best...