Your Health Matters
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Does being cold actually give you a cold?
Do you remember when your mum would tell you to come inside and put a jumper on, or the cold will be the death of you? Well it’s time to find out if she was telling the truth! Being exposed to cold will cause a cold Colds are caused by viruses, not the weather. The...
Preventing and Managing Burns
As the temperature drops and we look for ways to keep warm during winter, the risk of accidental burns can increase. Follow these tips to keep you and your family safe at home this winter. Heaters. Whether gas or electric, always check your heater before you start...
5 Top Tips to Help You Avoid Winter Weight Gain!
As the weather cools down, along comes the temptation to curl up in front of the TV rather than get outside and to switch from fresh fruit and salads to heavier meals. But you can stay healthy and avoid winter weight gain with these easy tips. Make a pot of soup....
Mechanisms to reduce the symptoms of Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS)
If you dread the week (or weeks) leading up to your period, you are not alone. According to Jean Hailes for Women’s Health, up to 30% of women experience unpleasant physical and emotional symptoms just before menstruating. For some women the problem is worse than for...
All men should know about these key health checks
Men have a reputation for avoiding the doctor and not always prioritising their health. But regular health checks can pick up problems early, well before you develop any symptoms of disease. This can help to prevent future health problems, or pick them up early, when...
Great ways to ease the pain when your child has a cough or cold
Unfortunately, winter brings an increase in the risk of coughs and colds, particularly in young children, who have a lower resistance to infection. Coughs and colds often come together and are usually caused by viruses. They don’t usually need treatment with...
How to Tell if You Have Coeliac Disease
Coeliac disease is a condition where the gluten found in food causes damage to the lining of the intestinal wall, preventing nutrients from being properly absorbed. According to the Coeliac Society, it affects approximately 1 in 70 Australians but around 80% remain...
Self Care Activities for Dealing with Depression
Feeling down or sad from time to time is a normal part of life. Usually, these feelings don’t last long but if you’re feeling down or sad most of the time and it starts to impact on your daily life you may have depression. Depression affects how you feel about...
Helpful Tips When Dealing with Children Who Have ADHD
ADHD is a developmental disorder which begins in early childhood. It is estimated to affect one in 20 children in Australia and is more common in boys. In some children, these symptoms improve as they get older, but others will continue to have symptoms as adults....
12 Tips to Get you Moving and Feeling Great!
According to the 2011–2012 Australian Health Survey, nearly 70% of Australian adults are sedentary or have low levels of physical activity, while 60% of us do less than the recommended 30 minutes of moderate intensity physical activity per day. There’s also...
Heart Health For Men
The statistics don’t paint a pretty picture. Heart disease is the single leading cause of death in Australia. In 2015 it accounted for 14% of deaths in males (and 11% in females). At the age of 40, one in two men is at risk of developing coronary heart disease in...
The Truth About Cooking Oils
Cooking oils, what’s good, what’s bad, what’s the deal? Let’s bust open some myths! Coconut oil is the healthiest oil to cook with Despite all the claims there’s little evidence to support the health benefits of coconut oil. It’s high in saturated fat which can worsen...
Managing Menopause
If you’re struggling with the symptoms of menopause, you are not alone. According to the Australasian Menopause Society, the majority of women will have at least some symptoms and for most women these symptoms will last for 5 to 10 years. The symptoms of menopause are...
Body Image & Eating Disorders Affect Men Too
While often thought of as a problem affecting women, it is estimated that around one-quarter of people suffering from anorexia and bulimia are males, and almost equal numbers of males and females suffer from binge eating disorder. Body dissatisfaction in men is also...
12 Signs You Could be Suffering From Postnatal Depression
Postnatal depression affects up to 1 in 7 Australian women who give birth, and is more than just the ‘baby blues’ which many women experience in the first few days after having a child. It develops between one month and up to one year after the birth of a baby and...
What’s the Deal with Sugar?
Sugar is good… sugar is bad. Sugar is an essential part of a balanced diet… sugar should avoided whenever possible. Just what is going on with these messages about sugar? Read on and find out as we put 4 myths under the microscope to find out if the proof really is in...
Screen Time for Children
Whether we like it or not, screens are an inevitable part of our daily lives, including the lives of our children. For this reason, it’s important to consider how to balance the benefits and risks of these devices for our kids. Screen time is the time spent each day...
10 Ways to Prevent Help Prevent Heartburn
Heartburn (also called indigestion) is a burning pain or discomfort in the chest, usually felt after eating. It occurs when stomach acids rise up into the oesophagus (the tube that carries food from your mouth to your stomach) due to the valve between the lower end of...