When seeking relief from the symptoms of menopause, women need to be aware that 'natural' isn't necessarily best. Firstly, there are risks associated with using natural or bioidentical hormones. … [Read more...]
5 Tips for Keeping Your Heart Healthy from the Comfort of Your Home
Exercise is hard work. The effort it takes to make time for it, dress for it and then physically exert yourself doing it, make it all too easy to find excuses to put it off until tomorrow. But doing … [Read more...]
3 Fitness Crazes everybody is hooked on this year
Unlike previous years where Pilates, spin, stability ball and Zumba were all the rage, this year it’s all about strength training and quick-burst training regimes. So it’s out with the time-consuming, … [Read more...]
Your Future Face is Not So Pretty if you smoke cigarettes
Ahead of World No Tobacco Day on 31st May, Queensland Health has launched a campaign appealing to the vanity of female smokers. The Future is Not Pretty if you Smoke campaign shows the impact of … [Read more...]
The Good Food Karma Index
Knowing that 61% of us let our emotions influence what we eat and drink, health food company 'Freedom Foods' has launched the Good Food Karma Index, a national social media campaign designed to … [Read more...]
Inactivity ‘biggest factor’ in women’s heart disease risk
Lack of exercise is a greater risk for heart disease in women over 30 than smoking, obesity and high blood pressure, University of Queensland researchers have found. Women’s risk factors for heart … [Read more...]
Hypnosis helping women over 30 to Drink Less Alcohol
Excessive drinking - as opposed to alcoholism in itself - is causing a plethora of health concerns amongst women, and the problems don’t just affect very young women either. Women over 30 are … [Read more...]
Healing with Food: A Success Story with Soul
When author and restaurant owner Amanda Battley (pictured) was just 13-years-old, she made a decision that would set the course of her life. While other kids her age were hanging out at the fish and … [Read more...]
Investigating why women’s heart disease is different from men’s
Heart disease is still the no.1 killer of women, with 1 in 3 affected. Women are more at risk of heart disease after menopause and experience different symptoms of a heart attack to men. Research … [Read more...]
Nine tell-tale signs someone close to you has a Mental Health Issue
One in five Australians is affected by a mental health issue. It often takes someone close to them to spot differences in their behaviour and realise that something is wrong. However, with an … [Read more...]
Unite for World Ovarian Cancer Day on 8 May 2014
Today marks the second annual World Ovarian Cancer Day (WOCD) and this year, 59 organisations from 24 countries have pledged their support for the 250,000 women who are diagnosed globally each year … [Read more...]
Women discriminated against in the treatment of cardiovascular disease
It's Heart Week and despite the fact that half of the 17.3 million deaths from cardiovascular disease (CVD) each year happen in females¹, women are still being discriminated against when it comes to … [Read more...]
Top 5 Worst Winter Weight Loss Tips of all time!
One in four Australian adults is obese and a recent study published by the NSW Food Authority and NSW Health found that almost half of us expect to gain additional kilos during the colder … [Read more...]
New Cervical Cancer Screening to replace Pap Smears
The Medical Services Advisory Committee (MSAC) has recommended to the Australian Government that a new cervical screening test for women should replace the current Pap smear. While the testing … [Read more...]
Free dictionary of emotions app helping Autistic to communicate
When a request for more emoticons in the next update of the emotionary app came in to Melbourne-based Creator, Sarah Hatherley, she was surprised to discover the user was autistic. The amazing thing … [Read more...]
Remembering Chrissy Amphlett with ‘I Touch Myself Project’
Almost one year after Australian rock legend Chrissy Amphlett lost her battle with breast cancer at the age of 53, ten of Australia's greatest female singers have united to transform the Divinyls song … [Read more...]
No Excuse for Domestic Violence
After a devastating weekend which saw the tragic deaths of five women and children as a result of domestic and family violence, the state peak body for specialist domestic and family violence sector … [Read more...]
How a Lack of ‘Luxurious’ Sleep can Impair your Work Performance
If you're not performing at work as well as you'd like, it could be because you're not getting enough quality sleep at night. Sufficient sleep is essential for a healthy body and optimal performance … [Read more...]
Q& A with Infertility and IVF Specialist Dr Denise Nesbitt
With more women putting off starting a family until well into their 30s, fertility issues and fertility treatments such as IVF, have become hot topics among career-minded women in Australia and … [Read more...]
The Foods that Could be Making You Depressed
Although depression affects 121 million people worldwide[1], the field of study exploring the connection between diet and mental health remains novel, with the first papers only coming out in recent … [Read more...]
15,000 to stand on MCG to support breast cancer
15,000 people will stand together on the MCG in the shape of the iconic Pink Lady on Saturday 10 May 2014 to show their support for the growing number of Australians personally affected by breast … [Read more...]
You’re Never Too Young for Arthritis
Nicole Yeomans was diagnosed with juvenile idiopathic arthritis when she was just 18 months old. Now aged 26, Nicole has rheumatoid arthritis and is Arthritis & Osteoporosis Victoria’s young … [Read more...]
Body MOT: Live a Healthier Life and Live Longer
Cardiovascular disease, or CVD, is the leading cause of death in many countries, including Australia. According to the National Heart Foundation, CVD kills one Australian every 12 … [Read more...]
March is Endometriosis Awareness Month
March is acknowledged worldwide as Endometriosis Awareness Month. Endometriosis affects up to one in ten women of child-bearing age. It is a condition where endometrial tissue, which normally lines … [Read more...]
Why Choose Organic?
There are three main reasons why consumers are looking increasingly towards buying organic ingredients – ethical, health and environmental – but what does organic really mean and why are organic … [Read more...]
Ovarian Cancer survival rates must be improved
Today is Teal Ribbon Day but you wouldn't know it. Ovarian Cancer doesn't enjoy the same high profile as Breast Cancer, or anywhere near the same level of funding for research. As a consequence, … [Read more...]
7 steps to finding the right health insurance for you
Finding the right health insurance isn’t always easy. With so many options on the table, comparing them all and finding the right one is not only time-consuming, it can be frustrating too. To make the … [Read more...]
It’s Healthy Weight Week in Australia
In a bid to get more Australians to adopt healthy eating habits, the Dietitians Association of Australia (DAA), is hosting its annual Australia’s Healthy Weight Week campaign this week from 17-23 … [Read more...]
Menopause will not protect you from Cervical Cancer
Cervical cancer is almost always linked to the human papillomavirus (HPV), which is spread through genital skin to genital skin contact during sexual activity. A recent study of women aged 35-60 found … [Read more...]
10 Most Popular Sports for Australians Over 50
Australians love to stay active. Playing sport and getting outdoors is a lifestyle that comes with many benefits. In addition to the health benefits physical activity offers, there are also emotional … [Read more...]
How to stop grinding your teeth in your sleep
Dr. Ben Wilcox, the practice principal at Shore Dental in Neutral Bay, has found more and more female patients are experiencing moderate to severe teeth grinding, particularly when sleeping. In … [Read more...]
Dental Treatment just got a whole lot cheaper in Australia
A group of Australian dentists have come up with a novel way to slash the cost of dental treatment. Smile! It's Australia's first dental plan. Starting at less than $60 a YEAR it's more affordable … [Read more...]
Wife and Mother proves one person really can make a difference
Proving that one person can make a difference in the lives of many, carer and mother of three Brenda Fisher, has collected more than 10,000 signatures for a petition to be tabled in Federal … [Read more...]
Tips for Dishing up a healthy Australia Day barbeque
Latest health statistics show our lucky country is not so lucky when it comes to rates of obesity, with Australia now ranking number four in the world for the highest rates of adult obesity¹. With … [Read more...]
“The Weight Escape” – the best weight loss book you’ll read in 2014
Written by three Australian health experts, The Weight Escape: Stop fad dieting, start losing weight and reshape your life using cutting-edge psychology, is arguably the best weight loss book you'll … [Read more...]
Why TV’s The Biggest Loser can be hazardous to your health
Every year since it began, thousands of overweight and obese Aussies are inspired by TV's 'The Biggest Loser' to get up off the couch and get moving - and every year some of these people are injured … [Read more...]
Cheer Up, even a Small weight loss can make a Big difference
If you are overweight and struggling to keep to your New Year's weight loss resolutions, don’t give up, as even a modest loss of 10 per cent of your body weight can have a positive impact on your … [Read more...]
Am I Worried, or is this Anxiety?
Everyone worries and has anxious feelings at some time in their life. How do you know what is worry or anxiety, and when it is a problem? And how do you learn how to manage anxieties in order to … [Read more...]
Breast Cancer Screening could be doing more harm than good
This week's Health Report on Radio National uncovered evidence which suggests Australia's national program for the early detection of breast cancer is over-diagnosing the disease, subjecting healthy … [Read more...]
Five Potential Health Benefits of Aromatherapy
By Janet Hall-Frith, an independent business owner with The Body Shop At Home™ Aromatherapy can have a number of benefits, both physically and emotionally; it is a therapy that treats the mind, body … [Read more...]
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