February is heart awareness month and while most of don't concern ourselves with heart health until middle-age, good heart health actually beings in childhood. According to the Australian … [Read more...]
My Tips for Losing that Baby Weight
The joy of having a new baby can be slightly tempered by the media’s insistence that a new mother lose the baby weight as soon as possible. Celebrities like Angelina Jolie and Victoria Beckham are … [Read more...]
Know Your Body: What’s Normal and What’s Not Normal
Is your body normal? It is a very common question and one that is often difficult to answer. Bodies are as unique and varied as our personalities so knowing your body, learning what is normal for you … [Read more...]
5 Tips For Keeping In Shape This Summer
Summer is here and it’s really, really hot. All the time. So much so, you’re starting to feel like it might be too hot to work out. This isn’t necessarily the case - all it takes is a bit of planning, … [Read more...]
Hyperthyroidism and Hypothyroidism: How your thyroid affects your weight and your health
The thyroid gland influences almost all of the metabolic processes such as to grow and create energy in your body. The two key hormones that the thyroid is responsible for producing are … [Read more...]
10 Tips from Atkins to make your New Year’s Weight Loss resolution a reality
Making New Year’s resolutions is easy. Almost too easy. Sticking to them is really tough – especially when they relate to the big stuff, like losing weight and improving your health, which is … [Read more...]
Boost Weight Loss with these Tips for Controlling your Portion Size
Are you eating a well balance diet and still battling with your weight? It may be all down to your portion size. It’s a well known fact that portion sizes have increased significantly over the past … [Read more...]
The Worst Christmas Classics for Your Waistline
The number of Australians trying to lose weight is at a record high, and as a country we are spending an unbelievable $1 million a day on dieting¹. Despite the colossal amount of money we are putting … [Read more...]
Be Good to You: 5 Ways to Take Care of Yourself During the Holidays
Who has time to pamper herself during this time of year? You've got work, kids, shopping, parties—taking time out for you tends to go at the end of a very long list. A 2012 Psychology Today … [Read more...]
Top Tips for Happy and Healthy Summer Feet
Summer means wearing the latest open-toed sandals - heeled or flat, your feet will be exposed for all the world to see and that's not good news for dry, cracked and fungal feet. Keep your feet … [Read more...]
A History of Heels & How to Survive them in the 21st Century
Ignoring the butchers of ancient Egypt the fashion of heels that we know and love today evolved out of medieval Europe thanks to the denizens of the Middle East. During the 15th and 16th Centuries … [Read more...]
Troubled Health Star Rating website relaunched but there’s no need to rush right over there
Ten months after pulling it off the internet, the Australian Government's Health Star Rating (HSR) website was officially relaunched on Saturday 6 December by the Assistant Minister for Health, … [Read more...]
Health Warning for Cosmetic Eyelash Extensions in Australia
Australia's leading optometry authority, Optometry Australia, has issued a warning about the potential dangers associated with cosmetic eyelash extensions and the adhesives used to apply them, … [Read more...]
Strategies for Managing Christmas Holiday Anxiety
The holiday season is supposed to be a time of celebration, togetherness and joy but for many, the holidays can bring added stress, anxiety and sadness. Money, social situations, family tension, … [Read more...]
The Ease of using a reputable Online Pharmacy
Technology has come a long way and doing things from home has never been easier. For instance, shoppers do not have to visit a shop to make a purchase, whether it is for clothing, furniture or health … [Read more...]
Strategies for Protecting the Mental Health of New Parents
In Australia 10-13% of women will experience depression and/or anxiety during pregnancy or in the year after giving birth. A woman’s mental health at this time can be affected by many things including … [Read more...]
How Running has Helped Me Change Women’s Lives
I decided to learn to run, literally from scratch, 12 years ago when I was 38. Previously I had been doing ocean swimming, general gym type fitness and wanted a new challenge as I was in a rut. So I … [Read more...]
What’s Your #PinkRibbonPromise for October 2014?
It's October and the whole world has turned pink in support of women's cancer charities. One such charity, the Cancer Council NSW, is asking all women to make a #PinkRibbonPromise to someone close to … [Read more...]
Booze, fast food and gambling dominate Australian sport
New research presented at Sports Medicine Australia’s be active 2014 conference, reveals that nearly three quarters of national and state government funded sporting bodies are sponsored by the … [Read more...]
Senator Fiona Nash pays tribute to health professionals in remote Australia
Assistant Minister for Health, Fiona Nash, today paid tribute to the nurses and other allied health professionals who deliver health services in Australia's remote communities. Opening the Council of … [Read more...]
5 Best Protein Sources For Women Who Want To Lose Weight
A lot of women don’t realise just how much protein they need for optimal health. It varies from woman to woman, however the average is roughly 46 grams of protein a day but it can be up to 71 grams! … [Read more...]
World Menopause Day 2014
Ahead of World Menopause Day on 18 October, a report released by the International Menopause Society reveals that the first 10 years post menopause is the ideal time for women to improve the quality … [Read more...]
How to Dance Like There’s Nobody Watching and Stay Healthy and Fit
Andrea Robertson, Osteopath from South Australia was a professional dancer for 12 years, working overseas at the Moulin Rouge in Paris, Son Amar in Spain and Carnival Cruises in the USA. Today, Andrea … [Read more...]
Anxiety is the most common Mental Health Problem in Australia
Ahead of World Mental Health Day this Friday (October 10), we take a closer look at the most common mental health problem in Australia. With 1 in 3 women experiencing an anxiety disorder in their … [Read more...]
5 Skin Cancer Myths
As UV levels begin to rise across the country, skin cancer experts gathered in Melbourne today to debunk the myths about sun protection and cancer at the launch of a new book designed to set the … [Read more...]
How to ensure you get the best night’s sleep
We all know that sleep is vital but a good sleep can also make you feel better, boost your mood and help you maintain a healthy lifestyle - with added benefits to your heart, weight, mind and much … [Read more...]
Bracing for Braces: How to Fix Your Smile as an Adult
If you didn’t get braces as a kid and are now facing them as an adult you’re probably feeling apprehensive and unsure. No worries! The process for aligning teeth to where they should be for a healthy … [Read more...]
Food Rating Stars website launched in Australia
While the Federal Government continues to drag their feet on re-launching the original Health Star Rating (HSR) website, the George Institute for Global Health in Australia, has launched an … [Read more...]
How to Cope with Your Partner’s Mental Illness
Having a partner with a mental illness can be just as draining, stressful and emotional for you as it is for them, as you often feel completely helpless in trying to look after them. Although … [Read more...]
5 Easy Ways To Eliminate Germs Spreading In Your Workplace
Workplaces are a haven for germs. Having lots of hardworking, busy people confined in the same place for hours on end, day after day, is guaranteed to encourage the spread of germs from person to … [Read more...]
5 tips to help you have a blissful night’s sleep
Summer is poking its head around the corner. The air is growing warmer, the parties are getting later, and the sun is rising earlier. Don’t let the quality of your sleep change with the seasons. … [Read more...]
When you want to get pregnant, timing is everything
When a woman (or a couple) starts trying for a baby it is helpful to understand the workings of the menstrual cycle. You can improve your chances of getting pregnant if you know about ovulation and … [Read more...]
10 Tips for Managing Eczema
Today Australia has one of the highest incidences of eczema in the world, with one in four children developing the condition before age two*. But 50 years ago, it affected only 10 percent of the … [Read more...]
5 handy tips for women who suffer from hair loss
Some women are unfortunately stuck with a genetic predisposition to hair loss – it’s not very fair, but they have to deal with it anyway. In fact, approximately 50% of women deal with some amount of … [Read more...]
7 Common Myths debunked for International Gynaecological Awareness Day
September 10 is International Gynaecological Awareness Day. You may well ask: "Why do we need an International Gynaecological Awareness Day?" Well, apparently there are a lot of women out there who … [Read more...]
Diet and Depression: Lifestyle Tips to Banish the Blues
There’s good reason to not reach for the ice cream and doughnuts next time you’re feeling blue. A penchant for fries, baked goods and other fast food could lead to more than obesity, with researchers … [Read more...]
Protecting Your Children from the Effects of Second Hand Smoke
Your children are undoubtedly the most important and treasured aspect of your life. So if you’re a smoker, you’re probably looking for all the ways you can ensure that they’re not exposed to second … [Read more...]
New Online Forums for People Living with Mental Illness in Australia
Two new online forums for people living with mental illness, their family, friends and carers, were launched in Canberra today by the federal Minister for Health, Peter Dutton. Minister Dutton said … [Read more...]
8 Common Smoking Triggers you need to avoid when quitting
Quit Victoria is taking a new approach in their latest anti-smoking campaign. Instead of trying to scare smokers into quitting, they are encouraging smokers to identify their particular smoking … [Read more...]
Keeping allergies out of your home
Our homes should be a place where we’re comfortable, away from the stresses of life outside. But most of us are living with some real nasties – dust mites that love our carpets as much as we do, mould … [Read more...]
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