When it comes to our health levels, we don’t always give them as much time and attention as we should. It always seems so much easier to just go on about your day, and live - rather than live … [Read more...]

While most people are looking forward to the holiday season, eye surgeons and hospital emergency departments are bracing themselves for a busy time. “A spike in the number of eye injuries at this … [Read more...]

Every single woman has a monthly period during which they menstruate for a few days. This is a perfectly natural process that the body has to undergo in order to stay fertile. However, there are some … [Read more...]

Scientists at the CSIRO have come up with an innovative approach to tackling Australia's poor vegetable intake - an app that challenges people to eat more veggies. Using a gamified approach, … [Read more...]

Today is World Diabetes Day and we’re joining Diabetes NSW & ACT in paying tribute to Australia’s Diabetes Super SHEroes. That is all the women and girls who live with diabetes, their carers, health … [Read more...]

In 2015, a study found that only 26% of UK adults consume their five a day. However, this is changing fast, as you can see by the findings from these studies (The Soil Association and the 2017 Organic … [Read more...]

For many women, the menopause years are often met with physical, emotional and mental changes. And often, just as you are navigating the tricky symptoms of hot flushes, night sweats or increased … [Read more...]

Menopause was once a life stage of secrecy and mystery – whispered ‘women’s-only’ business – but thanks to more research and greater awareness, today’s midlife women can have a different experience to … [Read more...]

In the lead up to Halloween, novelty non-prescription contact lenses, easily obtained online, are frightening Australian optometrists for all the wrong reasons. The truly scary thing about these … [Read more...]

Wisdom tooth extraction is the most commonly-performed emergency dental procedure in our Mt Gravatt Dental Clinic. On average, 3 out of 4 of our dental emergency patients have at least one impacted … [Read more...]

We provide Invisalign in Brisbane. Invisalign is a widely recognised orthodontic brand. It’s an appliance that can move teeth in incremental steps. It comes with plastic mouthpieces which are … [Read more...]

Sleep apnoea is a common sleep disorder. But did you know it can dramatically increase your risk of heart disease? Given that heart disease is the number-one killer of women in Australia, this is … [Read more...]

In Australia, smoking rates among adults aged 18 and over have halved since 1980, but cigarettes remain the leading cause of preventable deaths in the nation. For the past three decades, men have been … [Read more...]

Memory and optimum mental performance are important for our daily performance. When we are unable to remember how to perform certain tasks or important information, such as the time of an important … [Read more...]

It's Women's Health Week in Australia, a time to put ourselves first, for just one week, and start making positive lifestyle changes that can last a lifetime. An initiative of Jean Hailes for Women’s … [Read more...]

Australia’s leading national organisation for eating disorders and body image, the Butterfly Foundation, is kicking off this year’s Love Your Body Week from Sunday 3 September 2017, with a challenge … [Read more...]

There are now one in eight, or more than 2.7 million Australians providing unpaid care to a loved one with a disability, mental illness, health condition or who is elderly. Caring for someone can be … [Read more...]

The sun provides the needed Vitamin D levels in the body, which is important for the bones. However, too much of everything is also bad for the health. There are many health benefits of sun … [Read more...]

Breasts come in all shapes and sizes. One may be larger than the other, a different shape to the other or you may have an inverted (pulled in) nipple or nipples. Breasts can also change a great … [Read more...]

It's National Pain Week and Chronic Pain Australia is calling on the Australian Government to strengthen primary care for people living with chronic pain, to try and alleviate some of the emotional … [Read more...]

Our digestive systems are the unsung workaholics of our bodies, toiling around the clock to break down and absorb nutrients from the food and fluids we consume. Within this ongoing cycle, our … [Read more...]

If the colder weather has you thinking non-stop about food, why not focus on the seasonal foods that are actually good for you, instead of reaching for unhealthy choices? Below, Jean Hailes … [Read more...]

Constantly improving one’s oral health is important, and adds to a good appearance and quality of life. Healthy mouth, teeth and gums will be free of bad breath, tooth decay and gum disease; all part … [Read more...]

For women, there are many things that drain our energy, especially as we generally have a finger in almost every pie. From handling busy jobs to caring for our kids and loved ones, tons of energy is … [Read more...]

Our fast paced and highly competitive world requires that your health, performance, and well-being function at optimal levels. Juggling school, family, work, and social activities while maintaining … [Read more...]

If you have never heard of the Keto diet or have heard of it and are still a little confused as to what it is, then this article will be just the thing you need to understand this diet and help you to … [Read more...]

The National Breast Cancer Institute in the US estimates that there are 232,670 new cases of female breast cancer each year. This leads to the death of 40,000 women. Here are five facts about breast … [Read more...]

When it comes to sleep one thing’s for certain; most people are not getting enough of it. Even if you are getting your recommended 7-9 hours per night, it may not be of the quality you require to feel … [Read more...]

When it comes to talking about your sex life with your GP or gynaecologist, there is no such thing as a silly question. In fact, the more questions you ask and the more your doctor knows about your … [Read more...]

Picture this: you’re dating someone new after your long-term relationship ended. The dates are progressing well, but you’re yet to take it to the next level. You end up back at their place and things … [Read more...]

Having good health is something that is important to everyone. Being able to stay active for as long as possible and living a long healthy life something we all aspire to, but sometimes it can be hard … [Read more...]