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Take the Sting Out of Summer with Free First Aid Smartphone app

3 December 2018 by Australian Women Online

Take the Sting Out of Summer with free smartphone app

To help Australians be prepared this summer a free smartphone app is available that provides users with a ready reference to first aid information. According to the latest climate outlook from the … [Read more...]

Perimenopausal depression contributing to suicide

3 December 2018 by Australian Women Online

Perimenopausal depression contributing to suicide

There is a high rate of suicide among women aged 45–54 years. This may be related to the biological changes associated with the menopause. An article in the latest edition of Australian Prescriber, … [Read more...]

Is Egg Donation Painful? Common Questions About Donating Your Eggs

23 November 2018 by Aman Ullah

Is Egg Donation Painful? Common Questions About Donating Your Eggs

Choosing to become an egg donor isn’t a decision to be taken lightly. While egg donors have an incredible ability to transform multiple lives through just one simple act, it’s not unusual to have … [Read more...]

Four Aussie influencers give their top tips for reaching your summer health & fitness goals

15 November 2018 by Australian Women Online

Four Aussie influencers give their top tips for reaching your summer health and fitness goals

With summer almost here and the new year just around the corner, many of us start to feel the pressure to look after ourselves better. However, the amount of information out there on what is good for … [Read more...]

Bosses Must Address their own Mental Health for Business Success

15 November 2018 by Australian Women Online

Bosses Must Address their own Mental Health for Business Success

Bosses affect entire workforces, potentially increasing or lowering productivity, mental and physical health, absenteeism and staff turnover. Worryingly, recent research shows that 60% of workers are … [Read more...]

Erectile Dysfunction Can Be a Young Man’s Problem Too

13 November 2018 by Australian Women Online

Erectile Dysfunction Can Be a Young Man’s Problem Too

When we think of erectile dysfunction, many of us think of the condition as a problem that only affects elderly or middle-aged men. But the reality is that, like so many health complaints, erectile … [Read more...]

Breathe easy this hay fever season with pharmacist approved lung health tips

9 November 2018 by Australian Women Online

Breathe easy with these pharmacist approved lung health tips for World COPD Day

With the average adult taking 12 to 20 breaths a minute¹, our lungs are some of our body’s hardest working organs. However, around 1 in 7 Australians aged 40 and over² are impacted by Chronic … [Read more...]

You Can Consume CBD Oil in Different Ways

27 October 2018 by Australian Women Online

You Can Consume CBD Oil in Different Ways

CBD oil or cannabidiol oil is becoming popular these days. With the legalisation of marijuana for medical purposes across different parts of the world, using marijuana oil is no longer a taboo. … [Read more...]

Foodie Focus: Health Advice For Women Who Like To Eat

25 October 2018 by Australian Women Online

Foodie Focus: Health Advice For Women Who Like To Eat

There isn’t a woman on the planet that enjoys starving herself to stay in shape. The truth is, these ladies have an unbelievable (and misguided) drive to keep the calories to a minimum. You don’t fall … [Read more...]

Don’t damage your eyes wearing horror contacts this Halloween

24 October 2018 by Australian Women Online

Don’t damage your eyes wearing horror contacts this Halloween

In the lead up to Halloween, which has steadily increased in popularity in Australia, the peak national body for optometry poses a question: What’s scarier than a black-eyed vampire on Halloween? The … [Read more...]

Our dependence on sugar: do we need to do more to curb it?

22 October 2018 by Australian Women Online

Our dependence on sugar: do we need to do more to curb it?

As a child, you no doubt remember the excitement you felt upon learning you were about to receive a sugary treat. Chocolates, gummies, sour worms; whatever it was, you wanted it and you wanted a lot … [Read more...]

A List of Easy Ways You Can Lessen Your Exposure to Electromagnetic Field Radiation

14 October 2018 by Oliver Samson

A List of Easy Ways You Can Lessen Your Exposure to Electromagnetic Field Radiation

Everyone has heard of electromagnetic fields, and there is a bit of a debate going on about the risks of EMF exposure today. Many people believe that since we are constantly exposed to electromagnetic … [Read more...]

How to avoid food poisoning

9 October 2018 by Jean Hailes for Womens Health

How to avoid food poisoning

Was it the reheated leftovers from three – or was it four or five – days ago? Or the sandwich you bought one day from that café you thought looked a bit dirty? Or maybe it was the salad that spent too … [Read more...]

5 Health and Fitness Challenge Ideas to Try in Brisbane

26 September 2018 by Australian Women Online

5 Health and Fitness Challenge Ideas to Try in Brisbane

With the warmer months just around the corner, it has never been a better time to get in shape, shed unwanted kilos, fit back into those old clothes you have hidden away and turn your body into a … [Read more...]

Nine reasons why people get dental veneers

24 September 2018 by Sarah Williams

Nine reasons why people get dental veneers

It is quite amazing that in today’s day and age, people are still unaware of what veneers are and what they do. The popularity of veneers has skyrocketed in the past few years or so. For the … [Read more...]

Improving Liver Health Naturally

17 September 2018 by Australian Women Online

Improving Liver Health Naturally

When it comes to staying healthy throughout our lives there are a lot of different elements of the body to think about. Our heart needs to stay healthy to pump blood around the body, our brain needs … [Read more...]

Waistline Wisdom: What to Look For in a Weight Loss Program

12 September 2018 by Sarah Williams

Waistline Wisdom: What to Look For in a Weight Loss Program

Did you know that a trim waistline is not just about looking good? A measure of the circumference of this area is actually considered a good estimate of your overall body fat composites, especially … [Read more...]

Why Stress Could Be Causing Your Hair Loss And What You Can Do To Remedy It

3 September 2018 by Australian Women Online

Why Stress Could Be Causing Your Hair Loss And What You Can Do To Remedy It

Stress is common in both men and women and while it often goes without consequence, it can lead to hair loss among all ages. Whether your hair loss is permanent or temporary, there are ways in which … [Read more...]

Understanding Your Care: A Guide to the NDIS

31 August 2018 by Australian Women Online

Understanding Your Care: A Guide to the NDIS

In Australia, we are lucky to have access to a great healthcare system. Medicare allows for basic medical assistance without worrying about underlying fees. Medicare already provides funding for basic … [Read more...]

Improving Women’s Well-being in the Workplace

29 August 2018 by Australian Women Online

Women's Well-being in the Workplace

In the lead up to Women's Health Week (3-7 September), a leading Employee Assistance Program, shines the spotlight on women's mental health in the workplace and what can be done to change the culture … [Read more...]

Ita Buttrose wants to talk to you about your bowel movements

13 August 2018 by Australian Women Online

Ita Buttrose wants to talk to you about poo

Every two hours, bowel cancer claims a life in Australia. As the new Patron of The Jodi Lee Foundation, iconic Australian, Ita Buttrose, wants to encourage you to talk about your bowel … [Read more...]

Why Are More Women Misdiagnosed Compared to Men?

13 August 2018 by Pierro Dias

Why Are More Women Misdiagnosed Compared to Men?

Millions of people are misdiagnosed every year in the United States – and the sad thing is a large percentage of them are young women. Many patients often get a few minutes with their doctors, which … [Read more...]

Lumbar MRI Scan: What You Need to Know

31 July 2018 by Australian Women Online

Lumbar MRI Scan: What You Need to Know

Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) is a non-invasive medical imaging procedure done to get a clear image of the inside of the body without going under the knife. MRI uses a combination of radio … [Read more...]

Are Aussie women as healthy as they think?

26 July 2018 by Australian Women Online

Are Aussie women as healthy as they think?

Dieting can be an ongoing battle for women. But do women actually know how to eat a healthy and balanced diet in order to achieve a healthy weight or are they just getting caught up in marketing traps … [Read more...]

Four things you may not know about your periods

26 July 2018 by Jean Hailes for Womens Health

Four things you may not know about your periods

When you first learn about periods and get your first one, there’s a lot to take in, and get used to; tracking your cycle, managing the flow, and regularly changing your pads or tampons. Often … [Read more...]

Midyear Reboot – 5 Ways to Get Your Forgotten New Year’s Resolutions Back on Track

18 July 2018 by Australian Women Online

Midyear Reboot - 5 Ways to Get Your Forgotten New Year’s Resolutions Back on Track

Remember when you promised yourself on December 31 that you’d finally start hitting the gym in the new year? While you may have been full of festive cheer when you said it, the knowledge that we’re … [Read more...]

Making A Choice Between Dental Implants And Dentures

10 July 2018 by Australian Women Online

Making A Choice Between Dental Implants And Dentures

When it comes to how our teeth look, many people become self-conscious and embarrassed when they have gaps caused by missing teeth. There are many reasons as to why people lose teeth, from accidents … [Read more...]

How to Help Children Overcome Their Fear of Dentists

26 June 2018 by Australian Women Online

How to Help Children Overcome Their Fear of Dentists

Just the mention of a dental visit strikes fear in the hearts of many children. It’s understandable though, when you look at it from their point of view. Think about it. They’re made to sit in a weird … [Read more...]

Laugh Without Leaking it’s World Continence Week 2018

18 June 2018 by Australian Women Online

Laugh Without Leaking it's World Continence Week 2018

It's World Continence Week from 18th to 24th June 2018 and this year, the awareness campaign is using humour to overcome the stigma of incontinence. World Continence Week in Australia includes … [Read more...]

Don’t let Feeling of Anxiety Affect your Oral Health

14 June 2018 by Dr. Ellie Nadian, Pure Dentistry

Don’t let Feeling of Anxiety Affect your Oral Health

Dental anxiety is an apprehension that something bad will happen on the dentist chair. “if I go to the dentist, it will definitely be painful, and the pain will definitely be unbearable”. Dental … [Read more...]

It’s Men’s Mental Health Week 11th-17th June 2018

12 June 2018 by Australian Women Online

It's Men’s Mental Health Week 11th-17th June 2018

Around 1.5 million Australian men identify as having a mental or behavioural condition, however, men still fall woefully behind women when it comes to seeking help, according to data released on … [Read more...]

Would you want to try a broccoli latte?

8 June 2018 by Australian Women Online

Would you want to try a broccoli latte?

Australians love their morning coffee but one Melbourne café has brewed a broccoli latte with powder made from imperfect-looking broccoli, that would otherwise be thrown away. The powder, developed … [Read more...]

A day’s worth of sugar in one carton of flavoured milk

8 June 2018 by Australian Women Online

A day’s worth of sugar in one carton of flavoured milk

One carton of flavoured milk sold in Australia contains nearly as much sugar as half a packet of lollies, according to a new analysis from LiveLighter, a public health education campaign encouraging … [Read more...]

Are you taking resveratrol supplement? Get to know the benefits

7 June 2018 by Jennifer Roberts

Are you taking resveratrol supplement? Get to know the benefits

If you are aware of the health benefits of red wine, then you also must know about resveratrol, the plant compound that can be found in red wine. This plant compound has a lot of health benefits and … [Read more...]

Varicocele, artery fracture: causes, symptoms and natural treatment

7 June 2018 by Shivani Chambial

Varicocele, artery fracture: causes, symptoms and natural treatment

Varicocele is a disease that is a pathological dilatation of the testicle veins. Varicocele is diagnosed in boys, adolescents and in sexually mature men, including the elderly. Most varicocele appears … [Read more...]

Cause and Treatment of Diabetes Type 2

7 June 2018 by Shivani Chambial

Cause and Treatment of Diabetes Type 2

What is diabetes type 2? Diabetes mellitus also known as “sugar” in layman language is a possible deadly disorder commonly affecting the Indian population. It is a metabolic disorder in which the … [Read more...]

Three Inspiring Female Business Leaders join the Ovarian Cancer Australia Board

30 May 2018 by Australian Women Online

Three Inspiring Women join the Ovarian Cancer Australia Board

Managing Director of Twitter Australia, Suzy Nicoletti, has joined the board of Ovarian Cancer Australia. The leading national body for ovarian cancer in Australia, has today announced that Chair of … [Read more...]

Ruth Samer founder and CEO of ‘Care For Family’ is reinventing in-home care

15 May 2018 by Australian Women Online

Ruth Samer Founder and CEO of Care For Family

As the founder and CEO of Care For Family, a company that offers an array of in-home care needs including aged-care, disability-care and child-care, Ruth Samer has reinvented in-home care. Ruth has … [Read more...]

Why aren’t Australians sleeping?

15 May 2018 by Australian Women Online

Why aren’t Australians sleeping?

According to the Australian Sleep Health Foundation, only 50% of Aussies are getting a regular, good sleep night's sleep and that’s a frightening stat, especially considering that not getting enough … [Read more...]

Old pain-killing drug could fill gap in the market left by codeine crackdown

14 May 2018 by Australian Women Online

Old pain-killing drug could fill gap in the market left by codeine crackdown

With codeine products no longer available over the counter at Australian chemists, the compounding pharmacy sector may have a gentler, non-addictive answer for sufferers of chronic pain. The … [Read more...]

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