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...]

Has an audiologist recently informed you that you need hearing aids? Trust me it is not the end of the world. In fact, getting hearing aids will actually transform your life for the better. Instead of … [Read more...]

Everyone knows a good night’s sleep enables us to work better, think better, play better, and feel better. If you’re having difficulty getting to sleep or frequently wake during the night you probably … [Read more...]

The skin of the vulva is extremely delicate, making it susceptible to a wide range of conditions. Vulval irritation is relatively common in women of all ages, with skin conditions and infections often … [Read more...]

At one time or another we are all in need of a quick energy boost to get us through the day, but recent reports about energy drinks suggest that they are definitely not the way to go, especially for … [Read more...]

How much do you sit during the day? It doesn’t seem like much, but once we really examine how much of our time is spent sitting, it can be pretty shocking. We sit down to eat breakfast, sit in the car … [Read more...]

When an internal part of the body gets misplaced from its’ original position, the condition is called a hernia. This condition usually brings pain and discomfort to the person. In hiatal hernia, a … [Read more...]

Noise pollution has a negative effect on a person’s quality of life, and therefore large construction projects are required to submit documentation that details how they plan to reduce this to … [Read more...]