Melbourne’s Monash University and Alfred Hospital are seeking Parkinson’s Disease sufferers to take part in a trial of an innovative new machine that could improve the symptoms of people with the condition using gravity and movement. The trial aims to determine whether […]
For each year that a woman breastfeeds, the risk that she will ever develop breast cancer is reduced by 4.3%, on average. The breast, like the intestine, has its own bacterial microflora and breastfeeding changes the varieties of bacteria that make […]
It’s February and many people are starting to put into place their New Year’s resolution to drink less alcohol. Events like FebFast can encourage and support these good intentions. But around 30% of people who start FebFast don’t get through the […]
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has just declared the coronavirus outbreak a public health emergency of international concern. There have been nearly 10,000 cases of the so-called 2019-nCoV in China, 23 countries affected and more than 213 deaths globally. China, Germany, the […]
Chronic constipation is incredibly common. Around one in four people worldwide report symptoms, while in Australia and New Zealand, it’s around one in seven. Lots of things can trigger constipation: being out of your usual routine (think holidays, illness or injury), […]
Forget the usual markers like the end of the school year, buying sun-screen in bulk and prepping for the festive season. Those long, hot nights when sleep seems impossible are the true marker that Australia’s summer is here. Unless you have air-conditioning […]
It’s something most people do everyday, often without really thinking about it, but how you wash your hands can make a real difference to your health and the well-being of those around you. Washing your hands is the one most effective method […]
To pee or not to pee? You know the problem ladies? It’s a dilemma many of us face on a daily basis depending on the location of available pit stops between home and our destination. Many of us choose to force ourselves […]
Looking good and doing good will come together in spectacular style at Universal Store this week, with Australia’s go-to denim retailer making your jeans purchase matter more than ever, donating cash to revolutionary medical research for every pair sold. To support Jeans […]
Over recent years, “body dissatisfaction” – or shame about one’s appearance – has been on the rise in men. This isn’t something just affecting young men either, it’s extensively reported across a range of age groups. And it’s harmful – research shows […]
When Brisbane’s Ashleigh Hockings steps into her skinny rowing eight shell at the prestigious Henley Royal Regatta in England in July there will be more than just the weight of achieving success on her slender frame. Along with the eight big blokes […]
With Yoga being Australia’s preferred method of cardio, Brisbane yogis have the opportunity to become fully accredited yoga instructors at My Health Yoga’s New Farm studio. Owner of My Health Yoga and accredited Senior Level 3 Yoga Instructor, Carrie-Anne Fields said the […]
Having stopped playing netball 10 years ago to focus on her running, Jess ran her second ever marathon at the London Olympic Games 2012. Since then Jess has gone on to represent Australia at the Rio 2016 and more recently at the […]
The Conversation US By Jeyaraj Vadiveloo, Director of the Janet and Mark L. Goldenson Center for Actuarial Research, University of Connecticut As the old saying goes, the only things certain in life are death and taxes. While death is inevitable, the quality […]
Eloise Wellings is a two-time Olympian, philanthropist and mum extraordinaire—she juggles motherhood, as well as being a Ubiquinol ambassador, a founding director of her charity Love Mercy and a professional athlete. Continue reading to find out Eloise’s top tips on maintaining energy […]
Brisbane fitness expert Darcia Ondrovcik is known around the world for her unique Beauty in Strength fitness regime which encourages women to achieve physical health goals whilst reinforcing the importance of mental strength. But there is much more to this self-made mother of […]
Queensland not for profit social enterprise organisation has launched a crowdfunding campaign to enable it to build a foundation to improve accessibility and social opportunities for young adults with disabilities looking for meaningful access to environmental and outdoor adventure activities. Donation will […]
It’s that time of year again, with Christmas behind us and a New Year unfolding before us, heady with the promise of self-improvement. We are currently being inundated by the diet and exercise industries’ most aggressive campaigns: ‘Go sugar free in 2019’, […]
Five dead in four months at New South Wales festivals – is pill-testing the answer? Pill-testing has once again sparked debate after the most recent death of Alex Ross-King, who passed away at the FOMO festival in NSW. A 2018 survey found […]
Skin cancer is one of Australia’s top killers with over 2000 deaths a year but a 2017 Cancer Council survey found that Australians have become increasingly misinformed about sunscreen. Nine out of ten Australians don’t know when they need sun protection. […]
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