by Perfume is a staple in many women’s morning routine. Whenever I leave the house without a quick spritz of my Marc Jacobs Daisy, I am left feeling slightly underdressed or even ‘less fresh’. For me, it is the final touch to […]
by A huge happiness and positive thinking industry, estimated to be worth US$11 billion a year, has helped to create the fantasy that happiness is a realistic goal. Chasing the happiness dream is a very American concept, exported to the rest of […]
by Around one-quarter of the world’s population menstruate. That’s more than 1.9 billion people in the world who will bleed, on average, for 65 days a year. The reusable menstrual cup and disposable tampon were both developed in the 1930s. But due […]
by Adopting a healthy lifestyle helps reduce the risk of dementia People can reduce their risk of dementia by getting regular exercise, not smoking, avoiding harmful use of alcohol, controlling their weight, eating a healthy diet, and maintaining healthy blood pressure, cholesterol […]
by Menstrual symptoms including pain, heavy bleeding and low mood may be linked to nearly nine days of lost productivity per woman every year, according to a new study published in the British Medical Journal this week. The researchers evaluated lost productivity […]
by Girls and women experiencing period pain often avoid physical activity, but our latest study suggests that doing exercise might actually provide pain relief. Period pain affects around 90% of women. It can interfere with daily life by limiting activity – and […]
by Premenstrual food cravings are the punchline of endless jokes. Like most good jokes, they’re funny because they’re true. Certain parts of a woman’s menstrual cycle do seem to go hand in hand with the desire for chocolate ice cream and potato […]
by Australia’s awareness of natural immunity-boosting whole foods is low, particularly when it comes to fighting colds and flu, according to new research from Pure Gold Pineapples. A national survey of over 1000 adults[1] found just 20% of the nation reported having heard of the enzyme, […]
by Sleeping for less than seven hours or more than nine hours could adversely affect cognitive performance such as visual memory and reaction time, according to a new University College London study. The study, published in the International Journal of Epidemiology, is […]
by An unprecedented jump in the number of people dying from the flu in Queensland has prompted the Chief Medical Officer Jeanette Young to again urge people to get their flu shot as soon as possible. “Flu is a serious viral illness,” […]
by 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 […]
by 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 […]
by 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 […]
by Your trousers fit when you put them on in the morning. But come mid-afternoon, they’re uncomfortably tight — and you didn’t even overdo it at lunchtime. Sound familiar? Around one in six people without a health problem and three in four […]
by Summer has arrived! Rising temperatures and the scorching sun are hard to escape this season. Escaping to one of the many beautiful beaches is one way we all try to beat the Aussie heat. But sometimes in our rush to hit […]
by BEWARE. Fatal accidental overdoses of drugs prescribed by doctors to make us healthier and prolong our lives have “constantly increased” over the past 15 years, warns a leader in public health and drug safety. “You don’t need a drug problem to […]
by Having your first baby is often one of life’s greatest joys, but what if, just weeks after celebrating the birth of your baby, you were diagnosed with cancer? When Alarna Tufrey’s obstetrician told her she’d received an abnormal result on her six-week […]
by Approaching the golden years is unavoidable and can create a level of uncertainty. Some of us celebrate birthdays with party hats on, whereas others run for the hills when the word ‘aging’ is mentioned. Regardless of which you are, it’s time […]
by The typical office desk is home to more than 10 million bacteria, 400 times more than a toilet seat. Other studies have revealed people don’t wash their hands, and surfaces from taps to elevator buttons are “officially dirty“. Beyond the health […]
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