Health

by You’re not alone – and there’s help Most of us don’t give much thought to going to the toilet. We go when we need to go. But for a small minority of people, the act of urinating or defecating can be […]

by Many Australians are reluctant to use sunscreen, even though it’s an important element in preventing the skin cancers that affect about two in three of us at some time in our lives. The Cancer Council says myths about sunscreens contribute to […]

by   There are many diets, fads and supplements that all promise a healthier you. The truth is there are no quick fixes. The only way to make long term changes is by making little steps that become habits. New Year’s resolutions are […]

by The swinging 60s may be remembered as a time of blossoming sexual freedoms, but the decade didn’t swing for everyone.  Catholic women were caught in a precarious position – the Church prohibited use of all artificial contraception, including the newly available […]

by   At menopause, a woman’s ovaries lose their reproductive function. Eggs are no longer released and the production of the hormones oestrogen and progesterone falls. It’s the lowered levels of oestrogen after menopause that gives rise to troublesome postmenopausal symptoms. Most […]

by Feeling lonely? A dog may help. Our research confirms what many dog owners already know: dogs are great companions that can help you to feel less lonely. Cuddles and slobbery kisses, meeting other dog owners in the park and a general […]

by   Exercise is recommended for people who are overweight or obese as a way to reduce their risk of developing type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease.  But people don’t always have time to exercise as much as they would like, so […]

by Did you know that in the next two years, there will be an estimated 6.2 million Australians diagnosed with osteoporosis? And that women are four times more likely to get osteoporosis than men? This coming Sunday, 20 October, is World Osteoporosis Day, and Dairy […]

by   We’ve heard the saying: “You are what you eat.” But in the case of “ugly” vegetables, these misshapen pieces of fruit and vegetables are bringing beauty to our body, and the planet.  The next time you’re grocery shopping, turn your […]

by Globally renowned Sleep Podcast Guru and founder of ‘Sleep with Me’ Podcast, Drew Ackerman, is no stranger to challenges with sleep. She Society invited Drew to share some natural strategies we can start incorporating in our daily sleep routine. Sleep (or […]