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 women […]
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 lift […]
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 finding […]
Turbo-charged is the only way to describe how I felt as I leapt (yes, leapt) out of bed within seconds of my eyes snapping open. None of that “Oh my God, just a few minutes more, pleasssse”, which is my usual reaction […]
Liz Van Vliet thought that when her hair started to grow back that she was through the worst of what breast cancer had in store for her. However, she was to find that she hadn’t even scratched the surface. In her book […]
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 Australia […]
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 back […]
Brava Lingerie Founders Urge for Regular Bra Fitting – Breast Cancer Awareness Month Our busy lives are all too often the scapegoat for the things we don’t get done. And, while it may not be a big deal for everyday things on […]
Australia’s advertising watchdog has dismissed hundreds of complaints about a TV commercial for sanitary products which depicts menstrual blood for the first time on our television screens. . Ad Standards said the the Libra ad did not beach the industry’s code of […]
Abortion has been decriminalised in NSW after a bill, which had been the source of significant public and political debate in the past eight weeks, passed the Lower House this morning. The bill that becomes law is more conservative than the original […]
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 lack […]
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 my […]
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 the […]
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 to […]
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 and […]
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 associated […]
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 is […]
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 chips. […]
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, bromelain […]
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 the […]
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