Family
12 Nov 2020
Common myths people may have around making a Will
Our health and wellness should be our top priority. Whether its regular check-ups at your GP, meditation, and mindfulness for our mental health or keeping fit playing your favourite sport or walking with family and friends, every little bit helps us to lead a happy, healthy lifestyle. The idea of…
Family
04 Oct 2019
Climate change and air pollution: Our health depends on a healthy environment
What is the problem and how much of a problem is it? Human health and the environment are inextricably linked – a healthy environment is a vital prerequisite for human health. Globally, known environmental risks result in about one quarter of all deaths and…
Exercise
22 Feb 2012
Guide to living well with menopause
Menopause is a time of significant and often unpleasant changes in a woman’s life. The majority of women (up to 85%) experience symptoms related to…
Children's health
14 Dec 2011
Safety in the festive season
Christmas is a time for fun and family. However, the traditions of Christmas, from the tree to the turkey, can create dangers which may put…
Family
08 Dec 2011
Safe sex, alcohol and the work Christmas party
Relaxing and getting to know work colleagues is a well-deserved reward for a year of hard work. But bear in mind that the combination of…
Family
04 May 2011
Alcohol: How to Help a Drunk Person
Alcohol is the most widely used psychoactive, or mood-changing, recreational drug in Australia. There is a large spectrum of alcohol use and associated problems in…
Children's health
01 Dec 2010
Social Networking Site Use in Teenagers
In recent years, there has been an explosion in the number of online social networking sites and traffic to these sites. Despite the large number…
Children's health
17 Oct 2010
Gaming and Childhood Development
In recent years, there has been an explosion in the number of games, both console games and online games. The effects of these gaming activities…
Children's health
28 Sep 2010
Television and Childhood
In an increasingly screen-based society, the potential harmful effects of television on lifestyle and behaviour in infants and children of all ages need to be carefully…