Your body clock is an internal clock which helps to regulate the timing of different processes in the body, including circadian rhythms. Circadian rhythms follo...
Metabolic syndrome is a collection of risk factors which together increase the risk of heart disease, stroke and type 2 diabetes.
Metabolic syndrome is diagn...
Chronic and lifestyle-related conditions are a substantial global, national and individual health issue, now responsible for around 70% of deaths worldwide. Thi...
We can’t survive without our kidneys, yet most of us don’t give them much thought. This is although one in three Australians have risk factors for kidney diseas...
With food costs increasing, you may be paying more attention to what you put in your trolley and how to spend your food dollars. The good news is that you can s...
Muscle Dysmorphic Disorder (MDD) is a type of Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD). BDD is a common but often under-recognised mental illness where a person becomes o...
Planning a holiday over the summer months? Take these steps to stay well and protect yourself from illness while travelling.
Visit your doctor, ideally at ...
As the weather cools down, along comes the temptation to curl up in front of the TV rather than get outside and to switch from fresh fruit and salads to heavier...
According to the 2011–2012 Australian Health Survey, nearly 70% of Australian adults are sedentary or have low levels of physical activity, while 60% of us do l...
As we head into the festive season, it can be easy to let go of the good exercise habits we’ve built throughout the year. But keeping active over this time can ...
