You're currently using your macula - the central part of the retina, the light sensitive tissue at the back of your eye – to read this newsletter. It's also ess...
Depression can happen at any stage of life. However, it's more likely during pregnancy and the first year of motherhood. Fortunately, you can help reduce the ri...
Post- traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) has traditionally been associated with military combat. However, did you know that females are more likely than males to ...
Most children have nightmares from time to time. It usually isn't a sign of an emotional disturbance, but rather the product of your child's normal stress and s...
Touch and massage are much more than just a feel-good way to be nice to people and pamper yourself. There is a body of research that shows they can achieve pers...
While much of what happens on social media such as Facebook and Twitter is superficial and shallow, there are also some serious benefits - particularly with...
Loneliness is very common in Australia. It's estimated that three out of 10 of us experience it as a serious problem at one time in our lives.
While lone...
Australia began adding fluoride to drinking water in the 1960s. Now about 90% of us drink fluoridated water. Experts say that it's a safe and effective method f...
Sadness and feeling down are normal emotions. They can occur, for example, when dealing with difficult events in your life such as losing a job or a relationshi...
The first tooth usually ‘erupts’ between 6–10 months and most children have a full set of 20 ‘baby’ (deciduous) teeth by 3 years. While teething is often uncomf...
