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...
World Glaucoma Week in March every year is a reminder to get your eyes checked for this hidden disease. Glaucoma Australia says 300,000 Australians have some f...
Things inevitably go wrong in life. Whether or not we get upset by them and the degree of distress we feel depends largely on the way we think about them. This ...
Evidence is mounting that gum disease plays a role in a range of serious health problems around the body.
People with gum disease have a higher risk of heart...
Tinea (ringworm) is a common fungus that can affect all parts of the skin, hair or nails. It enjoys hot, sweaty conditions and recurs frequently in the warm sum...
Preserving the ‘skin barrier’ is the principal aim of skin care, especially for people with dry or sensitive skin. Damage to the skin barrier also contributes ...
