Obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) is a condition where a person’s breathing repeatedly stops during sleep. It occurs due to partial or complete blockage of their a...
Most of us enjoy spending time around water in the summer months, from heading to the beach to relaxing at home around the pool. But whether at home, visiting f...
There’s increasing evidence about the importance of gut health for our overall health and wellbeing. After all, it’s not much help eating the perfect healthy di...
Whether due to limited healthy food choices, lack of kitchen facilities or the temptation of energy-dense foods and all-you-can-eat offerings, maintaining healt...
Regular physical activity and limiting sedentary time is important for the health and development of children of all ages. Encouraging kids to be active each d...
Myth
What the research says
Raw vegetables are healthier than cooked.
While some vegetables are more nutritious eaten raw , there is also evidence that we absor...
Gout is a painful inflammation of the joints. An attack of gout usually comes on very quickly and the joint becomes red, swollen and very painful. Gout most co...
Tooth decay is on the rise in Australia, particularly among children. According to the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW), 42% of children aged 5...
Short-sightedness is currently the most common global eyesight disorder. It affects both children and adults. Researchers have determined that there are more th...
Dementia isn’t one specific disease, but instead a collection of symptoms that are caused by disorders affecting the brain. Dementia affects thinking, behaviour...
