The warmer, longer days of Spring can make you look forward to being outdoors more. But if you're one of the 2 million Australians with asthma, you may need to ...
If you're a parent who doesn't like the idea of your child doing strength training, it's time to think again. Medical research shows that it not only improves f...
Strong advice on bone health
Osteoporosis is a bone-weakening disease that affects 1.2 million Australians in their older age. However building healthy ...
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...
Let's get some facts straight and fight back against some common myths about colds and flu.
Myth (1) – Flu is just a heavy cold
The flu and colds are diff...
Low-carbohydrate diets such as the Paleo and Atkins diets may be popular for weight loss and good health, however the medical research finds they provide little...
If you're planning to only have children when you're older, knowing how your age may affect your fertility can help you make better informed decisions.
Women
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Alcohol is the most widely used social drug in Australia. While most people don't drink to excess, unfortunately two out of five Australians binge drink, with s...
Talking with troubled teens
The teenage years can be hard for many parents. Your child needs your help to eventually become a unique and independent adult, but...
Back home with unwanted passengers
Wonderful memories and souvenirs may not be the only things you bring back home from an overseas holiday. Unfortunately, y...
