Arthritis is defined as a group of medical conditions affecting joints and nearby structures. There are 3 main types: osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis a...
Women - Let your heart rule your head
You might be surprised to know that the number one cause of death for women in Australia is heart disease. In fact,...
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...
