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...
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...
Let's put to rest some common myths about sleep.
Myth (1) – Your brain is inactive during sleep.
In fact, your brain is very busy. Among its activitie...
Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) is defined as symptoms that appear in the days leading up to the menstrual period (bleeding). With nine out of ten women experiencin...
While seafood is a great source of protein and omega-3 fatty acids, it does also contain mercury - and too much mercury can damage the body's nerves a...
