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 regards to health. The current uses in health include tracking disease outbreaks, improving emergency responses and helping people with medical conditions to receive better information. And these may be
Surveys show that Australians are evenly divided on whether to smack children as a form of discipline and punishment. However the expert advice is very clear – it is wrong, for three key reasons. 1) Smacking doesn’t work. Yes, every child needs discipline. But the research shows that smacking only achieves a desired behaviour in
Many women mistakenly believe they have to put up with chronic pelvic pain, it’s just a part of life as a woman. But chronic pelvic pain can be treated – and more importantly, not treating it can lead to worsening symptoms and may even reduce the chances of getting pregnant. What is it? Chronic pelvic
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 loneliness is much more than a Saturday night spent alone reading a book, it does also vary from person to person. For some people, solitude is a
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 for achieving healthy teeth for children, and also adults. However, some people say we should stop, so it’s important to look at the facts. What is fluoride? Fluoride
The fussy eater is a common complaint for parents of toddlers. Fortunately you can take the stress out of feeding your toddler. Toddlers are at an age where they start to show their independence and make their own decisions, which can include refusing food. Growth also naturally slows down, which may result in a smaller
It may surprise many people to know that stroke kills more women than breast cancer and more men than prostate cancer. It’s the second biggest cause of death in Australia after heart disease and a leading cause of disability. In fact, there’s one stroke every 10 minutes, which equals 1,000 every week and 50,000 a
Australia has been increasing the rate of organ donation in recent years, but we still need to improve. Organ donation involves removing organs from a donor and transplanting them into people who are usually very ill or dying. Most transplants happen when the donor dies. In some cases, living donors give a kidney or part
Vitamins and minerals are substances in your diet that are essential for good health. Taking vitamins and minerals as supplements, however, are a different matter. Here are the facts behind some of the myths. Myth (1) – Just as good as food While they’re manufactured to the exact same chemical structure, supplements don’t work as
Fasting diets have received a lot of attention of late, however it’s important for you to be prepared before trying one. A number of different fasting diets are available. In general, they involve eating normally some days and a very low intake or even no food on other days. For example, with the 5:2 eating
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