Health

Throughout the year, as the seasons change, so to do our bodies. Autumn brings with it the need to address the needs of particular parts of our bodies.

The DHA found in coldwater fish does wonders for the developing child, as well as the mental and ocular health of adults.

While family budgets are tight, should we still be eating organic food? Is it any better for us? Why is conventional food not good enough?

Since antioxidants burst into the public’s awareness, they’ve been regarded as the good guys of nutrition. So what is the latest on antioxidants and how do you get your share?

Why you should watch the temperature of your tea.

If you have chronic joint or back problems or perhaps a recent injury — or you’re just not keen on the more vigorous types of massage — this gentle, underwater modality may be just what you need.

Your cholesterol isn’t the only risk factor involved with heart disease. Find out what else might be putting your heart health in danger.

In the annual battle against colds and flu there are some sure-fire remedies that will help your body fight off invaders.

Are computers and mobile phones potentially harmful to us? And if so, what can we do to protect ourselves?

Most women start experiencing perimenopause symptoms for several years before going through the final transition of menopause. A 48-year-old woman presented at the clinic with a range of symptoms that were impacting adversely on her life. She was suffering from lack of energy and after being a good sleeper previously, for the last few months […]

A plant-based vegetarian diet and even eating less preserves youthful kidney activity. Midway through 2024, Channel Nine, forever the masters of the moment, featured a reality TV show entitled Do you Want to Live Forever? During this four-week spectacle, four couples, most of whose daily devotion to junk-food consumption, smoking and alcohol hardly qualified them […]

Therapeutic benefits of going outside in nature A new study finds that spending 10 minutes in nature can benefit adults with mental illness. The meta-analysis reviewed 30 years of research on the social, mental and physical health effects of nature exposure. Spending time in nature reduces stress, improves cognitive function and boosts mood. The analysis […]