It’s Time to go Meatless
Dipti Singh New Year's goals for many people include weight loss, healthy cooking, being happier and doing more to make the planet a kinder environment. The good news is that by going vegetarian, you can accomplish all these goals and can enjoy tasty, nutritious meals...
Children’s First Teeth
A child’s first teeth are just as important as their permanent teeth. Dental decay in a ‘baby tooth’ has just as much potential to hospitalise a child with acute infection or facial swelling as does decay or infection in a permanent tooth. A child’s first teeth are...
5 Tips to Beat Your Winter Blues
Johanna Rumphorst Sydney is the city of sea and sun, so dropping temperatures and seasonal winter blues are hitting extra hard in those colder months. Good thing that the recent lockdown trained us how to spend more time indoors and make the most out of Sydney's...
Dental Health for Men
Men’s Health week from June 15 – 21 is aimed at increasing awareness of health issues that affect men and encouraging men to be proactive about their health. According to a number of studies, men are less likely than women to take care of their physical health,...
Healthy Habits to Sleep Better
Dipti Singh Sleep is one of the most significant parts of our lives and often one of the most neglected. Unhealthy habits during the daytime can leave you turning, tossing and struggling at night and negatively affect your brain, mood, immune system, stamina,...
How to overcome negative self-criticism
Johanna Rumphorst Overcoming negative thinking is a huge challenge for many of us, especially in these times of constant uncertainty. However, it is also the perfect time for change, to stop limiting your own thoughts and start to be your own hype person instead of...
Workout Supplements: What to Know
Nicholas Grant We regularly hear about different fitness supplements, often plugged by celebrities on social media. However, it’s important to know their true effects on your body, and whether these substances will help you achieve full-body health. To help, we have...
Crystals: Why Do We Love Them?
Isabella Ross In times of turmoil, we often seek comfort from a range of sources whether it is spiritual, religious, familial or just relaxing and healing. One source of comfort for many is crystals, known for their restorative energy and calming nature. Even though...
Influence of Social Media on Mental Health
Dipti Singh, In a world where we feel more connected than ever, is this online phenomenon accountable for various mental health problems? Sometimes you check your phone just to see the time, weather or to read the latest news and realise that you are thoughtlessly...
Healthy Gums for a Healthy Life
Research continues to show that people with periodontal disease (gum disease) are at greater risk of developing heart disease and other health problems. Periodontal disease is a serious bacterial disease that destroys the attachment fibres and supporting bone that...
How to help others during COVID-19
Johanna Rumphorst During a crisis like this it’s important to not only look after yourself, but also for people in need. Research has shown that helping others can also help you personally, by reaching out to others you can benefit your own mental health. These...
5 Tips for Mental Wellbeing amid self-isolation
Johanna Rumphorst Isolation, social distancing measures and the closure of schools and workplaces are current challenges that can affect our mental health – many of us can experience symptoms of anxiety like stress, fear and loneliness at this time. But what do you do...
