Book A Check-Up For Women’s Health Week
Women's Health Week, running from 5 - 11 September, encourages women to book important health check-ups to take care of their physical and mental health. The NSW Government, in the 2022-23 budget, announced a number of new initiatives to support women’s health. These...
Don’t Put it Off
Pamela Rontziokos “Call it a clan, call it a network, call it a tribe, call it a family: Whatever you call it, whoever you are, you need one.” Jane Howard, writer. Relationships Australia CEO says dedicating time to family and friends is important. We are social...
Vaping: An epidemic in young people
Pamela Rontziokos As I watch my friend’s chest rise, he huffs in a mixture of toxic chemicals and nicotine from a small, discrete, colourful tube. Puffing out a white fluffy cloud, he says “It’s better than smoking”. But is it? The answer is that we do not know. To...
1 SIMPLE KIDNEY HEALTH CHECK THIS WEEK
This week is Kidney Health Week with World Kidney Day falling on 10 March. Kidney disease affects 1.7 million people in Australia and on average, 63 people in Australia die every day from it, with a total of 1.5 million not even aware they had it.Detecting the disease...
Knowing the Signs of a Stroke
A new survey conducted by The Stroke Foundation has revealed that New South Wales residents living outside of Greater Sydney have better knowledge when it comes to identifying the most common signs of stroke. The survey discovered that 42 per cent of participants in...
LIFE-CHANGING IVF IS MORE AFFORDABLE THAN EVER
Christa Nicola These days we all seem to know someone or have been someone doing IVF. And it's not just our imagination. According to Medicare data, there has been a considerable spike in IVF enquiries during the post lockdown period. IVF has been on the rise in...
Herb and flower facial steam treatment
Maddy Dixon FOR: A spa experience for clearer, cleaner skin. The steam opens pores and draws out impurities. The herbs and flowers are bursting with medicinal qualities and skin-purifying and softening effects. INGREDIENTS 1 tablespoon lavender flowers 1 tablespoon...
YOGURT KEEPS YOUR TUMMY AND HEART HAPPY
Christa Nicola According to new research from the University of South Australia, people’s daily dollop of yogurt in the morning could help lower high blood pressure. A study in partnership with the University of Maine examined the correlation between yogurt...
Wellness Corner – All the Favourite Trends
Sydney Observer Contributor Vitamin C Serum Taking care of our skin through elaborate care routines is still as prominent as ever, but has now been simplified. Instead of applying various and elaborate skincare items to your face, the use of vitamin C serum, which is...
5 BENEFITS OF CHERRIES
Jodie Wolf When in need of something sweet, we often reach for fruit. One of the nation’s favourites are cherries which are not only delectable but brimming with vitamins and minerals that can have significant benefits to your health. The late 19th Century saw these...
Dentist Q&A: Manual Vs Electric Toothbrushes?
Dr Ian Sweeney Good oral hygiene starts with a toothbrush. The Australian Dental Association (ADA) recommends twice-daily brushing for at least two minutes, whilst using a toothbrush with soft bristles. Dentists frequently get asked whether it is best to use a manual...
Taking Skin Health Seriously
By Sara Zarriello Skin is the largest organ to make up our body. We treat it like it’s the jar that holds the cookies inside. Skin conditions are more prevalent than you may think. Awareness about acne and eczema is high, especially as many people experience these...
