Women don’t need to ‘put up’ with heavy periods
Caroline battled heavy periods for more than 25 years. At times she would have to sleep with a towel underneath her and there were days when she couldn’t leave the house. It was going for her black belt in Taekwondo,…
How exercise is changing lives
Most people know that physical activity cuts the risk of heart disease and diabetes, helps maintain weight and boosts happiness. What’s less known, however, is its surprising role in the care of people with cancer and other chronic health conditions. …
Prescription addiction can happen to anyone
Prescription medicines are responsible for more than 2 out of 3 accidental drug-related deaths, making them a bigger killer than illicit drugs such as heroin or ice. In Victoria alone, more people die from prescription medication overdose than from road accidents. Some cases are due…
5 ways to reduce your risk of heart disease
Heart disease kills one Australian every 27 minutes, and 9 in 10 people have at least one risk factor for heart disease. But there are things you can do to reduce your risk and keep your heart healthy, and ways you…
When it comes to sports supplements, play it safe
Feeling inspired by the Commonwealth Games? Great! But if you’re trying to boost your fitness using sports supplements, use caution. Sports “supps” are often obtained legally and include energy drinks, pills and powders. Some people take them hoping to gain…