Sunday, May 26th, 2013

Health + Wellbeing

Hospital performance getting worse: AMA

Australian Medical Association president Andrew Pesce says the nation's public hospital system continues to deteriorate and its current funding is "dysfunctional".
October 14, 2009, 10:09 am
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Prepare for mosquito plague with bite

Perth could face a mosquito plague this summer, with wet weather creating ideal breeding grounds.
October 14, 2009, 2:25 am

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Big Walk week 1: What to eat

When preparing for an event like the Big Walk, you need to be aware of what you eat.
October 13, 2009, 2:07 pm

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Big Walk week 1: How to train

What a fantastic way to spring into summer and kick-start your fitness program.
October 13, 2009, 1:52 pm

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Natural beauty: Oily skin

I wake up with very oily skin each morning and end each day with oily skin. I cleanse, tone and moisturise every day and night with oil-free products, but the problem remains.
October 13, 2009, 1:00 pm

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Health and Wellness: Magnesium deficiency

I regularly get pain in a nerve in my legs and sometimes in my arms. I am sure it is some mineral deficiency in my diet as my back and neck are fine.
October 13, 2009, 12:40 pm

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Beauty tips for the ages

You've ditched the old make-up, improved the wardrobe and have changed that embarrassing 80s hairstyle.
October 13, 2009, 12:30 pm

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Big Walk week 1: Natalia's training

Channel 7's gorgeous new weather presenter Natalia Cooper is the epitome of good health and fitness.
October 13, 2009, 12:28 pm

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Heart risk factors can shed light on depression risk

Methods used to assess heart health can also shed light on depression, new research suggests.
October 13, 2009, 11:20 am

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Study provides clue to surviving swine flu

Blood oxygenation appears to be the key to surviving swine flu for patients suffering respiratory failure, new research by New Zealand and Australian flu investigators shows.
October 13, 2009, 10:28 am

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Putting yourself first is vital to health

Women who fret about their children's doctor appointments and their husband's aches and pains often put their own health last. Not a good idea.
October 13, 2009, 8:37 am

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No TV for kids under two, guidelines say

New federal guidelines for parents and carers say children should be banned from watching television until they turn two, warning that it can stunt language development and shorten their attention span.
October 12, 2009, 11:17 am

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Juggling re-wires brains, study shows

Neuroscientists have discovered that learning to juggle causes changes in white matter, the nerve strands that help different parts of the brain communicate with each other.
October 12, 2009, 10:42 am

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Depression, inflammatory protein link examined

People with increased inflammatory protein levels in their body, which are a risk factor for cardiovascular disease, are also likely to suffer from depression.
October 9, 2009, 3:00 pm

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Ancient art tackles dizziness

An ancient Chinese martial art may be an effective treatment for people with dizziness and balance disorders, research shows.
October 9, 2009, 2:00 pm

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Wind in your hair not so good for your ears

Driving a convertible with the roof down may feel good but it can be bad for your hearing, experts warn.
October 9, 2009, 1:10 pm

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Sunbeds lose their appeal

The number of solariums across Australian capital cities has declined by more than 30 per cent in just three years.
October 9, 2009, 11:30 am

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Focus on: Bowel cancer

Obesity, a poor diet and a lack of exercise can lead to bowel cancer.
October 9, 2009, 10:35 am

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Link discovery could lead to chronic fatigue treatment

Chronic fatigue syndrome, a mysterious and debilitating exhaustion that is not relieved by sleep, appears to be linked to a retrovirus, researchers say.
October 9, 2009, 8:36 am

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Kids as mental health carers overlooked: experts

Children with mentally ill parents in Australia are doing it tough. These children are often wise beyond their years, juggle school and house work and care for younger siblings.
October 9, 2009, 8:00 am

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