A new study reveals that women who smoke are at greater risk of developing major depressive disorder. The study has been published today the British Journal of Psychiatry. Researchers from the University of Melbourne and Barwon Health assessed a group of 1043 Australian women, whose health had been monitored for a decade as part of [...]
There is concern that more women are drinking heavily Women do not know about one of the biggest health risks linked to drinking too much – a raised chance of breast cancer, says a survey. While most knew that excessive alcohol intake could lead to liver disease or liver cancer, fewer than one in five [...]
Sperm donation not regulated enough – “Generous donors” creating too many babies – Risk of incest if children don’t know UNREGULATED sperm donation is leading to unusual situations in which the children of lesbians are mixing socially – creating a risk of incest. One of South Australia’s foremost experts in reproductive technology – Andrew Dutney [...]
After doing Pilates for a while now, I find that it becomes integrated in my life. Not only during the classes, but especially during the day. For instance: when I walk or stand I take the “Pilates stand” as a matter of routine. This means: stomach in and shoulders low. And it shows! I get [...]
A couple of weeks ago I was on call. It is either in the evening, night or weekends when regular clinics are closed. We work from a hospital location. The team includes nurses and doctor’s assistants who pick up the phone, doctors who are seeing patients at the clinic and doctors driving around the region [...]
This morning, having a quick cup of coffee and cake brought by an older patient, standing with my colleagues and the nurses, no time to sit down. They were teasing me laughing loudly saying that it was surprising that we had happy patients who wanted to bring cakes. We often tease each other. The next [...]
Worldwide research confirms what ancient medicine men (and women) have claimed over the ages Vinegar is a miracle remedy for people that want to live a long, healthy and happy life! In ancient times it was recommended to take a daily doses of apple vinegar, to control appetite and increase good health. The feared Samurai [...]
Garlic is known universally as the stinking rose, the term reportedly going back to Greek and Roman times.
I started with Pilates lessons and it really works! For so many years I have been saying that I should get into shape, or rather BACK in to shape. I am 32 and the past 4 years I have been so busy with our twins that there was no time for sports or hobbies. So [...]
