Symptoms
15 Feb 2012
Skin changes of menopause
Menopause is a time of significant changes to skin. While skin is linked with beauty, it is not all about looks - it has many…
Symptoms
11 Feb 2012
Sleep disturbances in menopause
Women are more likely to experience sleep disturbances in the menopausal period than at other times of life. Poor quality sleep is a common complaint…
Children's health
07 Feb 2012
Toilet Training (Potty Training)
Toilet training is an important developmental milestone and can be a challenging step for both parents and toddlers.
Children's health
11 Jan 2012
Alarm for bed wetting
There are several options available for treatment of bedwetting. The use of a bed wetting alarm is generally the first step for families who are…
Children's health
08 Jan 2012
Alcohol Consumption: Long-Term Health Consequences
While the effect of alcohol on some health outcomes is fairly straightforward there is still much more research that needs to be done to determine…
Children's health
07 Jan 2012
Alcohol consumption: Short-term health consequences
As the amount of alcohol consumed in a single sitting is increased, the BAC increases proportionately. Once the BAC has surpassed 0.05%, inhibitions are reduced…
Chronic Pain
30 Dec 2011
Chronic daily headache (incorporating chronic migraine and medication overuse headache)
Chronic daily headache is a syndrome of daily headaches including two distinct diagnoses: chronic migraine and medication overuse headache.
Fitness
22 Dec 2011
The truth about diets: Detox, cleansing and fad diets versus healthy balanced nutrition
Many Australians want to lose weight and can improve their health by doing so. They are often tempted to try a fad diet, which promises…
Exercise
20 Dec 2011
Beating stress and depression in the festive season
The festive season is a time of celebration, but for many Australians the festivities also mean extra pressures, like buying gifts, attending many social gatherings,…
