Children's health
17 Oct 2010
Gaming and Childhood Development
In recent years, there has been an explosion in the number of games, both console games and online games. The effects of these gaming activities…
Children's health
12 Oct 2010
Toilet Training
Going to the bathroom is something we all do every day. At some point, though, we need to learn about it. Dr Joe Kosterich talks…
Children's health
28 Sep 2010
Television and Childhood
In an increasingly screen-based society, the potential harmful effects of television on lifestyle and behaviour in infants and children of all ages need to be carefully…
Exercise
16 Jul 2010
Exercises To Do and Avoid During Pregnancy
Exercise during pregnancy is well recognised as being both a safe and beneficial practice for mother and foetus with recommendations that pregnant women, considered to…
Children's health
11 Jul 2010
Benefits and Risks of Exercise During Pregnancy
All women who exercise while pregnant should seek advice from their doctor to ensure they are not over doing it or engaging in specific activities…
General
06 Jul 2010
Caffeine Consumption in Adults
Research shows that most adults can consume up to 400mg of caffeine per day, without negatively affecting their health. In Australia, it is recommended that…
Diseases
02 Jul 2010
Primary insomnia (idiopathic insomnia)
Primary insomnia refers to sleep difficulties that affect daytime functioning and are not associated with any other medical condition or substance use.
Exercise
26 Jun 2010
Exercise Before Pregnancy
Exercise during pregnancy is usually safe and beneficial for both the mother and baby and this positive effect is even more pronounced in women who…
Children's health
20 Apr 2010
Parenting, the social environment and its effects on child development
A person's social environment, including the social relationships they make within it, can have a profound impact on their quality of parenting, which in turn…
