Preventative Health

Reducing stress
Children's health 21 Dec 2009

Reducing stress

Stress is a common condition that can have serious adverse effects on an individual's quality of life and health. It occurs when an individual feels…
New Year’s resolution: Getting enough sleep
Children's health 18 Dec 2009

New Year’s resolution: Getting enough sleep

Many people underestimate the importance of achieving enough rest and sleep. Sleep restores our daytime functioning, consolidates our memories from the day and saves the…
Avoiding stress over the festive season
Children's health 17 Dec 2009

Avoiding stress over the festive season

The festive season is a time when many people are busy enjoying time with friends and family, however it can also be a stressful time…
Sleep and Rest over the Festive Season
Men's Health 17 Dec 2009

Sleep and Rest over the Festive Season

Many people will find themselves burnt out after the festive season instead of refreshed and ready for another working year. Use the time to revitalise…
More exercise: Your New Year’s resolution!
Children's health 15 Dec 2009

More exercise: Your New Year’s resolution!

A common New Year's Resolution is to start an exercise regime or to enhance a regime already maintained.
Exercise During the Festive Season
Children's health 15 Dec 2009

Exercise During the Festive Season

Maintaining exercise or physical activity over the festive period is important for combating weight gain from overindulgence and minimising stress and the risk of cardiac…
New Year’s resolution: Quit smoking
Cancer 14 Dec 2009

New Year’s resolution: Quit smoking

Even though smoking carries serious health risks, a significant proportion of the population continues to smoke. Many smokers attempt to quit at some stage, and…
Exercise for brain health
Children's Health 07 Dec 2009

Exercise for brain health

Physical activity has repeatedly been shown to influence psychology and neurology. Exercise significantly improves cognition (thinking), decreases stress and anxiety, improves self-esteem and decreases depression.
Tips for Dealing with Erectile Dysfunction
Men's Health 07 Dec 2009

Tips for Dealing with Erectile Dysfunction

Erectile dysfunction is extremely common, particularly for men with heart disease, diabetes or who have been treated for prostate cancer. It affects relationships and self…