Don’t look far for happiness Happiness doesn’t have to be about the intensity of a positive experience – it can about the frequency of positive experiences instead. In order to feel like we’re having lots of happy moments, we need to be constantly on the look out for them. Keeping a gratitude journal can really help…
Nutrition profile of soy Soybeans are members of the pea (legume) family of vegetables. Eating soybean-based foods may reduce the risk of a range of health problems, including coronary heart disease. More research is needed, but the evidence so far suggests that it is wise to include whole soy (or soya) foods in your daily…
Improve your posture with these tips Are any or all of these tips relevant to you? It’s amazing how daily life can have such a huge impact on our posture. I believe that with a focused approach you can improve your posture, one day at a time. It’s worth reminding yourself to think about posture…
What is positive thinking Positive thinking doesn’t mean that you live in a world of rainbows and unicorns, where you ignore life’s less pleasant situations. Positive thinking means that you respond to uncomfortable or unpleasant situations in a more positive and optimistic way. Our mind is our greatest tool and ally or opponent when it…
Take Control of Your Body Size Many people find that their body size is usually pretty steady, but a long vacation, a period of intense exercise or a major life event can sometimes result in weight loss or gain. When this happens, it can lead you to feel out of control. In fact, my body size…
Ear infections The ear is made up of three parts. The outer ear includes the part you can see and the canal that leads to the eardrum. The middle ear is separated from the outer ear by the eardrum and contains tiny bones that amplify sound. The inner ear is where sounds are translated to…
Health checks for men When you have a health check, your doctor will talk to you about your medical history, your family’s history of disease and your lifestyle. Your diet, weight, how much you exercise and whether or not you smoke will also be discussed. If you have high-risk factors, such as a family history…
How bacteria and viruses enter the body Bacteria can be beneficial – for instance, gut bacteria help us to digest food – but some are responsible for a range of infections. These disease-causing varieties are called pathogenic bacteria. Many bacterial infections can be treated successfully with appropriate antibiotics, although antibiotic-resistant strains are beginning to emerge….
Working out together has numerous benefits Relationships take work, especially when you both have your own and work commitments to tend to. However, when you find the right balance of quality time together, a good relationship can positively impact your overall sense of well-being and improve your self-confidence. Working out with someone can be a…
Why kiwifruit is good to eat The fuzzy-skinned kiwifruit has a sweetish-tart flavour and is a great source of dietary fibre and vitamin C. Varieties include the brown-skinned fruit that are at their peak in Victoria from March to June and the golden-skinned kiwifruit that are at their best between June and September Kiwifruit is an…
