Mental health

If you knew you could do just five simple things a day to stay sane — would you? Scientists in the UK have found that simple social and personal activities like gardening or fixing things around the house can improve mental health just as much as eating a healthy diet of fresh fruit and vegetables […]

The pursuit of happiness is a lifelong goal for most of us. No matter who you are or what you do, one thing we have in common is the want — and need — to be happy. And the great news is that, according to psychologist and founder of the Happiness Institute in Sydney, Dr […]

In the minds of many, the act of hypnosis is exactly that: a theatrical act, where people are led up onto a stage and hypnotised into clucking like a chicken or mooing like a cow. But the reality is that hypnotherapy is a vital medical tool, used daily to help thousands of Australians overcome all […]

Practicing clinical psychologist Maria Gardiner clearly recalls the time a female client came to her Adelaide clinic for help… “She was the deputy director of a medical unit — and was actually doing the work of the director at the time,” Maria explains. “But when she was formally offered the position, with its title and […]

There’s a lot of information about the physical problems that can cause infertility. But did you know that your emotions are another factor that can contribute to conception difficulties? “I experienced some intense emotions and fears when I was trying to conceive,” says Michaela Ryan, author of newly released book Trying to Conceive. “After a […]

When women get together there’s a tendency to whinge about other people. It can get a bit draining after awhile. So if you’d like to shake things up in your circle of gal pals, here are some ideas. “So is there anything you can do to turn this situation around?” “Is this something you genuinely […]

Fish oil – specifically the omega-3 fatty acids EPA and DHA that it contains – reduces the risk of coronary heart disease and sudden heart attack by lowering triglyceride levels and the growth rate of arterial plaque. It significantly decreases tender joints and morning stiffness in arthritis patients and reduces the risk of age-related macular […]