There is a quote from Plato, which says “The part can never be well unless the whole is well”. I suspect in the days of Plato time seemed to move more slowly than today. When seven year olds tell you that the year has gone quickly you know that time is speeding up....
It’s no secret that most people find it embarrassing to talk about sex, and although many of us will experience sexual issues in our lifetime, the data indicates that only around 25% of people who suffer from such issues actually seek treatment. Sex therapist Dr....
Fairly quietly the effectiveness of this year’s flu vaccine in different ages groups has been released. Previously, Australis’s chief medical officer Professor Brendan Murphy, said this season’s vaccine, selected by the WHO, gave “moderate to good”...
Daily life can be stressful, busy, and at the very least, distracted, so the first thing that goes by the wayside is following through on our weight loss and health – despite our best intentions. However, it’s not an all or nothing case as taking smart action steps...
Since the introduction of compulsory bike helmets in Australia, bike riding has declined. There has been a growing view that the net public health effect has been negative as whilst there have been a few less head injuries (there were not many to start with) the...
With the decline in smoking rates (particularly in countries which allow use of e-cigarettes) alcohol has become the whipping boy. Let us be clear on the outset. Excessive consumption of alcohol causes major problems not just for the individual but often for those...