Total Failure

A quotation commonly attributed to Albert Einstein defines insanity as repeating the same thing multiple times while expecting a different outcome. Milton Friedman observed that, every so often, we should examine the results of policies, regardless of the good...

Outcome vs Intention

There is a great quote by the late economist Milton Freriedman. In fact, quite a lot of good quotes from him. I think the man was a um, a genius. But that's beside the point. One of the great mistakes is to judge policies and programs by their intentions rather than...

Money Talks

A wise senior colleague told me in the 1990s, when I was involved in some medical committees, “Never stand between your colleagues and a barrel of money.” Maybe that’s a little harsh. I think Paul Keating, when he was Prime Minister, made similar observations about...

Give Nurses Some Credit

Nursing involves human interaction which can not be second guessed by faceless bureaucrats in health departments

Your 5 Quick No-Fail Action Steps to Exercise Success – The SMART Program

Most of us start an exercise program and soon give-up. Why? If I told you there was a blueprint, a map, that told you everything you must do in order to be successful in your exercise endeavors, would you want to learn about it? The program I’ve created is called the S.M.A.R.T Program. These five actions will literally create fitness success in your life.

Is The Flu Shot Actually Useful ?

Each year there is a push for people to be vaccinated against the flu.Last year there were major complications in children. Yet we do not really know if the flu shot is of any use to the vast majority of people.

Pilates Body And Mind

Pilates is great for the health of mind and body. Learn more about Pilates from an expert in the field.

Watch Out For Environmental Oestrogens

There are a number of reasons why average breast size is increasing one of which is increased exposure to oestrogen. The presence of oestogens in the environment is widespread and can be hidden.