Move the Blues Away

 Exercise for mental health. I think this is something we have touched on previously in the podcast, but it is an issue that's worth revisiting, and in particular, some interesting new data is out. Now, you probably won't have seen this in the mainstream media because...

Movement is medicine

Chores are good for us. I can hear you all screaming already. Household chores typically aren't the most popular activity that people do through the course of the week. And I get it. It's not what you do for fun, but it keeps your house in order. And that can include...

Outcomes Matter More Than Intentions

In sport, you can tell how you or in a team sport, your team is traveling by the scoreboard. It's not to say that winning is everything, and you can certainly enjoy playing sport for the enjoyment of playing sport. That's a good thing. But if you want to know whether...

Dealing With Stress

It is easy to see small problems as big.We need to look at the bigger picture an also take responsibility for how re respond.

Politics Or Entertainment

In a controlled election campaign notable for spin,there has been one character who has provided both entertainment and food for thought,

Australian Election – Leadership Has Gone AWOL

Fifty years ago John F. Kennedy asked people to consider what they could for their country.Today politicians pretend that government can solve all your problems for you. Leadership is a thing of the past it seems.

Who Really Profits From Disease?

There is much hand wringing in health and much criticism of those who “profit” from poor health.The question is who really profits?

Inventing Disease

The capacity of researchers to “invent” disease is amazing. Whilst this tale of “texting” disease is hilarious there is a chance that it could actually be taken seriously

Happy Fourth Of July

Wherever one may be in the world, people know that the Fourth of July is American Independence day. Three years ago I had the pleasure of being in Hawaii on the Fourth of July. This was a family holiday and we were staying in Maui. This gave me the opportunity to see...

Facebook and Bikinis

What does our facebook profile say about us? It is an interesting and revealing world.

Collateral Damage In The War On Cancer

The projected rise in the number of cancer cases and deaths shows that we are not winning the war at present. Screening which is presented as “all good” has a negative side. Those who have needless surgery or other procedures are suffering collateral damage in the war.