Back to the future

Before we get to what’s making a comeback, this is based on a piece in WA Today, and it does apply to Perth. But I’m pretty sure it’s not unique, and that this may be a trend we might be seeing more of. According to a new report, the average Australian spends roughly...

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...
You May Not Be Drinking Enough Water This Summer

You May Not Be Drinking Enough Water This Summer

Are you feeling a bit unfocused and cranky? Chances are, you may be mildly dehydrated. Research shows that being just a little dehydrated is tied to a range of subtle effects — from mood changes to muddled thinking. Dehydration happens when your body loses more fluids...

MILK – A History Of Bias

MILK – A History Of Bias

The Science behind low-fat, non-fat, and fat-free milk, doesn’t mean health. It means you can be ingesting chemicals and added sugars to cover up the bad taste. Researchers suggest only a few individual side-effects from altered milk fat were found. (discomfort in the...

Put Fun Back Into Christmas

Put Fun Back Into Christmas

If Christmas did not exist it would need to be invented. Perfectly timed at the end of the year, it allows for many people worldwide to celebrate in some way shape or form. This may be the formal religious celebration or simply a catch up with friends and family. It...

Never Enough Time

Never Enough Time

Do you waste time or use it wisely? Are you constantly stressed because you are running out of time?  Is there never enough time for you to do the things you want to do? A matter of perspective We all have the same amount of time (24 hours a day and 7 days a week),...

Hashtag Big Public Health

Hashtag Big Public Health

Those following me on social media may have noticed the hashtag that I have started- #bigpublichealth. Some have asked what does this mean and why have I done it. Good questions. Below is my explanation. We are forever hearing about big tobacco, big food, big pharma,...

7 Reasons Why You’re Gaining Weight

7 Reasons Why You’re Gaining Weight

Overweight?  You are not alone. Over two-thirds of our population is either overweight or obese. Your weight is largely controlled by hormones that influence your appetite and how much fat you store. Wondering why you are packing on the pounds..these seven reasons may...

Smell The Roses

Smell The Roses

When I was a child time seemed to move more slowly. Today when seven year olds tell you that the year is going quickly you know that time is speeding up. Most of us are probably wondering how it can be Christmas in under a month when last Christmas seems like it was...

Top 3 Traits Insecure People Have In Common

Top 3 Traits Insecure People Have In Common

Do your insecurities sabotage your success?  Are you struggling to achieve the personal and professional success you desire? While insecure people share many common traits, I have observed that they have three traits in common, especially when promoting themselves. ...

The French Do It Differently

The French Do It Differently

The French have a reputation, rightly or wrongly, for arrogance. They believe that the French way is best and everyone else should get on board. Sometimes they have a point. Gavin Mortimer wrote an interesting piece in The Spectator comparing rates of childhood...

How You Can Heal From Fibromyalgia

How You Can Heal From Fibromyalgia

Diseases that used to take years to develop from toxic habits in adults are happening to our babies right now. Children from 7 to 10 years of age are being diagnosed with fibromyalgia. (1) You may find this shocking. But, if we check, it’s no surprise to find that...

The Real Ball

The Real Ball

The vaping debate has reached an interesting point. We seem to have moved on from arguing the merits of vaping as being 95% less harmful than smoking. Most of the more recent debates has focussed on funding of charities dedicated to reducing the death and disease toll...