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...

Mornings – Autism Spectrum Disorder

  Research is underway looking at possible new pointers to Autism Spectrum Disorder. Click the link below to watch my segment on Channel 9's Mornings Show. Mornings - Autism Spectrum

Are You In Denial?

Are You In Denial?

We all are in denial in different areas of our life and the consequences once confronted are frightening.

The Diet Secret

The Diet Secret

Not a day goes by without another story about the obesity crisis, usually accompanied by a call for governments to act, or for money to be spent or for more research. The problem with this is that people tend to, understandably, switch off and tend to think that the...

Nine News – Floating

Relaxation is a pillar of health. Floating is a great way to relax. [youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DaVAGVn8pxE&list=UU_a-tB5cm3Z7WrRSNtYB6jA [/youtube]

Tending The Relationship Garden

Tending The Relationship Garden

An unrecognised area of our lives, which has a significant impact on our health, is relationships and this includes our relationship with animals. Some innovative children’s hospitals in the USA are allowing visits by pets. The program known as healing paws almost...

Today Show – “Nervous Habits”

Many of us have  nervous habits. They are harmless in the main and can be changed with awareness and a bit of focus. [youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hdaRTbQU0DE&list=UU_a-tB5cm3Z7WrRSNtYB6jA[/youtube]

Facts Versus Meaningless Figures

Facts Versus Meaningless Figures

According to a survey done on the health of the populace only 15% of people claim to eat two serves of fruit and five of vegetables every day. Only 7% exercise for half an hour everyday. We are “failing” to meet guidelines and this will of course lead to an...