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...
Today Show – Exercise In Pregnancy

Today Show – Exercise In Pregnancy

It is OK and indeed healthy to exercise while you are pregnant. Here are some simple guidelines [youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iSKt-ezrQs8&list=UU_a-tB5cm3Z7WrRSNtYB6jA[/youtube]

Today Show – Addictions

There are major  differences between true addictions and bad habits. [youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rxE64QcxBHA&list=UU_a-tB5cm3Z7WrRSNtYB6jA[/youtube]

Today Show – The Great Outdoors

Getting outside for some fresh air and sunshine is great for our mental and physical health. [youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hfmmEQ9PlPs&list=UU_a-tB5cm3Z7WrRSNtYB6jA[/youtube]

Decoding Diets

Decoding Diets

There is so much talk about what we should eat. It gets really confusing. The keys are portion control and food selection. This infographic explains the background and rationale of five common diets. by Ghergich.

Today Show – Bacteria And Antibiotics

The body has more bacterial cells than human cells. Antibiotics can do as much harm as good if not used carefully. [youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d1VNdixnyMo&list=UU_a-tB5cm3Z7WrRSNtYB6jA[/youtube]

De-Clutter Your Life

De-Clutter Your Life

They say that time goes faster as you get older. That may be telling me something as we close in on Christmas and the end of the year. I remember being at school and the holidays always seemed an eternity away. Yet today even school children talk about the term going...

It’s A Mad World

It’s A Mad World

Two years ago I wrote about the case of a family, which had to take down a tree house due to the stupidity and intransigence of government. It had breached some guideline of some description. Despite governments running ads extolling children to be active, it appears...