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...
Why Is Doping Sometimes OK?

Why Is Doping Sometimes OK?

Double standards apply to different fields of human endeavor. In sports the use of performance enhancing drugs is forbidden. With academic performance we are not fussed at all.

Olympians Win And Children Lose

Olympians Win And Children Lose

The stupidity of governments knows no bounds.One level of government spends thousands of taxpayer dollars congratulating itself on athletes going to the Olympics whilst at the same time another stops children playing outside.

The Lesson of The Red Dog

The Lesson of The Red Dog

In the 1970’s a community existed that rallied around a dog. Today there is no community to do that in many mining areas. As humans we need good relationships as part of good health.

It’s Flu Season – Bring Out Your Dead

It’s Flu Season – Bring Out Your Dead

It has come a bit later than usual this year but this week finally the terror descended. This winter we are bracing for a “killer” flu. One can picture the scene from Monty Python and the Holy Grail where Eric Idle is calling “Bring out yer dead”.

Do I Really Need A Pill?

Do I Really Need A Pill?

Collectively doctors have become too eager to prescribe medications and patients too eager to take them.Change needs to occur at multiple levels. For the individual patient the question is do I really need a tablet?

Restoring Values In Life

Restoring Values In Life

It is time individuals were again held responsible for their actions and not allowed to hide behind medical or other excuses.