Caring For Your Health

Do you tend to ruminate on the negative events of your past or the fears of tomorrow? Many of us do. When we allow this pattern to continue, however, daily stresses and traumas have a way of building themselves up in our psyches, and even in our bodies, causing chronic...

Maximise your chances of ageing well. 

How did I get to be an expert on ageing? Well, like all of us, I’m ageing myself, but I’m also the daughter of a 90-something-year-old mother and I’ve worked with older people for most of my 35-year career. For the past 15 years,...

From playing a tune to hanging out with a pet, a time-out can help you banish the buzz of anxiety. 

1. Play an instrument

Listening to music reduces the stress hormone cortisol in the body andlowers blood pressure. But creating your own is even more beneficial, a study...

What do fish heads, orange peel and grape skins all have in common? They’re rich in vitamins and minerals but often end up in the bin. Fiona Baker looks at a new project that aims to convert garbage into health-giving gold.

One company’s food waste could be transformed...

Iron is a very important mineral, and can be found in many foods that you might not expect. 

It is estimated that in Australia, up to five per cent of the population hasiron deficiency or anaemia. Iron is a mineral required to transport oxygen through the blood and is...