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How shift work affects your health
Around 15-16 per cent of Australian workers report being shift workers. [See Nicole’s story about being a shift-working registered nurse at the end of this blog]Shift workers can refer to people that ...
Do multivitamins make you healthier, or are they just a feel-good waste of money?
Many people take a daily multivitamin believing it is helping them stay healthy.But is it?Let’s find out.The vitaminsThere are 13 essential vitamins your body needs for normal, healthy functioning.The...
5 ways to prevent digital eye strain
It’s more likely than not you’re reading this on a screen.If you’ve been looking at a computer screen or your smart phone for a long period of time, when was the last time you looked away?It’s no surp...
Heart-Healthy Foods: Shopping List
When it comes to your heart, what you eat matters. Follow these tips for heart-healthy eating:Eat less saturated fat. Cut back on fatty meats and high-fat dairy products. Limit foods like pizza, burge...
How to cut down on sugar in your diet
Added sugars, such as table sugar, honey and syrups, should not make up more than 5% of the energy you get from food and drink each day. That's about 30g a day for anyone aged 11 and older.Sugar's man...
Fitness advice for wheelchair users
As a wheelchair user, getting active will bring you important health benefits and can help you manage daily life, too.Regular aerobic exercise – the kind that raises your heart rate and causes you to ...
Why we should sit less
There is increasing evidence that, unless you are a wheelchair user, sitting down too much can be a risk to your healthTo reduce our risk of ill health from inactivity, we are advised to exercise regu...
5 Ways to Get Yourself to Eat More Veggies
Most doctors and health professionals will agree: there are no foods that are healthier than vegetables. Trouble is, most people find that eating vegetables on a daily basis is challenging. Think back...
Why Teach Kids About Hearing Loss Caused by Noise?
Preteens are at an important stage in their lives. They are starting to make some of their own choices. At the same time, they are still listening to you. That’s why this is a great time to teach them...
11 Easy Ways to Eat Healthier on a Tight Budget
Eating in a way that supports good health doesn’t have to be expensive. In fact, healthy food is often less expensive than unhealthy food. Even if you’re on a budget, you can still follow an extremely...
Handling Flour Safely: What You Need to Know
Learn safety tips to protect you and your family when preparing foods that contain flour.Flour is a raw food. It may not look like a raw food, but it usually is, just like fresh tomatoes or carrots. T...
Kids and Their Bones
Osteoporosis is a bone disease that develops when bone mineral density and bone mass decreases, or when the quality or structure of bone changes. This can lead to a decrease in bone strength that can ...
What To Know If Your Child Wants Contact Lenses
These days, eyeglasses can look pretty cool. Still, the day may come when your child asks you for contact lenses.There are pros to consider — and cons.The U.S. Food and Drug Administration regulates c...
Eating Too Much Salt? Ways to Cut Back...Gradually
Did you know that “salt” and “sodium” are not the same thing, even though they’re often used interchangeably? Sodium, a mineral, is one of the elements found in salt. Salt is where most of your sodium...
Mixing Medications and Dietary Supplements Can Endanger Your Health
When you take prescription or over-the-counter (OTC) medications, do you also take a vitamin, mineral, or other dietary supplement? Have you considered whether there is any danger in mixing medication...
Should You Put Sunscreen on Infants? Not Usually
When you go outdoors with your infant, whether for a quick stroll in the park or a day at the beach, it’s important to keep your little one out of the sun. But should you put sunscreen on your baby to...

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