Health Check: why do my muscles ache the day after exercise?
It’s normal to experience muscle pain after exercising if it’s been a…
Health Check: ‘food comas’, or why eating sometimes makes you sleepy
We’ve all done it, enjoyed a delicious meal only to nod off…
Health Check: is your sleep app keeping you up at night?
Sleep is as important to health as diet and exercise and, thanks…
Health Check: is it OK to chew or crush your medicine?
Some people are incapable of swallowing tablets because of physical reasons, such…
Health Check: seven nutrients important for mental health – and where to find them
Dietary nutrients are critical for brain structure and function, so they have…
What are the options for treating hay fever?
If you’re one of the 15% of Australians who experience hay fever,…
Health Check: what should you do if you’re bitten by a spider?
This article is about spider bites in Australia, but doesn’t constitute medical…
Health Check: how does household mould affect your health?
Exposure to harmful agents inside the home can have profound effects on…
Do wrist bands work to repel mozzies?
Mosquito repellent lotions, sprays and creams are a sure-fire and safeway to…