As many as 3.7 million households in Australia have been affected food insecurity this year – many of them for the first time. Four in five of these households say the rising cost of living is the reason, as rising interest rates and a host of other costs force them to make undesirable compromises – […]
Journaling is definitely one of the most effective habits for personal development. It is one such activity that has profound benefits. It not only affects your writing and thinking skills but also helps you maintain good mental health standards. In the era where digitalization has taken over and the norm of expressing a single thought […]
Data just posted online shows a worrying enhance in cases of infectious syphilis among Australian women aged 15-44 (known as ‘childbearing age’) and a subsequent enhance in transmission from pregnant mother to child. This is called congenital syphilis. Congenital syphilis is easily prevented by timely testing and treatment of syphilis during pregnancy. Untreated congenital syphilis […]
Given the climate in most of Canada, icy, humid or snowy conditions are inevitable for many months of the year. And whether we like it or not, weather and seasonality are a barrier to Canadian children being physically vigorous. We need to find ways to lend a hand kids (and parents and educators) enjoy the […]
Melbourne is emerging from lockdown again, but fitness fans may be wondering: why do gyms remain closed for another week while food and drink venues are allowed to open? It’s true that in most lockdowns around the world, gyms have often been among the last places to reopen. From an infection control perspective, the rationale […]
Older people, especially those over 65, have five times greater risk of hospitalization AND 90 times greater risk of death due to COVID-19 compared to younger adults. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 78% of the more than 114,000 deaths related to COVID-19 between May and August 2020 occurred. they were […]
You’re no longer in your 20s or 30s, and you know that regular health check-ups are vital. So you go to your GP. During your visit, they’ll measure your waist. They might also check your weight. They look concerned and recommend some lifestyle changes. GPs and healthcare professionals commonly measure waist circumference as an vital […]
Electric cars are more costly to buy than petrol cars and can depreciate faster. Even for those who want a zero-emission car, it’s reasonable to consider whether it makes sense to buy one now. The answer may be yes, but there are many factors to consider, many of which depend on your driving habits and […]
Q: I wear hairstyles like box braids, cornrows, and sleek ponytails, but sometimes they give me a headache. Why does this happen? Should I be worried? How you wear your hair is often about more than just looking and feeling good. For some people, their hair is a form of self-expression that makes a little […]
Google and Facebook have threatened to restrict or remove news services for Australian users in response to the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission’s draft news media bargaining code. This week on Facebook announced If the code comes into effect, the company will no longer allow publishers and users to share local and international news on […]