Latest motions submitted to parliament Health Commission makes one thing clear: Fresh Zealand’s aged care sector is facing a crisis. This crisis is focused on the funding and staffing of aged care homes (ARCs) and home care and support services. But the government doesn’t have to look far to solve the problem. Australia has changed […]

From doctor’s offices to family gatherings, larger people report being bombarded unsolicited advice about their eating and exercise habits. The underlying message? “They just need to lose weight” to solve almost any health problem. Society’s focus on weight has shaped the way most Australians view health and body weight, which often pushes them towards unhealthy […]

These days, it’s strenuous to spend any time on the internet without being inundated with ads. In Australia alone, online advertising has grown by 9.3% this year, reaching currently worth over AUD 3.7 billion. That’s a lot more pop-ups and promotions in our daily lives — and as data scientists and marketers chase more short-term […]

Kimberly Snyder is a multiple Novel York Times bestselling author, spirituality and meditation teacher, nutritionist, and wellness expert. She is the author of several books, including Radical Beauty, which she co-authored with Deepak Chopra, You Are More Than You Think You Are: Practical Enlightenment for Everyday Life, and the children’s book Chilla Gorilla & Lanky […]

Australia is grappling with an augment in hospital visits among older people. 2015–16 and 2019–20Hospitalizations among people aged 75–84 increased by an average of 3% per year, the largest augment among all age groups. The increasing demand is putting significant pressure on the healthcare system, contributing to impoverished patient flow, longer stays in emergency departments […]

We have already passed the peak of content marketing popularity — at least content marketing in its current form. After thirteen years in content marketing, I think it’s fair to say that most of the content on corporate blogs has been created by people with no first-hand experience in the subject matter. We’ve built a […]

Editor of the Beauty and Health section Hannah Frye is the Beauty & Health Editor at mindbodygreen. She has a BA in Journalism and a minor in Women’s, Gender, and Queer Studies from California Polytechnic State University in San Luis Obispo. Hannah has written for a variety of lifestyle columns, including beauty, women’s health, mental […]

Weight fluctuations and changes in body composition as we grow are a normal part of development. Apart from the first year of life, the teenage years are when the most rapid growth and development occurs. Your doctor will consider your child’s weight as part of a comprehensive assessment, taking into account age, gender, and stage […]

At least three decades of research on intersection substance use in the case of domestic and family violence consistently shows that the frequency, severity and consequences of violence boost when the perpetrator uses alcohol or other drugs. Around 24–54% of domestic and family violence cases reported to the police in Australia are classified as alcohol-related, […]

As any avid gardener will tell you, plants with acute thorns and prickles can make you look like you’re dealing with a rabid cat. Wouldn’t it be nice to completely rid your plants of thorns but still keep the tasty fruit and lovely flowers? I am a geneticist who, together with my colleagues, recently discovered […]