September 25, 2023
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Lifestyle

World Environment Day: 5 habits that are good for you and the planet

If you¡¯re keen to do your bit for the environment, make a genuine difference with these lifestyle tweaks that will deliver a health kick for you, too. It¡¯s official: living an eco-friendly lifestyle is good for you. When researchers in the US put the theory to the test by examining how 39 eco-friendly behaviours affected […]

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Bed bugs: Insects, germs hiding in your sheets and how to clean them

Even sleeping spaces that appear clean may have bed bugs and other nasties hiding beneath the covers that can impact your sleep and health. Roughly a third of our life is spent in bed, but rarely do we consider that something else might be in between the sheets with us. So, which nasty surprises might […]

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Laura Geitz: How retired Australian netballer keeps fit and healthy

Laura Geitz knows how to look after her body, having worn the green and gold and representing her country, yet motherhood has shifted the goal posts.

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Kids¡¯ activities: Why types of play are best for child development?

Child¡¯s play is a vital part of growing up, and essential for learning and developing life skills. But some forms of play are more valuable than others. Hearing children at play is music to most ears, but research shows games are more than fun. In fact, a growing body of evidence is finding play is […]

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Luke Hines Christmas food ideas: Tips for healthy, stress-free meal

Forget traditional ham or roast – load up your table with these delicious, fresh and healthy food ideas from Luke Hines this Christmas. It¡¯s been a tough year, and the last thing anyone needs is a stress frenzy this Christmas. House of Wellness foodie favourite Luke Hines dishes up his top tips to keep the […]

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Back to school 2021: How and when to get kids back into daily routine

After a long summer break, when is the right time to start preparing children for their return to school? And how can you ease them back into a routine? The first weeks of school holidays seem endless. The realities of returning to the classroom, juggling homework, packing lunches and having to go to bed at […]

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Students stress: 6 ways to manage anxiety and pressure of school exams

This year has been hard on young people, especially students. As the year draws to a close and exams loom, these tactics can help them stay positive. When students across the country began the 2020 school year, none could have imagined the upheaval that lay ahead. The COVID-19 pandemic has turned school routine upside down […]

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New Year¡¯s resolutions ideas: How to make best achievable goals

Before you launch into a hard-core fitness regimen or promise to give up junk food forever, consider this expert advice to make resolutions that will last. Most of us have the best intentions when we make New Year¡¯s resolutions, but the success rate for many is less than stellar. In fact, it is estimated that […]

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Anxiety, allergies, ADHD, autism: How childhood illnesses are changing

Are common coughs and colds giving way to more serious medical issues in kids? Experts reveal what they are seeing. When naturopath Fin Mackenzie started her practice more than 15 years ago, most children presented with illnesses that were ¡°garden variety¡± for their time. ¡°Often parents would bring their children presenting with ear infection, persistent […]

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Shameless podcast: Michelle Andrews, Zara McDonald on finding courage

In their early 20s, Michelle Andrews and Zara McDonald quit stable jobs to launch a podcast. It was a massive leap of faith ¨C but it¡¯s paying off big time. Journalists Michelle and Zara, both 26, never anticipated their pop culture podcast, Shameless, would become the media institution it is today. In 2017, the best […]

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