Signs your loved one will benefit from living in an aged care home

10 August

Caring for someone in an aged care home can be a challenging and emotional experience, but it’s important to remember that you still have an essential role to play in supporting your loved one’s care. Here are some key points to consider to help...[Read More]

Rethinking Wealth: Beyond Money – The Evolving Concept of Prosperity

3 August

In today’s society, the notion of wealth extends beyond financial resources. As individuals seek a more balanced and fulfilling life, the concept of wealth has evolved to encompass various factors such as education, healthcare, job satisfaction,...[Read More]

The Impact of Regular Exercise on Your Mental Well-Being

29 June

Health and fitness go beyond physical well-being; they also play a significant role in maintaining mental and emotional health. Among the various wellness strategies, regular exercise has been proven to have a profound impact on mental...[Read More]

Wellbeing — What It Is and How to Achieve It

11 May

When people come across the term wellbeing, they usually associate it with physical health. However, wellbeing also encompasses other aspects of a person, namely their mental, social and spiritual health. The reason wellbeing is so important is that...[Read More]

Researchers find new clues on potential cause of OCD

19 April

Researchers are a step closer to solving one of the great mysteries of the human brain and identifying what causes the obsessive-compulsive disorder. The discovery could be a vital clue to develop targeted and effective treatments for a debilitating...[Read More]

Know the benefits and uses of the Commonwealth Seniors Health Card

30 March

The Commonwealth Seniors Health Card (CSHC) is a government-funded program in Australia that provides eligible seniors with access to a range of healthcare services and concessions.  The program is designed to assist seniors in managing the costs...[Read More]

All adults to be offered fresh COVID-19 booster

8 February

Australia’s COVID-19 vaccination rollout is shifting towards a flu-style program, with all adults who haven’t had the virus or a booster in the last six months eligible for another dose. Health Minister Mark Butler said the government accepted...[Read More]

Helping others can help you

4 January

It’s common knowledge that showing kindness or compassion is good. However, are you aware that being helpful also benefits your mental health? In this post, we’ll examine some key advantages of showing kindness to others. 1. It improves one’s...[Read More]

Top 10 New Year’s Resolutions (and how to help make them come true)

29 December

Whether New Year’s resolutions involve losing weight, eating healthier, exercising more, paying off debt, reducing time spent on social media, travelling or something else. Making New Year’s resolutions is fantastic, but it means nothing until...[Read More]

The Importance of Taking a Break During the Festive Season

21 December

There are countless countdowns everywhere, whether it’s for Christmas or the new year, and yet, when the festive season happens, it always comes as a bit of a surprise. Some people experience a touch of panic and get lost in the holiday rush....[Read More]

Nasal vaccines could ‘change’ pandemic

16 November

A nasally delivered COVID-19 vaccine developed in Australia is promising much better protection against the virus. Testing of the new nasal spray vaccine resulted in zero COVID transmission among mice, researchers from Sydney University and the...[Read More]

Aust life expectancy up despite COVID

9 November

Australians are living longer despite the COVID-19 pandemic, which caused life expectancy to drop in many of the world’s richest nations. Australian Bureau of Statistics figures released on Tuesday showed a girl born in 2021 could expect to live...[Read More]

Workers need right to switch off: report

19 October

Employees should have the right to “disconnect” from work and not be contacted by bosses after knock-off time, a parliamentary committee recommends. The Senate committee on work and care released its interim report on Tuesday, which...[Read More]

Living costs more stressful than pandemic

12 October

Cost of living pressures have overtaken the pandemic as Australians’ greatest source of worry, according to a survey released on World Mental Health Day. Mental health charity Beyond Blue surveyed 1500 people and found inflation, rising...[Read More]

Serious fear: Have you got nomophobia?

14 September

Many people feel a little anxious if they forget their phone but some suffer from nomophobia – “no mobile phone phobia” – a serious fear of being disconnected. Macquarie University psychologist Wayne Warburton says...[Read More]