Health

Your home might look stunning, but have you considered what’s lurking beneath the surface? Most interiors are designed for aesthetics and functionality. But what about health? The materials you choose today will impact your health for years to come. It’s well documented that poor indoor air quality can have devastating effects on your health, from […]

Once upon a time in lands that were uncultivated, raw and unadulterated by humans and their machines, the soil was rich in nutrients and we obtained all the vitamins and minerals we needed from the natural vegetation that abounded in these vast swathes of land, and by hunting down and eating the animals also nourished […]

AcuEnergetics received widespread attention in the media when founder Kevin Niv Farrow treated the captain of the NSW State of Origin team Boyd Cordner for a calf injury. Since then, the unique treatment modality has continued to capture the attention of other high-profile sports stars. West Tigers and New Zealand rugby league favourite Benji Marshall […]

Australia is the only developed country with no mandatory domestic standard governing the word organic on a label. Uncertified products can legally use the word “organic” even where organic content is very low, provided the claim is not misleading under Australian Consumer Law. For health-conscious Australians paying a premium in good faith, that is not […]

An updated Cochrane review suggests that regular exercise can reduce symptoms of depression about as effectively as psychological therapy. Led by researchers at the University of Lancashire, the analysis reviewed 73 randomised controlled trials involving nearly 5000 adults with depression. Compared with no treatment, exercise produced moderate improvements in depressive symptoms. When measured against psychological […]

Traditionally grown for culinary purposes, Tarragon is a valued herb in the kitchen. It also has a multitude of health and medicinal benefits. Tarragon is commonly used to flavour vinegar, pickles, mustard, mayonnaise and even honey.

Learn how to barbecue safely with tips on marinades, lean meats, fish, plant options, and reducing harmful chemicals.

Even well intentioned health choices can sometimes contribute to unexpected problems.

Creatine is a multitalented wonder potion we all need to protect us against the ravages of ageing.

Explore the history, medicinal benefits, risks, and legal status of medicinal cannabis. Unpacking weed’s role in health, culture, and science.

Indoor air is an under-recognised avenue for exposure to potentially harmful pollutants. Fortunately, there are many actions you can take to minimise the health risks they pose.

Certain risks in women’s health such as breast cancer or heart disease have your attention, but has thrombosis? It affects thousands of Australian women each year during pregnancy, postpartum, menopause or while on the pill and can be a deadly, silent threat. Here we unpack the risks, the subtle symptoms and the conversations to be had now, not later.