Coronavirus: how to access the medicines you and your family need

Panic buying of toilet paper, no meat or soap on supermarket shelves, and now an apparent run on medicines such as asthma puffers and children’s paracetamol. The COVID-19 pandemic is affecting us in ways we’ve never had to deal with before. So Australia has announced measures to help people access their medicines. These include limiting […]

How to boost your immune system to help fight off coronavirus

How to boost your immune system against coronavirus: DR JENNA MACCIOCHI reveals her top-tips for fighting off the killer disease Organic produce has a much more diverse bacteria population that can help  Sunshine is also good for immunity and can significantly improve your health A bad night’s sleep can be terrible for the immune system […]

Is worry about COVID-19 disrupting your life?

The World Health Organization has declared the COVID-19 outbreak to be a pandemic. The constant flow of news from all types of media may heighten fears about the disease. People need facts to protect themselves from contacting the infection, but information overload can spur excessive worry. Dr. Sheila Jowsey-Gregoire, a Mayo Clinic psychiatrist, says anxiety […]

Is pain in your body or mind? How the answer can help guide your treatment

People often use the phrase “mind over matter” to describe situations where aches and pains in the body are overridden using the mind. A gardener comes in from gardening and is surprised to discover a nasty cut on her hand, something she wasn’t aware of while focused on her plants. Or a soldier in Afghanistan […]

How to trim the hair on your balls – safely

When it comes to your ‘down there hair’ – tidiness is key. Neat, trimmed pubic hair can be more attractive for your partner during sex, it can make you feel more confident if you’re wearing tight or short clothing, and you might just feel a bit more groomed and hygienic. Of course, there is also […]

How to Dispel Your Child’s Fears About the New Coronavirus

FRIDAY, Feb. 14, 2020 — With stories about the new coronavirus outbreak flooding the media, it’s easy to get scared. And if you’re scared, your kids might be, too — but they don’t have to be. Honesty and directness are key when talking to your child about this new virus, said Diane Bales, associate professor […]

Brush your teeth to prevent STROKE, study says

Brush your teeth every day to prevent STROKE: Adults with gum disease ‘are twice as likely to get killer blood blockages in the brain’ Adults with gum disease, which can be prevented by brushing your teeth, are at higher risk of stroke, research has warned.  Researchers found healthy people with gum disease were twice as […]

Childhood trauma changes your brain, but it doesn’t have to be permanent

In the early 1990s, more than 100,000 children in Romania were living in overcrowded, under-funded orphanages. They suffered from severe neglect, having little interaction with caretakers. This lack of nurturing altered the structure and function of their brains. These children developed a host of behavioral and emotional problems that many of them are still coping […]

The new male birth control gel you rub on your shoulder

The new male birth control gel you rub on your shoulder: Two British couples taking part in pioneering tests say it works AND boosts their sex lives WORLD EXCLUSIVE: The remarkable new treatment is hormone-based clear gel Experts claim few if any noticeable side effects, and say it’s 99 per cent effective John Vandesquille, 30, from […]