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Study: Australian Women Over 50 are Riskier Drinkers
Mar 22, 2019
Young women drink far more alcohol than their mothers, right? Surprisingly, no. New research shows that for the first time ever, more women in their 50s are exceeding the lifetime risk guidelines for alcohol, compared to women aged 18 to 24. The recent...Sugar, Its Many Disguises & Danger of Excess Sugar
Jan 30, 2019
People are becoming increasingly aware of the implications of too much sugar. There is advertising everywhere, every second food product is clearly labelled and marketed with tags of "no added sugar". But, can consuming too much sugar really have health...Sydney Study Shows Women Unaware of Bowel Cancer Risk
Jan 29, 2019
It's a sobering fact that some cancers get more attention and funding than others. And it's not necessarily the most common cancers that are put in the spotlight. Just look at bowel cancer. It's the second-most common cancer in Australian women. And...Healthy Food Choices Research: You Are What You Eat
Jan 28, 2019
Did you know that who you are has a greater influence on your food choices than where you shop? It's a controversial finding, because a lot of focus in countries like America and Australia, has been on setting up healthy food outlets in "food deserts"...Life Expectancy Rising in Australia
Jan 23, 2019
As part 3 of the Australia Day series here at NaturalTherapyPages.com.au, we have this feature article about a recent study on the life expectancy on different countries all over the world, including of course Australia. You can read her part 1 and...What are the Unhealthiest Parts of Australia?
Jan 22, 2019
NaturalTherapyPages.com.au continues our series for the upcoming Australia Day (Part 3 here). After discussing about the Australian Dietary Guidelines, here we are talking about which parts of Australia is the healthiest and unhealthiest. The Australian...The Australian Dietary Guidelines 2019
Jan 21, 2019
As a lead up to Australia Day coming this weekend, NaturalTherapyPages.com.au thought it will be a cool idea to feature some articles that will discuss the health and wellness of Australians. So as first part of this mini-series (Part 2 & Part 3), here's...How Well Do You Know Your Supermarket Food?
Jan 08, 2019
We put a lot of trust in our supermarkets. But should we? A startling investigation has found that a frighteningly high amount of food imported into Australian supermarkets contains a toxic mix of banned ingredients. A news website recently reported...Happy New Year: World Happiness Report 2018
Jan 01, 2019
Happy New Year! 2018 has been a blast, and hopefully 2019 will also be the same. But the past year has certainly had its ups and downs, and in terms of happiness, how did it do? You'll be chuffed to know that Australia ranks among the world's happiest...Study: Weekend Workout Benefits Same as Regular Exercise
Dec 24, 2018
Are you too busy during the week to workout? Don't worry. You might still be getting the same benefits as someone who spreads their training out across the week. A joint study between the University of Sydney and Loughborough University, published...Report: Youth Mental Illness on the Rise
Dec 12, 2018
Mental illness is on the rise in Australia - and around the world. And, alarmingly, new research shows mental illness rates in young people are rising too. In fact, one in four young Australians will experience a serious mental health problem. Like...Survey: 40% of Australian Women Have Depression or Anxiety
Dec 11, 2018
A startling survey has revealed that 40% of Australian women have depression and anxiety. It found that women aged 18-35 have the highest anxiety scores -and social media could be the culprit. The Jean Hailes Women's Health Survey 2017 questioned more...How Much Do Australians Spend on Health?
Dec 10, 2018
Health is a multi-billion dollar business in Australia. According to a new report, we personally spend $28.6 on hospitals, dentists and medication. And we hand over an extra $21 billion on health insurance. Every year. The latest data, from the Australian...Surviving the Summer Heat: How to Keep Cool in the Summer
Dec 04, 2018
The summer sun is becoming unbearable. Instead of thinking picnics, iced drinks by the beach and pool parties, you may be thinking overheating, air conditioner and lots of ice blocks. The heat of summer will often make it impossible to sit comfortably...Can a gluten free diet be unhealthy?
Nov 23, 2018
A new study proposes that a gluten-free diet could be unhealthy for people who don't have coeliac disease, exposing them to harmful by-products like mercury and arsenic. Coeliac (pronounces seel-ee-ak) disease affects 1 in 70 people in Australia. If...Is Australia doing enough to tackle obesity?
Nov 22, 2018
The stereotypical Australian is a sun-loving, beach-running, buff bod larrikin. But the reality is far from that. In fact, a Deakin University report, done in collaboration with more than 50 organisations, found that we're losing the obesity battle.How Loud Noises Can Make You Jump
Oct 24, 2018
Have you ever noticed how loud noises make you jump, but become less startling the next few times you hear them? It's called "acoustic habituation". And now scientists at the University of Western Ontario have figured out why this happens. They've...Is Drinking a Glass of Wine a Night Really Healthy?
Oct 22, 2018
Is Drinking a Glass of Wine a Night Really Healthy? You might want to pop the cork back on the bottle. Because a new study has found even a little tipple raises the risk of premature death by 20 percent. Published in Alcoholism: Clinical & Experimental...Massage for Weight Loss
Sep 23, 2018
In 2010, sixty people took part in a research project that compared the effectiveness of three kinds of massage in reducing fatty tissue. They were divided into three groups: one lot had a mechanical massage treatment, one group had manual lymphatic...Why You Might Want to Stop Sleeping In
Sep 12, 2018
Is there any better feeling than sleeping in when you have nowhere to be? While it might feel good, a new study has revealed sleeping longer than seven or eight hours a night raises the risk of premature death. Gulp. Published in the Journal of...
