Despite Farting being a social no no, it is a normal part of life. It is estimated that the average person passes up to 14 farts a day or half a liter of gas daily. Some farts are extra smelly and can be unpleasant (especially for others!), so what makes them smell bad? What are…
Depression today has gained much more public view and recognition. If you think you might be suffering from depression or anxiety, there is a lot of practical help available to you, and there is no need to feel great fear or shame about this condition. Depression and anxiety is commonplace amongst the general population, and…
Many people don’t actually know that ‘baby brain’ is actually a true side effect of pregnancy and not just an excuse used by new mothers. It has now been revealed that new mothers can suffer with ‘baby brain’ four months after birth. A study has revealed new mothers suffer from baby brain and excessive tiredness…
We are very pleased to welcome Parisa Firouzmandi a caring nurse and health advocate that will contribute to The Health Today Blog. Parisa is a fully qualified nurse currently working at the Austin Hospital in Melbourne. At 27 years of age she has seen and gained more experience in her field than most. She is…
Most Australians will try alcohol at some point in their lives, be it socially, to relax, to alter their mood or to comply with peer pressure. The majority of Aussies drink at levels that have little effect on their day-to-day lives, and continue to be productive members of society. Alcoholic drinks such as beer, wine,…
Superfoods are foods; mostly plant-based but also some fish and dairy. They are thought to be nutritionally dense and thus good for one’s health. What most don’t realise is the term has no set scientific meaning, and any list of “top” superfoods is purely subjective. The term has become a very popular marketing tool for…
What most people don’t realise, is that heart attacks rarely happen “out of the blue” and are mostly preventable. In fact, your body may be trying to warn you of an approaching heart attack for days, weeks, perhaps even a month or two before it actually happens. Unfortunately, by the time you actually recognise you’re…
We have all experienced the uncomfortable feeling of a muscle cramp. The most common cramps are ‘nocturnal cramps’ – the ones you get at night, that wake you up and have you hopping around to make the pain go away… sound familiar? Why do cramps happen? A muscle cramp is an involuntary and forcibly contracted…
Asthma is an inflammatory disease of the airways, which causes people to experience difficulty breathing. Symptoms may include wheezing, chest tightness and a shortness of breath. Asthma affects people of all ages, it is estimated that one in ten Australians have some form of Asthma. Since the 1970’s the incidence of asthma has increased significantly…
We are very privileged to introduce Dr Jasmina Kevric, an aspiring General Surgeon, health activist, leader, and inspiration. Jasmina will contribute on The Health Today Blog by sharing her experiences and knowledge of the health industry. Former refugee from war-torn country Bosnia, Jasmina arrived to Australia not speaking the English language with only one goal…