Turn off the lights!
I’m sure you’re aware that bright evening lights and using screens close to bedtime make it harder to fall asleep. Research from Northwestern University’s Feinberg School of Medicine in Chicago [...]
To hot for comfort!
I had no idea that a hot bath could engender so much controversy! I received dozens of responses to my Health-e-Byte about taking a hot bath before bed to get a better night’s sleep. Thank you [...]
What do a hot bath and a brisk walk have in common?
A hot bath and a brisk walk both help you sleep better. Click here to listen to my conversation on ABC radio about how to get a better night’s sleep and how to increase vitamin C from your fruit [...]
What kills more than 8000 people worldwide every day?
According to the World Health Organisation, THREE MILLION people worldwide die EVERY YEAR because of alcohol consumption. That’s more than 8200 people EVERY DAY. Australia contributes 16 deaths a [...]
How to press pause on panic
When I was a medical student, the first thing we were taught to do in an emergency was to take our own pulse, NOT the patient’s. Why? To calm ourselves down so that we could think rationally. [...]
To celebrate International Women’s Day
In the lead up to International Women’s Day, what are the most powerful things a woman can do to enhance her health? Since breast cancer is the commonest cancer in women, it’s a good place to [...]
Jane Austen was a health and wellness guru!
A few weeks ago I was invited to participate in a radio interview with Bryan Koslowski, author of The Jane Austen Diet. I didn’t think I’d have time to read the entire book before the interview [...]
What’s your sleep type?
Last week was Sleep Awareness Week. This is an annual event that highlights the importance of having good quality sleep. This year’s theme is ‘Sleep on it: Memory and problem solving’ and [...]
