Staying motivated to do regular physical activity can be a challenge. When you have a chronic and painful health condition, it can be even harder.
In a recent Women’s Health Week video, Triple J radio host Bridget Hustwaite talked about how she had to change her physical activity habits after a medical procedure and diagnosis took...
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Helpful tips and tools for planning a pregnancy
Deciding that you’re ready to start trying for a baby can be an exciting time. There can be feelings of eagerness, anticipation, and often some nerves. Here we provide some tips and tools to help you plan and prepare for pregnancy in a positive, proactive way.
A step toward a healthy start
If you’re planning a pregnancy,...
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How hormones impact mental health
What’s the connection between hormones and mental health? How do our hormonal changes affect our emotional wellbeing? And what are some ways we can nurture positive mental health?
To answer all these questions and more, as part of Women’s Health Week, Jo Roberts of Jean Hailes recently spoke to Professor of Psychiatry and Director of the...
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Time to talk about herpes
All things considered, we’ve come a long way. We’re getting better at discussing what were once delicate topics. For example, many women now freely and openly discuss menopause, while 50 years ago it was still often referred to in hushed tones as ‘the change’.
However, there is still some way to go in breaking down the...
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