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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Is it tiredness? Or is it sleep apnoea?
Sleep apnoea is a common disorder. However, because its symptoms occur while you sleep, it can be easily overlooked, or mistaken for straight-up tiredness. So how do you know if you have it?
We talk to sleep physician Dr Kirk Kee from the Royal Melbourne Hospital and Baker Specialist Clinics to learn why sleep apnoea needs...
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