Can talking about sickness be bad for your health? A busy Mum of four I know, believes the answer is yes. She says that she used to spend a lot of time thinking and discussing the latest disease, the current “bug” going around, or which family member was suffering with what. She found that talking Continue Reading
Archives for November 2012
Is too much Christmas shopping spoiling your health?
The Christmas countdown is under way. Manufacturers of toys, electronic games, and gifts are hoping that you and I will buy their latest items for our nearest-and-dearest. Retailers are hoping we’ll help them set new record sales figures for Christmas spending. Banking institutions are hoping we’ll Continue Reading
Is worrying about worrying, good for your health?
© Glow Images. Models used for illustrative purposes. It’s one thing to worry. It’s another thing to worry about worrying. At least that’s what a friend of mine says. Believing herself to be a chronic worrier, she’s now concerned that it might be genetic. Her father was a BIG worrier – the Continue Reading
Keeping fit and injury free
Aussies enjoy sport. We love to spectate and participate. From youngsters to seniors, from school up to international level, you’ll find many of us enjoying all kinds of sporting and leisure activities. That’s why our home-grown community clubs are such popular places. They offer local residents Continue Reading
Getting a good night’s sleep?
Oh, to curl up and sleep like a baby with not a care in the world! Do you remember what that was like? You didn’t have to yearn for a restful night. You’d simply snuggle down, get comfortable, and fall off to sleep. It was so, so easy. Well apparently for some people, it’s not that simple Continue Reading