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Computer and video game addiction – the evidence grows

Posted on by Dr Ramesh Manocha

Recently there has been a renewed cry for video and computer game addictions to be recognised by the greater … Read More »

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Guest Post: We all learn with style!

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By Angie Wilcock. We all learn (and teach!) in a way that suits us – we might never … Read More »

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Questions and answers: the provision of alcohol to minors

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In a recent post, Paul Dillon discussed the provision of alcohol to minors. A young reader named Kate … Read More »

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Government releases report on anti-bullying technique

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The Australian Government earlier this week released research showing results of a study investigating a new technique to … Read More »

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Parenting found to reduce blood pressure

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An American study has found that couples with children have lower blood pressure then childless couples. The counter-intuitive … Read More »

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Television increases risk of cardiovascular disease, cancer

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Australian Research has found a link between watching television and ill health, finding that each hour of TV … Read More »

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Guest Post: The Positive Body Image Debate

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By Melinda Hutchings. Last week an intense debate erupted over Jennifer Hawkins appearing naked and unretouched on the … Read More »

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Girls hitting puberty earlier, becoming more aggressive

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An Australian study has found that girls are hitting puberty earlier. The study also found evidence to suggest … Read More »

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Child tooth problems now 'epidemic'

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Almost half of under four-year-old Australian children suffer from untreated tooth decay while thousands of dollars are spent … Read More »

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Bullying linked to health problems in later life

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A South Australian study has linked bullying to mental and psychosomatic health problems including headaches, anxiety and abdominal … Read More »

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