Wellbeing

Toxic pollutants can build up inside our homes. Here are 8 ways to reduce the risks

Mark Patrick Taylor, Macquarie University; Carlos Ibañez del Rivero, Macquarie University, and Kara Fry, Macquarie University We know everything in our homes gathers dust. What you probably don’t know is whether there are toxic contaminants in your house dust, and where these might come from. Our newly published research found most of the dust [...]

By |2023-02-02T16:21:25+11:00February 2nd, 2023|Categories: Wellbeing|Tags: |0 Comments

Strep A cases are rising. We must remember our earliest hygiene lessons as vaccine trials continue

Michael Good, Griffith University Group A streptococci, also known as “strep A”, were the first organisms ever identified to be the cause of a disease. In the mid-1800s, Hungarian physician Ignaz Semmelweis first noted the link between a lack of hygienic practices – such as handwashing – among medical staff and puerperal (or childbirth) [...]

By |2023-01-24T11:47:00+11:00January 24th, 2023|Categories: Wellbeing|Tags: |0 Comments

Is it OK to prank your kids? Do they get it? And where’s the line?

Rachael Sharman, University of the Sunshine Coast We all lie to our kids. Some lies – telling them their artwork is wonderful, or that Wiggles band-aids are infused with anaesthetic – benefit the child. Others are just a bit of fun. Take the Tiktok trend of telling your kids this weird little gnome is [...]

Structured school days can keep kids healthy. How can we maintain it over school holidays?

Amanda Watson, University of South Australia; Carol Maher, University of South Australia, and Tim Olds, University of South Australia Every parent knows kids spend their time differently when they’re on holidays. Our new research found out just how differently. During the school term, kids get up around 7am, get into their uniforms, make their [...]

By |2023-01-11T17:40:24+11:00January 10th, 2023|Categories: Diet & Nutrition, Wellbeing|Tags: |0 Comments

What is burnout and how to prevent it in the workplace – insights from a clinical psychologist

Shahieda Jansen, University of South Africa As the year begins, managing our stress levels is one thing we should all keep in mind as we move forward. The definition of stress is the bodily, psychological, and social-spiritual reaction to a demand or stressor. The stressor could be a deficiency (like unemployment), a danger to [...]

By |2023-01-16T15:41:16+11:00December 20th, 2022|Categories: Wellbeing|Tags: |0 Comments

What is meningococcal disease? What symptoms should I look out for? And how can I prevent it?

Professor Helen Marshall, University of Adelaide Parents and doctors alike fear meningococcal infection, which has been in the news again. Doctors never want to miss a diagnosis, as early treatment with antibiotics may be life-saving. Parents fear the disease because up to 10% of children who become infected die from the disease and its [...]

By |2023-01-16T15:56:10+11:00December 16th, 2022|Categories: Wellbeing|Tags: |0 Comments

Are you and your partner thinking of separating? Here’s how to protect the kids’ mental health

Rachael Sharman, University of the Sunshine Coast There’s an annual underground phenomena happening right now around Australia: couples who have decided to separate, but are putting on a happy face to perform their final Christmas as an intact family. January is known by family court lawyers as “divorce month” for this very reason. Compared [...]

By |2023-01-16T16:48:29+11:00December 16th, 2022|Categories: Wellbeing|Tags: |0 Comments

Disappointed by your year 12 result? A university expert and a clinical psychologist share advice on what to do next

Tim Pitman, Curtin University and Madeleine Ferrari, Australian Catholic University Over this week and next, year 12 students around Australia will receive their exam results. This is a time of great expectations and intense pressure for many young people. For some, their individual subject marks and university admission rank (ATAR) will be a cause for [...]

By |2023-01-16T15:36:32+11:00December 14th, 2022|Categories: Education, Wellbeing|Tags: |0 Comments

Ping, your pizza is on its way. Ping, please rate the driver. Yes, constant notifications really do tax your brain

Sharon Horwood, Deakin University A ping from the pizza company. A couple of pings from your socials. Ping, ping, ping from your family WhatsApp group trying to organise a weekend barbecue. With all those smartphone notifications, it’s no wonder you lose focus on what you’re trying to do do. Your phone doesn’t even need to [...]

By |2023-01-16T15:37:30+11:00December 10th, 2022|Categories: Screen Use, Social Media, Wellbeing|Tags: |0 Comments

Childhood health equity: The urgent need to do things differently – now

Helen Skouteris, Monash Warwick Alliance Joint Professor of Health and Social Care Improvement and Implementation Science; Rachael Green, Research Fellow, Health and Social Care Unit, Monash University Despite years of research, discussions and advocacy in relation to nurturing children’s development through healthy eating and active living, there’s been very little in the way of [...]

By |2022-12-15T11:49:32+11:00December 9th, 2022|Categories: Wellbeing|Tags: |0 Comments
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