Beyond money: the hidden drivers fuelling child food insecurity: New Curtin University research has revealed child food insecurity in developed countries is not solely driven by poverty but is also strongly influenced by factors such as housing instability, parental mental health and social isolation. The study found that in addition to low income, other major […]
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Parental risks, aggressive behaviour, and alcohol use: a deep dive into child abuse Child maltreatment has been the focus of two separate studies led by UQ researchers, who examined the main parental risk factors that lead to child abuse, as well as the behavioural impacts later in life. Dr Claudia Bull, from the Faculty of […]
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Eating disorders: Everything you need to know – An eating disorder occurs when someone develops an unhealthy attitude towards food, which can gradually take over their everyday life and, eventually, make them ill. In many cases, it is more about control than food itself and can often be symptomatic of another underlying mental health struggle. […]
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Natural Ways To Elevate Energy Levels: A 2023 report revealed that globally, up to 20% of adults experience fatigue with no underlying cause. If you feel tired during the day, you lack energy and enthusiasm, or you’re prone to slumps where you feel lethargic, it’s wise to take action. In this guide, we’ll outline some […]
Strategies for Managing Work-Related Stress and Burnout in Your Employees- As a leader in your company, you need to understand what is happening around you. Everything from business goals, increasing or decreasing sales trajectories, and the potential ramifications of geo-political goings on to how your employees accomplish their tasks and perform in their respective roles […]
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This Valentines Day mental health expert Noel McDermott offers his expert tips for maintaining a healthy relationship. In addition to the traditional romantic meal and floral bouquet, he stresses we should make time to understand what makes a relationship roadworthy and how to better deal with life’s challenges together. How to make a relationship roadworthy Create emotional […]
How to Enjoy Gardening with Less Effort – Gardening is always a great hobby to spend your time on. Despite that, it can be a physically intensive and time-consuming one. It’s not uncommon to experience a few aches and pains when you’ve been doing it for a while. This could end up putting you off […]
High Rates of Anxiety & Depression in Teens – Almost three quarters of adolescents in Australia experience clinically significant depression or anxiety symptoms, with most being chronic, according to a new study. And preventive strategies outside our clinics are urgently required to address this considerable public health problem facing the nation. The research, led by […]
Christmas unrest – sleep solutions – So, it’s not surprising that sleep tracking has gained immense popularity in recent years as widely accessible wearable devices like Fitbits, Oura Rings and smartwatches promise insights into our nightly sleep. Sleep trackers tend to overestimate total sleep time and underestimate wakefulness after falling sleep. But are they helpful […]
How to Keep Healthy New Year Resolutions – When you make New Year’s resolutions, physically nothing changes. You are still you, and you’ll wake up on New Year’s Day still the person you were on New Year’s Eve. You may be slightly hungover if you’ve had a good time the night before. You may feel […]