Image: Shutterstock Toxoplasma gondii is probably the most successful parasite in the world today. This microscopic creature is capable of infecting any mammal or bird, and people across all continents are infected. Once infected, a person carries Toxoplasma for life. So far, we don’t have a drug that can eradicate the parasite from the...

Currently, more than 40% of men are suffering from the problem of erectile dysfunction. With low erection during sex with their partners, they become unable to make a good sexual performance. However, erection dysfunction is not that type of difficult problem which cannot be solved. By taking the help...

Image: Shutterstock Australia’s surge in COVID cases this year has seen many people looking for ways to protect themselves or boost their immunity and recovery. An upswing in sales of dietary supplements has followed. In Australia, the Therapeutic Goods Administration includes vitamins, minerals, amino acids, enzymes, plant extracts and microbiome supplements under the...

Taking care of your dental health is considered vital as maintaining your physical and mental health. Doing so does not only help you have good breath and a pretty smile, but it can also help prevent any digestive issues and cavity development in your teeth. Generally, your teeth help...

Image: Shutterstock If you believe anecdotes online, drinking lukewarm water with a splash of lemon juice is detoxifying, energising and soothing. Water and lemon juice on their own are healthy. But if you combine them, do they become healthier? The really quick answer is, no! Could drinking lemon water do you any long-lasting...

It's just 3 weeks to go until our Head First conference discussing mental health and wellbeing on Wednesday 25 May, and tickets are selling fast! The full-day conference, held at the new Australian Institute of Music (AIM) campus in Sydney, will feature a wealth of amazing speakers and performers, all discussing the crucially important topic...

Image: Shutterstock We’re a society obsessed with numbers, and no more so than when managing our health. We use smartwatches to count steps and track our daily activity, creating scores for our fitness, and monitor our heart rate and sleep quality to measure our health and well-being. Doctors can be just as...

It is known that a smile can make or break your personality and image. If you have a white set of teeth, you will feel confident going out, talking with people, and having a social life. However, on contrary, if you have spots on your teeth or yellow stain,...

Carbohydrates are one of the macronutrients of your food item. Taking in excess carbohydrates is an important part of your diet as it helps you to supplement energy. You need to take in proper carbohydrates as per your calorific intake. But sometimes health experts say that having too many carbs...

Image: AAP Image/Bianca De Marchi Given what’s happening in some places in the world right now, we should take a moment to appreciate how lucky we are to live in a peaceful democracy. We all have a vote and a say in who should lead our country. But just as we...

Image: Shutterstock Australian aged care policy and programs are increasingly focused on what’s known as “successful ageing” – helping people feel satisfied, happier and healthier as they age. The goal is not just living longer, but also living better. An essential part of ageing successfully is having enough energy for cooking, heating, cooling, cleaning, and leisure activities. Being able to use energy in...