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From being attacked by a cat to flying into a window, there are many reasons why a bird might become injured and it’s natural to want to help. But would you know what to do if you found an injured bird in your garden? Assess the situation…

Whether you’re decorating, renovating or simply installing new appliances, there can be occasions when your kitchen is unavailable. Or, perhaps, you’ve suffered an emergency such as a fire or flood and your kitchen is suddenly out of…

If you’re baby is born underweight, giving him or her iron supplements may reduce the risk of behavioural problems later in life. This is according to a new Swedish study, published in the journal Paediatrics, which has found that…

As you get older, the need for anti aging products increases. Your skin is the first way that your age starts to show, because it stops being able to renew itself, and becomes much less plump. The healthy cells that used to make your skin…

Taking care of your wellbeing is one of the best things you can do in life. By adopting a few simple practises you can prevent a myriad of health concerns, and be around for a very long time. However, Sara Reistad-Long, MA, 2011/2012 Robert…

Corporate environments are more stressful than ever before. The modern world is fast paced and cut throat, and that kind of ongoing stress can have a strong negative effect on your wellness and wellbeing. A team of management…

Intermittent dieting is a popular weight loss tool these days, but wellness experts are a bit sceptical about just how beneficial this way of losing weight is to your wellbeing. Joanne Chen, author of The Taste of Sweet: Our Complicated…

Everybody knows that most women feel particularly sexual at a certain point in their cycle. This is because the hormones involved with ovulation start telling the body to effectively ‘mate’. But to what extent do hormones control the sexual…

As a parent, nothing wreaks havoc on your mental wellness more than the idea that your teenagers are having sex. Unfortunately, however, teen sexual health is a pressing issue, with research showing that many teenagers are sexually active…

With all the anti aging products on the market nowadays, you could be forgiven for thinking that Britain has forgotten how to grow old gracefully. In actual fact, that is quite the reverse. Anti aging is about much more than simply clinging…

Men – do you feel that your sexual skills have taken a bit of a downturn? Are you concerned about your sexual wellness and wellbeing, but don’t want to turn to prescription medications such as Viagra. The good news is – there’s a lot that…

It is clear to us that childhood is a very important time for the development of a child. It is during this time that so many cognitive skills begin to make a big difference in the brain and personality and emotions begin to come out in a…

There are many conditions that affect sexual health, but fewer that also have an impact on your mental wellness. This is the case with compulsive sexual behaviour, which is actually classified as a mental disorder in the Diagnostic and…

Good news, men – having more sex could improve not only your general wellness but also your sexual health! The more sex you have, the better your overall wellbeing is likely to be. Not only does having sex boost your mood and reduce stress,…

The foods you eat and those that you avoid can have a great impact on manageing diabetes and preventing the health complications associated with it. Start by removing refined sugar, grains - especially those containing gluten, alcohol,…

When your wellbeing is affected by head and neck cancer (HNC), dysphasia is a common adverse effect of chemoradiation therapy. Previous reports suggest that complementary wellness techniques, such as acupuncture, may help to provide some…

We all know the benefits of swimming, but have you ever considered adding synchronised swimming to your repertoire? It seems that many have, with this surprising trend becoming popular among fitness fanatics and health enthusiasts. While it…

If you’re heading out on a first date, chances are you’re feeling slightly apprehensive. And one major concern for anyone meeting a potential love interest for the first time is whether you’ll have things to talk about. Well, we can’t…

We all have different reasons for wanting to lose weight. Some of us just want to fit into that new dress while others what to enhance our overall wellness. Taking the first step in determining which programme to follow and which goals to…

Of all the things that affect corporate wellness, and your overall well-being, occupational stress is the worst, and the most common. We accept it as a part of life, but workplace stress is not only taking its toll on your emotions, but…

When was the last time you used a skipping rope? For most of us, we said goodbye to skipping or jumping with a rope as soon as we stopped letting our mums cut our fringes, but does that mean that skipping ropes are just for children? While…

When you are focusing hard on your weight and fitness, you will often find that things go brilliantly at first and then after a while they plateau. Continuing to exercise will, of course, benefit your wellness and wellbeing, but it can be…

If you’re looking to lose weight in time for Christmas, look no further:  we’ve got wind of the latest boutique workout crazes, and we’re passing our insider knowledge on to you. These are the classes you need to try right now if you’re…

While the infant birthweights of Aboriginal children have improves, there are still significant wellness concerns around child immunisation, coronary heart disease, and type 2 diabetes. This is according to data derived from 53 Aboriginal…

There aren’t many things that affect your mental wellness more than being naked in front of someone else. You’ve got no clever clothes to distract or hide the bits you don’t like, which means another person is going to see everything. Not…

Everyone’s heard of the “Sorry, I have a headache” gambit when you’re just not in the mood, but did you know that a special kind of headache could affect your wellness after you have sex? Any kind of sexual activity can negatively impact…

An erection that won’t quit probably doesn’t sound like a wellness concern to you, but for some men, a prolonged erection is an unwanted occurrence that’s actually very painful. Known as priapism, a prolonged erection isn't caused by sexual…

There’s a wide range of things considered “normal” within the bounds of sexual health. However, this doesn’t stop you from worrying about your wellbeing, and whether or not you’re sexually “normal”. Plus, there can be a big stigma…

Having a low sperm count not only affects your sexual health, it can really take its toll on your emotional wellness. However, the best thing to do is to try to determine what’s causing your low sperm count, so that you can protect your…

If a friend or neighbour did a favour for you, you probably wouldn’t hesitate to say thank you. But when it comes to workplace relationships, it’s easy to forget to say thank you. Everyday actions are often regarded as simply ‘doing your…