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Health & Wellbeing

Deakin Dental Care: Expert care for every smile

Visiting the dentist can be a daunting experience for many, but at Deakin Dental Care, the team is dedicated to making every patient feel at ease.

Do you need a liver detox?

The liver is a busy organ, Wesley Smith explains the signs to look out for, if yours is calling out for a detox.

Social media appearance-led content impacting Australians’ body image

New research conducted by Butterfly Foundation reveals the unintentional harm that prevalent body appearance social media content can have.

Meet The Vein Institute

If you are one of the 30 percent of Australians who suffer from varicose veins, you may not be aware that Canberra has its very own clinic specialising in non-invasive varicose vein treatments - The Vein Institute.

How to unwind: advice from a psychologist

Dr Vivienne Lewis explains why it is important to ourselves first and take the time to properly unwind and how to do it.

Weight gain is kicked to the curb in antipsychotic drug breakthrough

Thousands of Australians struggle with serious mental health conditions. But when the recommended treatment involves antipsychotic medications, the side effects are excess kilos, which only adds weight to an already complex diagnosis. Now,...

Get moving for your mental health

Dr Vivienne Lewis explains the vital role exercise and physical movement plays in keeping our minds healthy and happy.

Coffee: good or bad for you?

Regular CD columnist, Wesley Smith explains the good, bad and how much is too much when it comes to drinking coffee.

How breakfast helps developing minds learn

Could eating a healthy breakfast help improve academic success for school students?

Body image in young people – how do we help them?

Body image refers to a person’s perception of their body, and our attitudes and feelings towards it.

‘Forever chemicals’ found in Canberra Drinking Water

Wesley Smith discusses a policy change on forever chemicals by the US Environmental Protection Agency and why it matters to Canberra.

Sick of being sick? How to cope psychologically when you’re not well

Feeling fed up when you're sick? Dr Vivienne Lewis gives you some hints on how to feel mentally okay when your body is unwell.

Magnesium health benefits: muscle, mind and sleep

Wesley Smith explains what magnesium is and the benefits of having an ample supply of the nutrient in our bodies.

The psychological importance of celebrating birthdays

Dr Vivienne Lewis explains why it is important to consider the wants of our loved ones and friends when celebrating their birthdays.

The R Clinic offers lifeline to better vein health

A light in the dark for those experiencing problems with their vein health, Canberra Vein Care by The R Clinic is a doctor-led institution dedicated to ensuring patients receive personalised, expert care.

How to support someone going through domestic violence

Dr Vivienne Lewis explains how to support a loved one who may be experience a domestically violent relationship.

The importance of Vitamin D

Wesley Smith explains what vitamin D does and why it is so important that we ensure we have enough of it in our system.

Mediterranean diet linked to decrease in anxiety and stress

Research from the University of South Australia has found that a Mediterranean diet can reduce stress and anxiety in older people.

Improve flexibility in just eight minutes a week

A study from the University of South Australia has discovered it takes as little as eight minutes each week to optimise flexibility progress.

The psychological benefits of volunteering

Dr Vivienne Lewis explains how volunteering and helping others can positively impact our own wellbeing and boost our mood.

Discover true beauty from the inside out at Authentix

Passionate, qualified and dedicated to ensuring their clients feel the best they can, the team at Authentix Beauty and Wellness Clinic in Braddon makes their clients feel beautiful from the inside out.

The psychological benefits of being single

This is for all those single people out there experiencing pity from partnered friends, constantly being set up or asked why they’re single.

Want a healthier gut? Try the 30 Foods Challenge

Wes Smith explains the importance of a healthy gut and how the 30 Foods Challenge can help you feel better from the inside out.

A tax on sugary drinks can make us healthier. It’s time for Australia to introduce one

It’s time for Australia to catch up to the rest of the world and introduce a tax on sugary drinks.

Gifts to make her feel special this Mother’s Day

On the second Sunday of May, we take the time to celebrate the women in our lives who are mothers and mother figures. Why not make their day extra special with a...

The psychology of being a mother

When a woman becomes a mother, it is a psychologically transformative experience and her life often changes in ways she never expected.

Preparing for SAD this winter

SAD, Seasonal Affective Disorder, is a depressive mental health condition that occurs for some people during the winter months.

Nature’s prescription

In today's fast-paced world, stress, gut health and sleep issues have become all too common, affecting the overall wellbeing and vitality of individuals and young families.

Cuddle buddy, should you let pets sleep in the bed?

How close is too close when it comes to how we share our lives with the furriest members of the family? Lets find out.

How to spot your friendship soulmate

Notice I said friendship soulmate? When we think of what a soulmate is we often think of it in a romantic sense, but I want to talk here about those friends we...