Is sleep becoming an increasingly precious commodity? If you struggle to fall asleep or stay asleep, you aren’t alone. Recent reports show that up to 50% of older Americans suffer from sleep complaints or insomnia and as our population…

Remember when Olivia Newton John donned a leotard and legwarmers to help us get physical? Or when Jane Fonda’s Original Workout Video had us doing leg lifts in the lounge room?

Just the other day, I ran into an old friend at the park and as we went our separate ways he said, “See you later, Mike.” I looked directly at my friend of more than 25 years and suddenly realised I had forgotten his name.Right then, at that very moment…

After the challenges of the past two years, most of us are looking forward to the hope that comes with a New Year. For many people, that means making a list of new year’s resolutions or a “resolve” to replace bad habits like regularly eating…

Choosing the right supplement can be a daunting and confusing task. With so many different types of supplements available, how do you know if you are making the right choice? Let’s start by simplifying supplements. In the USA, a supplement is defined…

Did you know that 73% of women who experience menopause in the United States do not treat their symptoms? While over in the United Kingdom, surveys show that 1 in 4 women actually consider resigning during menopause…

If the mere thought of sleep is keeping you awake at night, you’re not alone. In the United States, it is estimated that between 50-70 million people suffer from sleep disorders that affect their quality of sleep and ultimately, their overall health and well-being…

Enjoying or taking tea was made fashionable by Anna Russell, the 7th Duchess of Bedford, in 1865, when the lengthy wait between lunch and dinner left her feeling peckish enough to have small, yet delicious snacks delivered to her rooms!

As someone who has worked in the health care profession for more than 40 years, I’m no stranger to being asked for my professional advice on all sorts of health issues. With so much information available these days, making the right decisions…

For many Western women, the mention of the word menopause is associated with dread and fear – in a culture that relishes youth, it has come to be considered as part of the ageing process. Menopausal women have often been labelled “grumpy”…