Human’s fascination with centenarians and longevity is almost inevitable to get away from. From myths to real life tales, we all want to live longer, feel good and look younger while we are doing it- a feat that is achieved by very few. So there must be a secret, right? Though the idea of a secret to longevity might seem fantastical, Swedish researchers have examined the traits and behaviours that are correlated with reaching 100 years of age. … [Read more...]
Archives for May 2015
SunSmart Mobile App Review
Technology is here to help us and mobile phone applications (or apps) are a popular way to make our lives easier. The Cancer Council and Health Victoria have teamed up to create the SunSmart mobile app to help users get sun smart. Today I will discuss the Android/Google version of the app, but it is also available for Apple devices. Description “The SunSmart app lets you know when you need sun protection across Australia and when its safe to … [Read more...]
Parent’s influence on children’s eating habits
Food Rules for Toddlers May Lead to Healthy Eating Habits Study found telling 2-year-olds what they can't eat meant they ate better at age 4 This research sought to assess how parents influence their children's eating habits. A recent study has shown that children’s diets are healthier when their parents are restrictive with what they can and cannot eat, instead of being more lenient. The results suggested that these children are better … [Read more...]
Foods to beat the winter blues
1. Don’t base your diet around ‘comfort food’ – it won’t be comforting for long When it’s cold many people tend to forget about diet quality/ balance and opt for the stodgy food items that will comfort and warm them. Whilst these foods make us feel good at the time and go perfectly with a cold, dreary day, they will not make us feel good in the long run! Firstly, frequently making these choices will likely lead to some weight gain over … [Read more...]
Resource Review: Super Duper Verb Cards
For many children with a limited vocabulary, a speech pathologist will often recommend increasing their word inventory initially by working on nouns (person, place or thing). This can be a verb as easy as an object that can be shown to the child while saying the new word. This is then added to their inventory. However once the child has developed a large enough inventory of nouns, the next step is often to add more verbs (doing words) to their … [Read more...]
Krill Oil
Complementary medicines have a huge following and normally don’t come cheap for those who take them regularly. Two out of three Australians regularly use complementary medicines, which constitute a A$3.5 billion domestic market. But the industry’s marketing strategies are a source of ongoing controversy and pose a significant challenge for regulators [1]. Companies have very clever marketing teams who come up with elaborate claims to put on … [Read more...]
Drug Company Trick of Combining Two Pills into one and Charging Patients Twice as Much to End
Drug companies are going to have to swallow some bitter medicine when the Australian parliament makes changes to drug pricing in the federal budget next Tuesday. Pharmaceutical companies have been known to more than double the price of combined medicines in one pill, compared to the medicines purchased individually. The trick doesn’t sit well with consumers or the Treasury, News.com.au writes: “IT’S one of the greatest con jobs of all time — … [Read more...]
Language Activities in the Kitchen
With all the rain that Sydney is experiencing at the moment, having the kids indoors can bring on a serious case of cabin fever. While you have a bit of time on your hands it might be a good opportunity to get ahead on the speech goals your kids are working on in speech therapy. Here are a few Language games that you can play in the kitchen to help you target these goals. Item categories This game is a great way to work on semantic … [Read more...]
Hair Styles for Female Hair Loss
Women’s hair loss is becoming a widely talked about issue, and celebrities such as Fergie from the Black Eyes Peas are speaking out about their experience with thinning hair. Women need not feel that it is a taboo topic anymore. The more we talk about it the easier it is to discuss solutions, tips and tricks. If you want to make your hair look as full as possible whilst covering areas of hair loss, there are things you can do to help. You are … [Read more...]
Kids With ADHD Must Squirm to Learn, Study Says
For decades, frustrated parents and teachers have barked at fidgety children with ADHD to "Sit still and concentrate!" But new research conducted at UCF shows that if you want ADHD kids to learn, you have to let them squirm. The foot-tapping, leg-swinging and chair-scooting movements of children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder are actually vital to how they remember information and work out complex cognitive tasks, according to a … [Read more...]
