Every November, Australia focuses on men’s health and there is a growing awareness about the physical and mental problems they can face. Social and mental health play a big role in men’s wellbeing and a recent study has shown something alarming: millions of men say they have no close friends. Sarah Berry reported the original story for the Sydney Morning Herald on the 17th of November, 2015: “New research by the Movember Foundation reveals … [Read more...]
Archives for November 2015
Resource Review – Wooden Train Set
Most families with a male child are likely to have a wooden train set lying around somewhere. However, little do they know how useful this toy can be at developing speech and language when it is used in the right way. Here are some of the reasons why this toy can be a great therapy tool. Especially to help children with speech and language difficulties. 1. Achieve Speech Sound Targets As with most toys, often the train set comes in multiple … [Read more...]
Predictor of child vocabulary in early speech
Research conducted at the Northwestern University have been able to gain a glimpse of how a 12 months old child’s future vocabulary will develop through looking at their ability to group objects according to the names associated with them. "Our findings offer one piece of the very large puzzle that is vocabulary development" ..said Ferguson, lead author of the study and a doctoral candidate in cognitive psychology. This is a big first step … [Read more...]
Nutritional Deficiencies Common Before Weight Loss Surgery
Malnutrition is something we normally associate with frail, ill or underweight individuals who are unable to eat adequately to meet their requirements and/ or maintain weight. However, it can be a very real risk for individuals who are overweight or obese too. Often being overweight or obese can mask a diet that is void of many nutrients. On the other hand, rapid weight loss can also result in malnutrition. Malnutrition is a known complication … [Read more...]
Hair Care
As much as people worry about the appearance and health of their skin, so do people worry about the health of their hair. Hair (and the scalp) comes in as many varieties as skin type, condition and colour. Just as we have a unique prescription for our skincare, each unique head of hair needs special care. General Tips Whatever hair type you have, it is important to follow a few basic principles to keep your hair and scalp in good health. These … [Read more...]
Pathophysiology of type 2 diabetes
Type 2 diabetes was originally seen in individuals over the age of 45. However, it is now becoming very common for people much younger to be diagnosed. This is likely due to the changes in our lifestyle behaviours such as diet and sedentary behaviour. The pancreas The pancreas is located behind the stomach. It plays a vital role in regulating our blood sugar levels as it is responsible for the production of insulin. The cells that produce … [Read more...]
The five components of Speech for Lung Awareness Month
With November being Lung awareness month, I have decided to cover the five components that are essential for normal speech. As you most likely know, our lungs play an important role in making speech happen. Respiration is the first key component to normal speech, and here is why: Respiration: The first and most important component of speech is respiration, as without air passing through the speech organs no sound is produced. Respiration … [Read more...]
Antioxidants and cancer
A recent study has shown a link between the consumption of antioxidant vitamins and an increase in the spread of skin cancer in the studies participants. Additionally, intake of these supplements has also been shown to increase the spread of lung cancer. New research from the University of Gothenburg in Sweden suggests that people who take antioxidant vitamins regularly are twice as likely to experience an increase in their melanoma … [Read more...]
Preventable cancers
Lifestyle factors can strongly influence the risk of developing certain diseases, such as cancer. Unfortunately it often takes a diagnosis before serious changes are made. Nearly 40,000 cancers diagnosed in Australia can be prevented if people avoid known risk factors for the disease, according to new research from the Queensland Institute of Medical Research. In 2010, 116,850 Australians were diagnosed with invasive cancer. The new study … [Read more...]
Do you need to wear sunscreen when it is cloudy?
You know that when you go out in the sun that very quickly you will start to burn and cause long term damage to the skin. Did you know that even on cloudy days that your skin can still be affected by damaging UV rays? What do you use sunscreen for? Sunscreen is used to protect the skin against sun damage. Though sunscreens offer a lot of protection, they need to be used correctly to offer maximum protection. Prevention is always the best … [Read more...]
