Parkinson’s disease is a neurodegenerative brain disorder that progresses slowly in most people. The main symptoms of Parkinson’s – tremor, rigidity and slowness of movement – are also the main symptoms of a number of conditions that are grouped together under the term parkinsonism. “Parkinsonism” is the umbrella term used to describe a number […]
Will global warming make you fat?
Whilst the title seems somewhat gimmicky, this article raises an interesting issue – will climate change impact our weight and BMI? Even now the changing climate is impacting Australia’s produce and as the climate continues to change, it does pose the question of how greatly this will affect the availability of fruit and vegetables and […]
Teachers fear a ‘digital divide’, as parents concerned about BYOD costs
The Turnbull government has NSW teachers fearing a “digital divide” due to the reforms made to the about-face on Gonski program. Research shows parents are struggling with the growing burden of having to buy devices, which can cost up to $1200 for each child. The government’s decision not to fund the final two years of […]
Are frozen vegetables as nutritious as fresh ones
Frozen vegetables are cheap and extremely convenient. This is particularly the case now that they sell individual steam bag portions that you can throw straight into the microwave for a few minutes. However, I regularly get asked whether they are as nutritious as fresh vegetables. Many people find it difficult to use the fresh ones […]
Exercises for Pneumonia Prevention
Aspiration Pneumonia occurs when food and fluids pass down the wrong way into the lungs and this material causes infection in the lungs. A number of aetiologies such as motor neurone disease, stroke, or Parkinson’s disease predispose a person to dysphagia and aspiration pneumonia. Certain exercises and manoeuvres can be used to assist swallowing and […]
Eggs and dietary cholesterol
Should I avoid eggs because of their cholesterol content? It’s a question I get asked a lot: “Should I avoid eggs because of their cholesterol content?” or: “How many eggs can I safely have in a week?”. It was once thought that eggs, because they contain some cholesterol, would negatively impact cholesterol levels and that […]
