It is well known that telling a kid she is smart is wading into seriously dangerous territory. There is a lot of research indicating that children who are praised for being smart tend to be fixated on performing well rather than trying their best, and in turn shy away from risk taking in order to […]
Mindful Eating
We live in a society that places food on a pedestal, thereby making it difficult to ignore and even harder to make wise choices for the majority of the time. The foodie culture has many positives – it is a great activity for socialisation and it has encouraged people to experiment more with their own […]
Do children grow out of Speech or Language Delay
There are a few common misconceptions regarding speech and language delays in children. Many parents get given advice that is not correct by other parents or even other health professionals that do not specialise in communication development, and in turn may make the wrong decisions when it comes to the management of communication delays. One […]
Doctor criticises chef Pete Evans for giving ‘potentially deadly’ diet advice
Pete Evans’ name was splashed across news papers, TV, and social media last year, but his time in the spotlight was fading. So he has once more taken to social media to make controversial claims outside of his scope of practice, again endangering the health of people. Unfortunately it is common for people to place […]
Nutrition for Oncology
Cancer treatment takes a significant toll on the body and unfortunately it has many negative side effects that often impact the way people eat. This is a problem because good nutrition is vital during treatment to assist with recovery, to maintain weight, and to help with energy levels/ mood. The tips below may be helpful […]
The Fascinating Science Behind ‘Talking’ With Your Hands
Psychologists assert that the use of gestures in conversation helps to express thoughts more effectively. Hand gestures are a powerful aspect of communication, with studies of TED Talks speakers showing the more avid and popular speakers use an average of about 465 hand gestures, which is nearly twice as many as less popular speakers. Similarly, […]
