Head lice are small, wingless, crawling insects that are commonly found on the human scalp. An adult louse is about 1-3mm in length and is a light tan or grey colour. Head lice survive in the hair by sucking the blood from the skin of the scalp. The female lice…
Do You Suffer Joint Pain And Stiffness? It Could Be Osteoarthritis. Arthritis is a common condition that is a leading cause of disability and chronic joint pain in Australia. With over 100 different types of arthritis, the most common by far is osteoarthritis, followed closely by rheumatoid arthritis and gout.…
It’s quite common for men to experience prostate problems as they get older. The prostate gland, which is found near the male bladder, can sometimes become enlarged and cause symptoms such as blood in your urine, low pain, pain with ejaculation, pain or interruptions in flow with urination or the…
Australian Interest Rates Handed Down By The Reserve Bank Governor. After each meeting of the Reserve Bank Board, the Reserve Bank Governor hands down their reasons for increasing, decreasing or leaving the official interest rate steady. Below are the official interest rates grouped by year.
Knowing how to save money is extremely important in tough financial times, and is quite easy to accomplish with the following 5 tips on how to save money each month. Applying these 5 tips on how to save money can also prevent financial hardship for many people, especially if you…
With the Winter weather fast approaching, many people are being urged to see their local GP, immunisation clinic or pharmacy (Chemmart for example have accredited nurse immunisers at selected stores that will administer the influenza vaccine without a prescription for $27.95) to receive their annual flu shot. Each year the…
Most of us know that a sleepless night can make us feel foggy, grumpy and irritable the next day, but you may surprised to find out that lack of sleep can also have a detrimental effect on your sex life, memory, health, looks and even your ability to lose weight.…
A healthy relationship can enhance your life significantly, making you feel good about yourself and giving your life meaning. Unhealthy relationships can do just the opposite, lowering your self esteem, sometimes even making making you feel anxious, unfulfilled or just disappointed. Just like our physical health, emotional health and even…
The demands of today’s lifestyle can make extended, expensive holidays difficult for many of us to achieve. With household expenses at an all time high, the ongoing pressure of work commitments and the ever changing dynamics to the modern day family unit, many families have resorted to putting any holiday…
The word headache, clinically known as ‘cephalalgia’, is used to describe pain that is felt anywhere in the head or neck region. There are many types of different headaches and for each type of headache accompanies a variety of causes or contributing factors. To effectively manage and control your headaches,…