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    Eating before swimming: Is it safe to go back in the water?

    For generations, our parents and grandparents have warned against the perils of swimming within an hour or two of eating.

    Each day is the start of a new year!

    Each day is the beginning of another year where small changes result in long-term improvement.

    THE FINE LINE BETWEEN LEISURE AND PAIN

    ‘Leisure sickness’, a phenomenon described as: 'the condition of people developing symptoms of sickness during weekends and/or vacations'.

    BRING IT ON 2024, WE ARE READY!

    We acknowledged that picture perfect was too high to aim for but that we thought having authentic moments with those we cared for was more attainable. 

    WHEN IT FEELS LIKE THE WORLD IS BURNING, FOCUS ON WHAT YOU CAN CONTROL

    She agreed to reduce her exposure to news channels or social media accounts that often show graphic images as they’re likely to increase her risk of vicarious trauma.

    YAWNING WARNING: JUST READING THIS COULD MAKE YOU WANT TO YAWN

    Contagious yawning can occur when we see or hear someone else yawn. Or even when we simply think or read about yawning.

    VALUE FOR MONEY AT THE DOCTORS

    Here’s my thoughts on how to get the most out of a medical consultation.

    WHY POLLEN SEASON HAS YOU SNEEZIN’

    Around one in five Australians suffer from hay fever, also known as ‘allergic rhinitis’. 

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