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Oct 30, 2024 | 
bodyandsoul.com.au | Claire Burke
Going gluten-free has been trending as a path to better health. But experts warn unless you have a medical reason to avoid gluten, skipping it is unnecessary – and potentially harmful. As many celebrities and influencers swear by their gluten-free lifestyle, it can be easy to believe that gluten is unhealthy and should be avoided. But nutrition scientist Dr Courtney Stewart says gluten has been somewhat unfairly villainised.
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Aug 30, 2024 | 
houseofwellness.com.au | Claire Burke |Tianna Nadalin
Many kids dream of being athletes. While it becomes a reality for just a few, research shows global sporting events can inspire a lifelong love of sport. Whether you’re six or 96, the Olympic Games – held once every four years – has a way of captivating the entire nation as we tune in to share the incredible feats of sporting endeavour from dedicated athletes around the world.
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Aug 14, 2024 | 
houseofwellness.com.au | Claire Burke |Tianna Nadalin
After a lupus-induced spinal cord injury, Georgina Fiorentino found hope and independence through the support of the Spinal Research Institute. Georgina Fiorentino had experienced blood clots as a complication of lupus disease before, but when one formed in her spine in 2003, she never imagined the lifelong consequences. â(It) caused a complete paraplegia, so I have no movement or feeling from the waist down,â Georgina, 51, says.
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Aug 13, 2024 | 
houseofwellness.com.au | Claire Burke |Tianna Nadalin
From regular vet visits to proper grooming, discover essential tips to ensure your ageing pet enjoys a high quality of life. Our furry friends are treasured members of our family – but new research suggests as they approach their senior years, we sometimes don’t pick up on important cues that they’re not doing so well. Veterinary surgeon Dr Moss Siddle says behaviours we commonly chalk up to our pets “getting on in years” can often be a sign that they are in pain or experiencing a health issue.
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Aug 3, 2024 | 
houseofwellness.com.au | Claire Burke |Tianna Nadalin
As obesity rates soar, global experts say junk food syndrome is real and are calling for it to be a recognised condition. So what is it, and could you be addicted? Ever decided to treat yourself to a chocolate biscuit and before you knew it, the whole packet was gone? Were you simply satisfying a craving, or could it be the sign of a food addiction?
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Jul 25, 2024 | 
houseofwellness.com.au | Claire Burke |Tianna Nadalin
Always playing it safe and feeling stuck on the hamster wheel of life? Discover the transformative benefits of taking smart risks. Weâre raised to âalways be carefulâ and âprotect ourselvesâ – and while this approach has a place in our lives, experts say it can also be limiting if we always stay within our lane because weâre fearful of tripping up.
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Jul 4, 2024 | 
houseofwellness.com.au | Claire Burke |Tianna Nadalin |Michelle Rose
More than six million Australians report being near-sighted as experts insist we urgently need to open our eyes to the growing problem. Cases of nearsightedness â also known as myopia, or short-sightedness â have skyrocketed in recent decades, particularly among children. The dramatic rise in myopia has prompted ophthalmology researchers to predict the worldâs population will require glasses by 2050.
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Jul 1, 2024 | 
houseofwellness.com.au | Claire Burke |Tianna Nadalin
While often seen as a negative, anger is a valid emotion. When properly managed, it can become a powerful tool for driving personal success. Weâve all witnessed a child erupt into a ball of wild-eyed anger in a public space. That scene is usually accompanied by a parent or caregiver doing whatever they think is necessary to shut it down â fast.
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Jun 26, 2024 | 
houseofwellness.com.au | Claire Burke |Tianna Nadalin
Good news, cheese lovers! Your favourite dairy product is back on the menu as experts say it actually offers an impressive nutritional profile. Cheese is no longer the culinary villain it was once thought to be, as it is now recognised as a good source of a range of valuable including protein, calcium and vitamins A, B6, B12 and K. On this page:Is cheese actually good for you? How often can you eat cheese? What is the healthiest cheese? Handy hacks for cheese loversIs cheese actually good for you?
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Jun 20, 2024 | 
houseofwellness.com.au | Claire Burke |Tianna Nadalin |Michelle Rose
Research shows the Japanese diet may be just as good for you as the Mediterranean diet – and possibly the reason for all those Japanese centenarians. In Western cultures, we often obsess over the latest quick-fix fad diet promising dramatic results. In Japan, by contrast, the focus is on simple and mindfully prepared meals made from fresh, locally sourced ingredients. And the Japanese must be doing something right, as their cuisine is considered one of the healthiest styles of eating in the world.
