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1 month ago | 
bodyandsoul.com.au | Hayley Hinze |Larissa Ham |Liz McGrath
Prostate cancer has overtaken breast cancer as the most commonly diagnosed cancer in Australia. Early diagnosis is the key to saving lives. Here are the symptoms, risk factors and screening options every man needs to know about. You don’t need to be a man over 50 (or a former US President) to be at risk of prostate cancer. Joe Biden’s recent diagnosis is an important reminder for men of all ages to be aware of their body and act on any changes.
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Aug 18, 2024 | 
houseofwellness.com.au | Hayley Hinze |Tianna Nadalin
It Ends With Us isn’t just another chick flick. Here’s why talking to kids about family violence and childhood trauma is so important. The alarming statistics on family and domestic violence in Australia continue to make news headlines around the country. Now a newly released movie brings the issue to the big screen. It Ends With Us, a film adaptation of Colleen Hoover’s hard-hitting book, puts the spotlight on childhood trauma experienced as a result of family violence.
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Jul 20, 2024 | 
houseofwellness.com.au | Hayley Hinze |Tianna Nadalin
Are you someone who puts off doing, er, number 2s, if it means using a shared bathroom or dreads going in a public loo? You may have poo anxiety. For those with poo anxiety, holding on is a habit, and it comes from the perceived embarrassment of doing a number two using a public or shared toilet. And if you often put off having a bowel movement until you get home, or refuse to use a shared bathroom, you could suffer from it.
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Jul 20, 2024 | 
houseofwellness.com.au | Hayley Hinze |Tianna Nadalin
Are you someone who puts off doing, er, number 2s, if it means using a shared bathroom or dreads going in a public loo? You may have poop anxiety. For those with poop anxiety, holding on is a habit, and it comes from the perceived embarrassment of doing a number two using a public or shared toilet. And if you often put off having a bowel movement until you get home, or refuse to use a shared bathroom, you could suffer from it.
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Jul 6, 2024 | 
houseofwellness.com.au | Hayley Hinze |Tianna Nadalin
New research reveals the energy cost of pregnancy is much higher than experts previously thought. Does this mean you should eat more? Growing a whole other human is, understandably, a big deal for the body, and a new study has revealed that the energy cost of reproduction is far greater than what was previously believed. A team of biologists at Monash University looked into the energy that’s used to reproduce and carry a baby, rather than just the energy that’s taken up by the baby.
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Jun 17, 2024 | 
houseofwellness.com.au | Hayley Hinze |Tianna Nadalin |Michelle Rose
Mercury levels put a limit on how much fish we can safely eat. But where does canned tuna stand? Find out what experts say. Aussies love tuna, whether it’s on top of crackers, in salads or in lunchbox wraps. And with over 14 million Australian adults eating canned tuna, it has certainly earned its pantry staple status. But as we eat tuna and other fish, we are also consuming mercury, a naturally occurring element that may wreak havoc on our health when consumed in excess.
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Jun 3, 2024 | 
houseofwellness.com.au | Hayley Hinze |Tianna Nadalin
Forget putting pen to paper. From gratitude journalling to dream analysis, these new ways to journal can transform your self-care routine. Journalling doesnât have to mean putting pen to paper to divulge your innermost thoughts. It can be a creative doodle, a bullet list, a photo scrapbook, or even a collage of songs and emojis on your phone â whatever form tickles your fancy, journalling encourages self-reflection.
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May 3, 2024 | 
houseofwellness.com.au | Hayley Hinze |Tianna Nadalin |Melissa Hong
The art of baking light, fluffy and buttery scones has been perfected over centuries. Here are the experts’ top tips, plus an easy recipe to try at home. No cup of tea is complete without a delicious scone on the side. These inexpensive, versatile and iconic tea-time delights are easy to make — and with the right scone recipe can be baked to perfection at home. Scones have a long history, and date back to the early 1500s.
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May 1, 2024 | 
houseofwellness.com.au | Hayley Hinze |Tianna Nadalin |Michelle Rose
Mother’s Day is fast approaching. Show Mum you care with these trending gifts she’ll love (and actually use!). Stumped for gift ideas or looking for the perfect Mother’s Day gift for the mum who has everything? Take heart, your options aren’t limited to bathrobes, chocolates or flowers. From perfumes and pedicures to miracle hair products, these coveted and thoughtful gift ideas are bound to please every type of mum. This year, Mother’s Day falls on Sunday, 12 May 2024.
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Apr 26, 2024 | 
houseofwellness.com.au | Hayley Hinze |Tianna Nadalin |Michelle Rose
From an app for predicting epileptic seizures to a tablet alternative to needles, here are eight Australian medical marvels you need to know about. The last few years have seen a rise in technology that is changing the way we live. Between apps that help boost our wellbeing and a smart scanner that can provide digital health checks at home, there is no denying the positive impact of technology.
