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7 things you didn’t know might spike your blood sugar

Jul 13, 2024 | houseofwellness.com.au | Sarah Varcoe |Tianna Nadalin

From stress to certain medications, here are some surprising causes of blood sugar spikes, plus tips to help you avoid them. By now it is widely known that sugar-laden foods and soft drinks can spike blood sugar levels, but did you know that stress, sleep deprivation and even caffeine can too? Here are seven surprising causes of blood sugar spikes – and tips on how to avoid them. When you are stressed, your body releases hormones that can raise your blood sugar levels.
Postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS), explained

Jul 5, 2024 | houseofwellness.com.au | Sarah Varcoe |Tianna Nadalin |Michelle Rose

Actor Christina Applegate recently opened up about her daughter’s diagnosis with POTS. Here’s what you should know about the dizzying disorder. Christina Applegate’s daughter, Sadie Grace LeNoble, was diagnosed with POTS a few months ago but only recently revealed her disorder on her mother’s podcast. “I have something called POTS – postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome,” Sadie, 13, said on the June 25 episode of the MeSsy with Christina Applegate and Jamie-Lynn Sigler podcast.
'Am I normal down there?’ The worrying rise in genital anxiety

Jun 28, 2024 | houseofwellness.com.au | Sarah Varcoe |Tianna Nadalin |Michelle Rose

New research shows a significant increase in genital anxiety and labia shame among young women in Australia. Here’s why the trend is concerning. If you’ve ever wondered, “Am I normal down there?”, it turns out you’re not alone. A new survey conducted by Women’s Health Victoria in collaboration with YouGov reveals rising numbers of young women and people with labia in Australia are worried about the appearance of their nether region.
Victoria set for a scorcher Sunday

Feb 3, 2024 | goldcoastbulletin.com.au | Sarah Varcoe

VictoriaDon't miss out on the headlines from Victoria. Followed categories will be added to My News. Melburnians are on Sunday expected to swelter through the hottest day of the year, while some parts of the state face a total fire ban. It has been only a matter of days since Melbourne faced a summer without any days being classified as “hot” – or more than 35C – by the Bureau of Meteorology.
Summer’s hottest day to hit Melbourne, Victoria, amid wind and fire warnings

Feb 3, 2024 | news.com.au | Sarah Varcoe

Melburnians are on Sunday expected to swelter through the hottest day of the year, while some parts of the state face a total fire ban. It has been only a matter of days since Melbourne faced a summer without any days being classified as “hot” – or more than 35C – by the Bureau of Meteorology. But all that is tipped to change on Sunday as sunny and windy conditions deliver an expected high of 37C degrees across the metropolitan area and warnings of extreme conditions.
Preston Market's community feel

Oct 30, 2023 | upstart.net.au | Sarah Varcoe

Nonnas wander around during the early morning as vendors set up their stalls at the Sunday market. Traders put on their best smiles as a customer looks for coins in their purse. Mothers gossip together as their kids are distracted with arts and crafts, while fathers sit their kids on their shoulders as they catch up with mates about the latest news. It was Mayor W. K. Larkins who laid the first peg for Preston Market as the site opened in 1969.
Cooling our cities with 'urban greening'

Oct 26, 2023 | upstart.net.au | Sarah Varcoe

With a touch of green, a city of burning hot summer pavements can shift to a refreshing place for people to relax, bask in the ambience, or catch a breath of fresh air with friends and family. In 2017, the City of Melbourne embarked on a four-year action plan called ‘Green our City’, which saw the development of green roofs, urban forests and vertical greening within the CBD.
Escaped prisoner on the run in Western Australia

Oct 22, 2023 | upstart.net.au | Sarah Varcoe

A man has escaped from prison near Mount Barker in Western Australia on Sunday. Joel Back, 42, is on the run after fleeing from the minimum-security Pardelup Prison Farm. Police have advised members of the public to stay away from the escapee. “Any member of the public who sights Joel is advised not to approach, but to call police immediately on 131 444,” WA Police said. Back is described to be 175cm tall with dark hair, a scar on his forehead and tattoo on his left arm.
Australian prime minister announces China visit

Oct 22, 2023 | upstart.net.au | Sarah Varcoe

Anthony Albanese has accepted President Xi Jinping’s invitation hours before flying out to meet with Joe Biden in the US. During the Prime Minister’s stay in Washington, he aims to push the talk of nuclear-powered submarines with the US Congress and express its need for more nuclear technology to counter China.
Referendum defeated despite Aboriginal communities voting Yes

Oct 15, 2023 | upstart.net.au | Sarah Varcoe

Results from the Voice Referendum have shown that remote Aboriginal communities voted Yes in Queensland and the North Territory. Although Queensland and the Northern Territory had a majority of No votes, smaller Aboriginal communities such as Cherbourg had a majority of Yes votes. The results didn’t favour Anthony Albanese’s campaign, as their hopes were quickly diminished.