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Simple, practical health and lifestyle advice to support your wellbeing—covering nutrition, healthy ageing, recipes, and everyday tips to help you feel your best.

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Matters of the heart

With Valentine’s Day on the horizon we thought we would look at the interplay between our relationships – both emotional and sexual - and our overall health. While the path...

When medicines make you sick

The recent 60 Minutes show, Unhappy Pills, has highlighted the need for changes in the way people who experience depression are treated. There is no disputing that antidepressant medications are...

Nutritional tips for summer overindulgences

It is virtually impossible to avoid some type of temptation during the summer months when we are enjoying holidays away from home and work, celebrating Christmas or other traditions, and...

Back to basics

‘You can do it, put your back in to it…’ go the sassy lyrics to singer Ice Cube’s song, which is wonderfully ironic really, because an ice cube is exactly...

The Great Vitamin D Debate

You may have noticed a lot more information in the media about vitamin D of late. The Cancer Society tells us to “slip, slop, slap and wrap” to minimise sunburn...

Are Calories the key to longevity?

Summer’s rapidly heading this way, so if like me you are contemplating donning a bikini (well, at least a sun frock or a pair of shorts) - the next thought...

Is your non-stick cookware killing you?

Teflon is the DuPont brand name of a chemical called Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) , most famous for making non-stick frying pans. Invented by DuPont in the 1930’s, the Teflon Frying Pan...

The 9 habits of the world's longest-lived people

People who live in the northern part of Okinawa have the longest disability-free life expectancy in the world. There is little colon or breast cancer, and low rates of cardiovascular...

Frequently Asked Questions

What topics does the About Health blog cover?

The About Health blog shares practical advice on healthy living, nutrition, recipes, supplements, and everyday wellbeing.

Is the advice suitable for older adults?

Yes—our content is written to be clear, practical, and supportive, especially for those focused on healthy ageing.

How often is new content added?

New articles are added regularly, covering seasonal health, recipes, and wellness topics.