Post- traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) has traditionally been associated with military combat. However, did you know that females are more likely than males to experience PTSD? It affects 1 in 12 women, compared to 1 in 22 men. What is PTSD? PTSD is a set of reactions to experiencing or witnessing a traumatic event that threatens your
Ice is the purest and most addictive form of the methamphetamine group of illicit drugs. Addictions can develop because ice is able to trick and then trap the brain. Also called crystal meth, ice makes the brain release up to 1,000 times the normal level of dopamine, a neurotransmitter (natural chemical) that controls the brain’s
For people who see growing old in negative terms, anti-ageing treatments are understandably attractive when they claim to reverse the signs of ageing and prevent disease. However, these treatments – which can include hormone therapies, supplements such as resveratrol, and antioxidants such as vitamins and minerals – have raised a number of concerns. For instance,
Some classical behaviours can make a parent ask: ‘Is my child gay or lesbian?’ For example, a boy dresses up in his mother’s shoes or your child engaging in same gender sexual play such as ‘playing doctors’. The short answer is usually ‘No’. Such behaviours usually mean nothing about sexual orientation, but are rather an
Video games are considered to be part of overall screen time that also includes TV and computers. The recommended amount of screen time each day for children is: 0 hours for 0-2 year olds 1 hour for 2-5 year olds 2 hours of entertainment for 5-17 year olds. The research shows that screen time may
Rejection hurts – but what should you do about it? You can avoid rejection by not trying anything new. However the downside of this approach is: Nothing tried, nothing gained. The better alternative may be accepting that rejection is a normal part of life and learning to cope better with it so you can bounce
Deciding to see a doctor can be easy when you have an obvious injury or illness. But when to comes to preventing health problems, making a decision may be more difficult. While some people simply aren’t aware of the need for prevention, for others it’s the cost that can hold them back. In fact, one
Get your head around head lice Dealing with your child’s head lice can be frustrating when you get rid of them, only to find some months later that they’ve come back again. Lice have lived on human heads for thousands of years, so it’s often impossible to completely stop them. But you can help reduce
Constipation is very common in Australia. It affects up to 1 in 10 children and 1 in 5 adults. In addition to causing unpleasant symptoms, it may lead to complications. Constipation may also be a sign that you have a more serious underlying condition. What is constipation? Constipation is defined as having hard, dry stools
Arthritis is defined as a group of medical conditions affecting joints and nearby structures. There are 3 main types: osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis and gout. 1 Here’s the truth behind four common myths about arthritis. Myth 1 – Arthritis is an inevitable part of getting older Yes, arthritis is more likely the older you are. But
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