Yogurt Keeps Your Tummy and Heart Happy
Christa Nicola According to new research from the University of South Australia, people’s daily dollop of yogurt in the morning could help lower high blood pressure. A study in partnership with the University of Maine examined the correlation between yogurt...
Wellness Corner – All the Favourite Trends
Sydney Observer Contributor Vitamin C Serum Taking care of our skin through elaborate care routines is still as prominent as ever, but has now been simplified. Instead of applying various and elaborate skincare items to your face, the use of vitamin C serum, which is...
5 Benefits of Cherries
Jodie Wolf When in need of something sweet, we often reach for fruit. One of the nation’s favourites are cherries which are not only delectable but brimming with vitamins and minerals that can have significant benefits to your health. The late 19th Century saw these...
Dentist Q&A: Manual Vs Electric Toothbrushes?
Dr Ian Sweeney Good oral hygiene starts with a toothbrush. The Australian Dental Association (ADA) recommends twice-daily brushing for at least two minutes, whilst using a toothbrush with soft bristles. Dentists frequently get asked whether it is best to use a manual...
Taking Skin Health Seriously
By Sara Zarriello Skin is the largest organ to make up our body. We treat it like it’s the jar that holds the cookies inside. Skin conditions are more prevalent than you may think. Awareness about acne and eczema is high, especially as many people experience these...
COVID-19 and Dentistry
Even before COVID-19, the rate of dental decay in Australia was increasing, particularly in children. Australian figures show approximately 33% of children less than 5 years of age have dental decay in their baby teeth, while approximately 50% of children aged 12 have...
Easy At Home Exercises
Sara Zarriello Keeping fit and feeling good has never been easier, with quick at home exercises at the click of a button. Check out these links to some of the best and easiest at home exercises accessible to everyone. For Yoga Fanatics This is a 20-minute home yoga...
Supporting your Loved Ones in Lockdown
Madeleine Taplin As lockdown drags on for millions of people across Australia, many family and friends are wondering how best to help ensure their loved ones are maintaining a good state of wellbeing. In Sydney, this recent lockdown has been the longest the state has...
Healthy Escapism
Sara Zarriello Since the very beginning of the pandemic, we have been restricted. This has potentially made for some very unproductive and negative behaviours to arise. So how do we master our emotions through positive outlets? Healthy escapism could be the answer....
How to Spark Joy Amid Lockdown Blues
Isabella Ross Use Your ‘Good Things’ Whether it’s lighting the fancy beeswax candle that cost you a fortune, using your fabulous fine china for a lockdown Sunday lunch with the family household or finally testing out a luxurious sheet mask, there are a million ways to...
COVID-19 Testing North Shore Locations
Hornsby Clinical Labs Pathology Drive-through clinic 7 Jersey Street, Carpark of the former Northern Institute of Sydney, 2077, HornsbyCarpark of the former Northern Institute of Sydney.Appointments are not required Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Hospital Building 8, Level 2,...
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With current COVID restrictions and lockdown, the Black Dog Institute is reaching out to those who have been left feeling unable to cope following the pandemic. Whether it is because you have been left in financial difficulties, are struggling to secure work or are...
