Salt in your diet – mythbusters
Salt is made up of two minerals - sodium and chloride. Only a small amount is needed in your diet for good health. However, unfortunately myths about salt make it easy to eat too much. Myth (1) – Humans have always added salt For most of human evolution we mostly ate...
Mismatched libido – when a woman wants more
Men are always ready for sex, while women pretend to have headaches – that's the stereotype of mismatched libido in heterosexual relationships. But for some couples it's actually women who want sex more often. A recent study surveyed Australian men and women...
Keep an eye on iodine intake
Iodine is an important mineral for the foetus during pregnancy, babies and children. While only a tiny amount is required for their health, iodine deficiency is a medical condition that can still easily occur. Iodine is used to make hormones by the thyroid gland,...
Waking up to insomnia
Insomnia is defined as having a problem with sleeping. The symptoms include feeling tired, drowsiness, poor concentration and memory, and depressed mood. It is a common medical condition, affecting up to one in three Australians. However the type of insomnia...