Nutrition Facts labels provide useful information about how nutritious a food is, but can be overwhelming. A single score could help make healthy grocery shopping more approachable.
As cardiovascular disease continues to affect millions worldwide, adapting heart health education to reflect cultural realities is a practical, patient-centred strategy for improving health outcomes.
To identify threats to the health of mothers and children, birth cohort studies look at groups of moms and their babies from birth or even earlier and follow them for many years.
For healthy aging, it’s crucial to distinguish between lifespan and healthspan: the amount of time for which a person is healthy within their lifespan. Maintaining muscle is key to a longer healthspan.
Gelato is the Italian word for any type of ice cream. But in Australia, gelato refers to the frozen dessert of Italian origin. No wonder it’s confusing.
Heart-healthy diets are vital in cardiac rehab, but cost, complex guidelines and cultural barriers can make them hard to follow. Community support and personalized, affordable plans can help.
Not all children with high weight will have health consequences. But if your child experiences headaches, trouble sleeping or joint pain, it might be time to see your GP.
Health at every size promotes mindful eating and lifestyle behaviours to pursue health and wellness, without focusing on weight loss. Here’s how it compares to traditional weight-loss approaches.
Does your toddler only want to eat beige or white foods? You’re not alone. Half of children go through a stage of picky eating, peaking at age three. Here’s how to tackle some common food aversions.