Health & Wellbeing Archives

The short-sightedness epidemic in children: should parents be worried and what can we do about it?

February 22, 2023

With the last 2 years of on-again, off-again home-schooling and more laptop and computer work than ever, many parents are worried their children are becoming more and more short-sighted. Fortunately, there are now interventions that can help reduce the progression of short-sightedness. What is short-sightedness and why should we care? Short-sightedness often develops during childhood and continues to progress until physical growth stops. Short-sightedness is typically caused by accelerated growth of the eye which causes blurred distance vision. In turn, this predisposes the eye to potentially serious conditions such as retinal degenerations/detachments and glaucoma later in life. What interventions are…

by jay

Health & Wellbeing, Inspiration

7 Practical Self-Care Tips For Busy Mums

February 20, 2023

Everyone needs a bit of self-care, but none moreso than a busy mum. Whether you’re working or staying at home, have one child or five, there are so many priorities for a mum. If work is also in the mix, then daily organisation and problem-solving are absolute must-have skills. It’s no surprise that busy mums eventually hit a wall and go searching for self-care. The problem, many mothers don’t know where to start as they prioritise themselves so infrequently. But it doesn’t have to be this way; self care can be as simple as adopting new habits or taking a…

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Health & Wellbeing, Parks & Playgrounds

New female changerooms at Trumper Oval to encourage more local girls to play sport

February 8, 2023

Mayor Susan Wynne was overjoyed to join NSW Sports Minister Alister Henskens, local members Alex Greenwich and Gabrielle Upton, and representatives of the AFL to announce the new female changeroom facilities at Trumper Oval last week. Easts Bulldogs Junior AFL Club has received a $310,000 grant from NSW Office of Sport for the changeroom upgrade. Council has contributed an additional $40,000 and AFL NSW another $37,000. The upgrade will include a complete renewal of the changerooms, toilets (including a new accessible public toilet), showers and umpiring areas to improve accessibility and safety for female members, those with a disability as…

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Health & Wellbeing, Parks & Playgrounds

5 off-the-beaten-track walks in Randwick City

February 1, 2023

With summer in full swing, the coastal walk can get pretty crowded. To steer clear of crowds and go off the beaten track , we’ve found five lesser-known areas for you to put one foot in front of the other. Take the stairs If you’ve spent anytime in Coogee, you’re well aware of how hilly it is. Regular exercisers are familiar with the South Coogee stairs near Cairo Street, but they can get crowded. Yet just further south is another (albeit not as long) set of stairs that you can tackle with fewer crowds. Find the top of them at…

by jay

Food, Health & Wellbeing, Inspiration

How to grow your own food if you rent

January 31, 2023

Tips to start an edible garden with mobile gardens, planters and pots. Growing your own flowers, herbs, seeds, berries and plants can give you a great source of healthy food. Not only does it make you feel good and helps you save money, it also reduces waste and contributes to a greener city. Renters need to keep their properties in their current condition. But most landlords are more than happy for tenants to add in a little care.Kick start your edible garden by booking into an Edible gardens for renters workshop on Saturday 11 February. This 2½ hour workshop is perfect…

by jay

Food, Health & Wellbeing

5 Health Benefits of Taking a Break from Alcohol

January 23, 2023

It’s no secret taking a break from alcohol is good for you, but what happens to your body when you stop drinking alcohol? Here we explore the top 5 health benefits of changing your drinking habits, whether taking a break or giving up alcohol for good. Better Sleep Your body’s physiological balance is fundamentally maintained by the sleep-wake cycle. When we add a few alcoholic drinks to our system, the body absorbs the alcohol into our bloodstream. The enzymes in our liver get to work and start to metabolise the alcohol, but it takes time… We have all been there….

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Health & Wellbeing, Kids, School holidays

Learn how to spot a rip with Dr Rip

December 18, 2022

This fascinating, entertaining and multiple award winning presentation by Australia’s best known surf scientist, Dr Rob Brander is not to be missed! Nicknamed ‘Dr Rip’ because of his habit of throwing purple dye into rip currents, the presentation covers how beaches work, how to spot deadly rip currents, and importantly how to get out of one. Keep safe in the surf this summer by understanding your favourite beaches better. You’ll learn how to ‘read’ the conditions of the beach and surf by attending this informative and entertaining presentation. What they said: “Just want to say I’ve been swimming at the beach since…

by jay

Health & Wellbeing, Kids, Parenting, School holidays

Randwick City and Waverley councils launch Float to Survive to reduce national drownings

December 7, 2022

Randwick City and Waverley councils have joined forces to pilot a new water safety campaign aimed at reducing the record number of drownings in Australia. Float to Survive promotes floating as the best chance of survival for swimmers who get into trouble in the water and will be launched today 1 December 2022, in partnership with the University of NSW (UNSW) Beach Safety Research Group for the start of summer. Randwick City Mayor, Dylan Parker and Waverley Mayor, Paula Masselos, said the ‘Float to Survive’ message will be tested across the two local government areas which are home to some of Australia’s busiest and most dangerous beaches based on…

by jay

Health & Wellbeing, Inspiration

A VET’S GUIDE TO KEEPING YOUR PET SAFE THIS CHRISTMAS

November 21, 2022

It’s no secret that we love to include our pets in the festivities over the Christmas holidays. In fact, 57 per cent of all pet parents admit they include their fur babies in Christmas photos, according to PETstock’s Pet Parent Survey 2022 . While the holidays are fun for humans, they can present a lot of dangers to our furry family members, especially if you’re decorating the home and hosting parties. With Christmas around the corner, PETstock Vet Dr Kathy Macmillan has compiled her top tips for keeping pets happy and safe. CHRISTMAS TREE Supervision – Make sure curious pets…

by jay

Health & Wellbeing, Parenting

Orthodontics: Why and When?

November 18, 2022

WHY? Orthodontics is the dental specialty of moving and aligning teeth to a better aesthetic and functional position. Straight teeth may allow for better brushing, less food traps and healthier teeth and gums. The follow on effects of this can include a healthier mouth, less dental problems, fresher breath, potentially improved breathing and speaking behaviours, and greater self confidence – just to name a few! As such, it is never too late to seek orthodontic treatment to not only improve your smile and confidence, but potentially improve the function, and longevity of your teeth. There is a general misconception that…

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