Many physicians are aware of sleep apnea as a problem in men, but it seems that women have just as many problems as well. A study from Uppsala and Umea University published in the European Respiratory Journal discovered that women are almost as likely as men to...

Balance bikes for kids are hugely popular as they are so easy for small children to learn to ride quickly. The idea of a balance bike is very simple, a small bicycle frame, with the pedals removed and made in sizes small enough that even young toddlers can have...

Medical experts recommend that it is healthy for your kid to participate in physical exercise such as games. There are many game options available that a child can be interested. However, most children like playing football. Despite the fact that the physical activity...

Teeth are an important part of your health whether you are an adult or a baby. It may seem a bit unnecessary but maintaining proper care of teeth even in young children, is crucial for teeth development and health later in life. Even though children lose their...

May 15-21 is Food Allergy Awareness Week. With one in every ten Australian children and two in every hundred adults suffering from at least one food allergy, awareness of food allergies grows ever more important. It’s estimated that every three minutes someone...

If you’ve ever felt a little worried, scared about something even, then you’ll know how unpleasant that feeling can be. It might feel as though you can’t think of anything else, you can’t concentrate, you can’t eat, and you experience a butterfly-like...

Dr. Rachael Veronesi, a Northern Beaches Chiropractor, sees a number of young children at her Neurobalance Clinic who have Plagiocephaly, a condition often considered as cosmetic.It is also referred to as ‘flat head syndrome’ and can arise in the womb,...

If you are parent or guardian to a child suffering from ADHD, you will understand the challenges and frustrations that this can cause. The key is of course recognising traits and finding ways to counterbalance them in your child’s life, however education and...

Pregnancy is a miracle, a time when a growing baby develops inside the womb and all manner of wonderful things occur. Despite this happy time, expectant mothers go through a variety of bodily and hormonal changes, which can all work together to make this supposedly...

Back pain is one of the most frequent complaints in the world regardless of nationality, gender or occupation.  In Australia alone, about 3 million people go to a healthcare specialist for back pain every year and that’s approximately one in four Australians...