How to cope with extreme heat days without racking up the aircon bills Even without air conditioning, there are still many things you can do to prepare for extreme heat and stay comfortable on hot days. Summer in Australia is getting hotter. Extreme heat events, with...
Living with ADHD: how I learned to make distraction work for me Even today, 20 years after my childhood diagnosis of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), I am still keenly aware of how my attention wavers, lapses or holds differently from that of most...
I didn’t want to spoil the family holiday – and other reasons why men don’t visit the Doctor Harry was with his family catching a few waves in the surf when he felt a heavy aching in both arms. The same pain he had a day or so beforehand after yard...
The warning signs of prostate cancer According to current statistics, prostate cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in men, with around one in seven men being diagnosed with it by the age of 85. It’s more common in older men, with 63 per cent diagnosed in men...
Five health checks for men One of the best ways to take care of yourself is to have regular health checks with your doctor. Even if you feel well or don’t have any symptoms you’re concerned about, you should make time for regular check-ups. This is because some...
