Blueberries are not only good for you – they’re also good for the Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden Foundation! Delectable on their own (by the handful!), with yoghurt, in smoothies, or atop pancakes, blueberries are rich in vitamin C, as well as minerals for healthy bones and...
Keen to celebrate Halloween this year? Get creative and crafty with these fun ideas. From classic ghosts to quirky fruit inspired outfits and tasty treats....
Playing games with your pelvic floor could be a useful exercise for urinary incontinence, reports Mischa Bongers Many of us have heard of “Kegels” or pelvic floor exercises, and probably have a vague sense we should be doing more of them. For many women, our social...
Diane Johnson comes to understand that asking for a little help from our friends is not a sign of failure. While raising toddler twins and a primary-school age child, all boys, I would often hear comments that made me cringe. “My mother is coming for the...
On 15 October 2022– International Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Day – a new website from Monash University and Miscarriage Australia was launched. It fills a gap in Australia by providing evidence-based information and research for those affected by miscarriage. In Australia, around 285 miscarriages occur every...
Kate Triglone reflects on the importance of children being brought up surrounded by love and encouragement, and the damaging effects of fear and tension. Today I saw an irate woman slap someone in a supermarket, yet I did nothing. Neither did any of the other shoppers...
It’s hurting their mental health, report researchers Dr Tania King and Jennifer Ervin Billions of hours are spent in unpaid labour across the globe every day. It's a burden that is disproportionately shouldered by women. But in comparison to paid work, unpaid labour is an under-researched topic,...
Has this ever happened to you? asks Dr Erica Coslor and Edward Hyatt You arranged to work extra hours during the previous month so you can attend a family wedding over a long weekend. Even though you triple-checked with your supervisor - weeks in advance -...
Celebrating the launch of her new book, The Fast Five, join Donna Hay for a FREE online cooking class and taste your way through some of her ultimate favourite recipes. Almond And Haloumi Crumbed Schnitzels With Creamed Spinach Serves 4 INGREDIENTS 4 chicken schnitzels (600g) ¼ cup (90g) grated haloumi 1...
Did you know the average Australian purchases 27kgs of textile per year and throws out 23kg? Monash Business School students are diverting up to two tonnes of textiles from landfill by encouraging the community to donate unwanted clothing and textile items, and teaching students as young...
