I was invited to a formal a couple of the weeks ago and it was one of my most nerve-racking experiences! I was so nervous about my dress, my hair and whether I would know anyone because my date attended a different school. I had never been to a formal before which is why I and some of the other girls I saw and spoke to found out the hard way what’s right and what’s wrong in regards to a flawless formal! Instead of letting you go through the pain from sore feet or the orange of a bad fake tan, I’m going to share my little tips with you!
Did you know that majority of woman today don’t have a clue about what body shape or type they are and how to dress to accentuate their best assets? But with a few easy tips and little hints, I’m sure we can have you looking and feeling your best in no time! There are five main types of body shape, each with different characteristics. Now ladies, to really find your type and shape you have to be truthful with yourself and put yourself in the category that best defines you.
Australians are encouraged to become ‘swappers’ with a new government funded campaign titled Swap it, don’t stop it! which asks Aussies to swap their unhealthy snacks for a healthier option.
In 2008, the proportion of Australian adults who were overweight or obese was 61%, up from 56% in 1995. With a trend that continues to gain momentum!
Kristine Matheson (Kris) was diagnosed with incurable cancer, five years ago. Kris is now living proof that she cured herself of cancer and she wants to share her cancer curing information, with you.
Kris decided to cure herself by changing to a healthier lifestyle and diet rather than choosing radiation and chemotherapy. All Kris did was become healthy and active.
“People interested in the prevention and cure of cancer really do have a right to know that there may be a natural alternative to radiation and chemical therapy with their painful side effects, poor quality of living and short life expectancy,” she says.
Datamonitor has reported that the use of Allergan’s Botox (onabotulinumtoxinA) for the prophylactic treatment of chronic migraine may soon be introduced in Australia following UK approval this month. However, independent market analyst Datamonitor suggests that approval is far from guaranteed and assuming a positive outcome, reimbursement challenges will provide Allergan with an ongoing headache.
Martin Adams, healthcare analyst at Datamonitor comments that “Approval in the UK for Allergan’s Botox (onabotulinumtoxinA) for the prevention of chronic migraine bodes well for the US and other EU filings but even so there remain significant hurdles for the company to overcome.”
The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners has welcomed a recent government-funded increase in maternity training for rural and remote GPs.
The funding will assist GP training in obstetric services and is offered through subsidies to GPs who qualify for the program. The funding boost is in response to the government’s Maternity Services Review report, which found there was a need to improve the choices available to pregnant women, including better access to high quality maternity services and more support for the maternity services workforce. This is particularly needed in rural and remote Australia.
RCPA has explained that “one of Australia’s best known Pathologists and stem cell researchers, Professor John Rasko, has been honoured by the Academy of Medicine of Singapore with the title of Visiting Academician.”
Professor John Rasko a Fellow of the Royal College of Pathologists Australasia (RCPA) is the foundation Director of the Department of Cell and Molecular Therapies at Sydney’s Royal Prince Alfred Hospital. Professor Rasko also leads the Gene and Stem Cell Therapy program at the University of Sydney’s Centenary Institute.
Often being diagnosed with an illness, of any type, can be overwhelming; especially with the average consultation, with your doctor taking only 12 minutes. The short consultation and shock can often make it difficult to remember what questions to ask; NPS has developed a checklist of what you should know before starting a new medicine.
A study by Australian Scholarships Group (ASG) has revealed the bill for parents of sending their children born in 2011, to school. National Total Schooling Costs for a Child Born in 2011–Metropolitan compared to Regional Costs The survey shows parents living in metropolitan areas can expect to pay up to $80,000 if they choose a government education setting for their children’s future schooling, $217,000 for systemic (eg Catholic) schooling or up to $415,000 for private schooling.
Whereas parents living in regional areas experience reduced costs of up to $68,000 if they choose a government education setting, $165,000 for systemic (eg Catholic) schooling or up to $303,000 for private schooling.
When New South Wales policewoman Alison Fahey was diagnosed with thyroid cancer at the age of 27, it shattered her life the way she knew it. On her own admission, she’s never been the same person since. But it’s taught Alison a lesson she’d like everyone to heed: don’t think cancer can’t affect you, because it doesn’t discriminate. “Good, bad, fat or thin, you or someone you love can get cancer at any time,” she says.
It’s also taught Alison to become more focused and to set goals. That’s one of the reasons she’s set her sights on a challenge of a very different kind: inspiring young Australians to join her on a fundraising climb of Africa’s Mount Kilimanjaro.
The Complementary Healthcare Council (CHC) would like to advise members and consumers not to panic over the recent publication in the British Medical Journal and articles in the media about calcium supplements and an increased risk of heart disease. The reports are based on research published last year by Prof. Ian Reid, from the University of Auckland, NZ.
The Auckland study reviewed 11 studies of people taking calcium without vitamin D. The review found calcium supplements were associated with about a 30 per cent increased risk of heart attack. However, the review did not clearly define if the 36 women who presented with heart attacks (verse 22 on placebo) had the same degree of atherosclerosis or cardiovascular disease risk factors before taking the supplement. In addition, when evaluating these results it is important to consider that the total calcium intakes of the participants in these trials were up to 2400 mg per day (dietary calcium plus supplements).
Cinema marriage proposals are a unique choice for nervous grooms-to-be and with Valentine’s Day on the horizon, Event Cinemas and Birch Carroll & Coyle Gold Class cinemas are gearing up for the year’s biggest love fest.
“With some of history’s best love stories and proposals played out on the big screen, it’s no wonder that the cinema experience is the romantic choice for many marriage proposals, first dates, blind dates and date night away from the kids. Especially when the couple experience the luxury of Gold Class,” said Amy Landy, Queensland Promotions Manager for AHL, owners of Event Cinemas.
The George Institute for Global Health has reported that “Traffic Light Labelling to help consumers identify healthier food products was one of the key recommendations of the Blewett committee report published last week. Many public health groups welcome this recommendation. However, in a direct attempt to subvert the process, the Australian Food and Grocery Council (AFGC) yesterday launched a new campaign promoting its controversial Daily Intake Guide labelling scheme - widely criticized by public interest groups as not adequately protecting consumers health.”
As the nominations for the 83rd Academy Awards were officially announced in January you could hear the cheers, Australia wide. Especially as Jacki Weaver has received a ‘Best Supporting Actress’ nomination for her stellar performance in Animal Kingdom.
Shaun Tan’s The Lost Thing has been nominated for ‘Best Short Film (Animation)’ whilst Javier Barden has received a nomination for his powerful role in Biutiful, which has also been recognised in the ‘Best Foreign Language Film’ category.
In the ‘Best Documentary Feature’ category, Gasland and Exit Through the Gift Shop have also been nominated.
I admit it, I love texting! I’m sure the phone company regrets allowing me to sign up for ‘free sms’! One in 10 Australians send more than 10 SMS messages a day and I honestly believe I send at least three or even four times that…
I’m a fan of abbreviations, nothing too crazy; but I do like shortening words to ensure a smaller text message. What I do absolutely despise is an SMS full of abbreviations – to the point that you cannot comprehend what the message is meant to say!
Did you know that majority of woman today don’t have a clue about what body shape or type they are and how to dress to accentuate their best assets?
Australians are encouraged to become ‘swappers’ with a new government funded campaign titled Swap it, don’t stop it! which asks Aussies to swap their unhealthy snacks for a healthier option.
Kristine Matheson (Kris) was diagnosed with incurable cancer, five years ago. Kris is now living proof that she cured herself of cancer and she wants to share her cancer curing information, with you.
When New South Wales policewoman Alison Fahey was diagnosed with thyroid cancer at the age of 27, it shattered her life the way she knew it. On her own admission, she’s never been the same person since. But it’s taught Alison a lesson she’d like everyone to heed: don’t think cancer can’t affect you, because it doesn’t discriminate. “Good, bad, fat or thin, you or someone you love can get cancer at any time,” she says. 
The Complementary Healthcare Council (CHC) would like to advise members and consumers not to panic over the recent publication in the British Medical Journal and articles in the media about calcium supplements and an increased risk of heart disease. The reports are based on research published last year by Prof. Ian Reid, from the University of Auckland, NZ.
The George Institute for Global Health has reported that “Traffic Light Labelling to help consumers identify healthier food products was one of the key recommendations of the Blewett committee report published last week. Many public health groups welcome this recommendation. However, in a direct attempt to subvert the process, the Australian Food and Grocery Council (AFGC) yesterday launched a new campaign promoting its controversial Daily Intake Guide labelling scheme - widely criticized by public interest groups as not adequately protecting consumers health.”
As the nominations for the 83rd Academy Awards were officially announced in January you could hear the cheers, Australia wide. Especially as Jacki Weaver has received a ‘Best Supporting Actress’ nomination for her stellar performance in Animal Kingdom. 
I admit it, I love texting! I’m sure the phone company regrets allowing me to sign up for ‘free sms’! One in 10 Australians send more than 10 SMS messages a day and I honestly believe I send at least three or even four times that…