If you’ve ever felt like you’re running on empty, constantly juggling a million tasks, and wondering how much longer you can keep going, you’re not alone. That overwhelming fatigue, the ongoing stress that never seems to fade, and the feeling of being pulled in every direction has a name, parental burnout.
Free bleeding is gaining traction as a preferred method for women menstruating, but it’s also getting backlash. What is it and why is it so popular?
Nine-year-old Fraser Suggate was initially told he had gastro and anxiety, but thanks to his mother’s unwavering determination, the real and more sinister diagnosis was finally uncovered. “Go get a second opinion, a third, go get a fourth opinion until you’re completely satisfied. If I had taken the word of other people I may not have my son with me.”
Nothing prepares you for the death of your parent. There’s no handbook on grief, no…
Media has a knack for painting people with ADHD as hyperactive troublemakers, all-energy and no focus, leaving us to assume that anyone with ADHD is bound to be a handful. But did you know that there are some incredible ADHD superpowers that really set us apart from the rest?
Nightclub bouncer James Johnson was told by doctors he wouldn’t make it to his 40th birthday if he kept vaping. He vaped continuously for the past 18 months as ‘something to do’ and would constantly puff away on his vape during his shifts.
Mum Rebecca decided to treat her 15yo daughter Laylah to acrylics ahead of her year 11 Prom. Initially they looked great. Laylah accidentally bumped her fingers and two of the artificial nails tore up into the nail bed. Her mum has an important warning to ensure you don’t get caught by nail salons using cheap products.
Ever feel like you’re dragging through the week, only to catch up on sleep during the weekend? It can feel like you’re always on the backfoot, trying to catch up on sleep and get your body clock back in line. I hear you! Chances are it’s social jet lag.
In sad news that has touched hearts around the world, beloved actress Shannen Doherty, known for her iconic roles in ‘Beverly Hills, 90210’ and ‘Charmed,’ has passed away at the age of 53. For many of us, Shannen was a familiar face, someone who brought characters to life and, in doing so, became a part of our lives too.
Little Chase begged his mum to sing You Are My Sunshine to him, despite his mum saying it always made him cry. She’d sung it to him every day since he was born, so it had so much meaning. Mum agreed and it didn’t take long for his little bottom lip to quiver and the happy tears to flow! It’s so super darn cute, you can feel the overwhelming love and security he feels when he hears this tune.
Japan has long been renowned for its approach to health and nutrition, which is deeply rooted in its culture and education system. On my recent trip to Japan as a guest of Yakult, I learnt very quickly how the Japanese prioritise nutrition from an early age, ensuring it becomes a lifelong habit, and I think we could learn by taking a leaf out of their book!
Today my son came home complaining of a blocked nose, headache and facial pressure. I told him he most likely had sinusitis or a sinus infection due to a cold he’d been battling for a week. Are sinus infections contagious? I wasn’t 100% sure on anything about sinus infections, other than I know they can really hurt.