23
Apr
When I was holidaying in the Gold Coast with my family during the Easter Break, I was hoping for mindful retreat from all forms of work. However, I was rudely interrupted by a noisy jet flying above me as I lay in the sand, dragging along in the sky an advertisement for a Body Composition […]
18
Apr
It was ironic on this Easter weekend, that we received the sad news that Italian woman, Emma Morana, the world’s oldest person, died at age 117, when she stopped breathing in her home. She was believed to be the last surviving person born in the 1800’s and lived through three centuries. We are also learnt that […]
14
Apr
Dukan, Paleo, DASH, Atkins: they all sound like a list of the most unique baby names from the last century. But as you all probably know, they are some of 2017 news making diets. Are you confused about all the different diets that are gracing our screens and print media? A diet is full of promises and rules but which […]
13
Apr
Written by Medical & Mind Weight Loss psychiatrist, Dr Terence Chong. I was grateful for the invitation from Manningham council to be on their Community Forum panel this week entitled “Dementia – Prevent, Live, Plan“. Over 200 members of the public attended this event which was a testament to the importance of this topic. It […]
31
Mar
Findings show gradual weight loss no better than rapid weight loss. For decades Health professionals and dieticians have advised us that gradual weight loss in the treatment of obesity is the preferred method and was part of standard dietetic guidelines. It was widely believed that rapid weight loss methods would result in the individual regaining their weight quickly […]