A Sydney Morning Herald article this week delivered a brutal truth: almost half of the Australian diet now consists of ultra-processed foods — and the consequences are hitting every major measure of health, longevity, productivity and wellbeing. This isn’t about the...
Why early detection matters for Australia’s workforce and long-term wellbeing Type 2 diabetes rarely announces itself. Unlike Type 1 diabetes, which is a chronic auto immune disease and usually appears suddenly, Type 2 diabetes develops through a much more gradual...
Each November, as World Diabetes Day rolls around, the same slogans echo: “Eat better. Move more. Get checked.” Yet despite three decades of awareness campaigns, and general health advice, the Type 2 diabetes epidemic continues to accelerate. In Australia alone, more...
Every October, Australians come together to recognise National Mental Health Week, a time to reflect on the importance of mental health, reduce stigma, and explore ways we can better support ourselves and each other. The week culminates on October 10th with World...
Sugar has long been sold as harmless fun — a “treat” for kids after sport, a bribe for good behaviour, a birthday party staple. Parents often think of it as a small indulgence. But here’s the uncomfortable truth: sugar is no longer just an occasional treat. It’s...