WEEK 37 (2023) – Plastics in the Environment and Our Health

WEEK 37 (2023) – Plastics in the Environment and Our Health

Like so many of my friends, I’ve finally taken up running. Although I’ve always exercised, I’ve not run much before. The thought of becoming a runner was daunting, so I decided to do a couch to 5km. I also signed up for a 5km fun run in October to keep me motivated....
WEEK 36 (2023) – A Week of Gastro/Stomach Bugs

WEEK 36 (2023) – A Week of Gastro/Stomach Bugs

It’s been a week and a half of gastro (stomach bugs) here at my house in Melbourne, so I apologise for the brief email! The usual domino effect occurred: one child gets it, then the next, then my husband. For some reason, I have managed to dodge it, but I have felt...
WEEK 34 (2023) – Is Alcohol Causing More Harm Than We Think?

WEEK 34 (2023) – Is Alcohol Causing More Harm Than We Think?

Is Alcohol Causing More Harm Than We Think? Alcohol is the most socially accepted drug, with the majority of people treating it as a normal part of adult social life. I personally have never had a great relationship with alcohol. I suffered awful hangovers as a...
WEEK 34 (2023) – Animals in Your Life

WEEK 34 (2023) – Animals in Your Life

I hope this email finds you in good health and high spirits! Should we get a dog…? That is the question being asked in my house at the moment. The kids both want one, as do I. My husband is being a little more…. undecided. Pets are often said to make a home. I grew up...