Debate continues regarding the harm to young minds and brain formation from media and phone use. All predicted and restriction suggested, which was ignored and today our children feel the brunt of the ignorance of those who made the decisions over a decade ago.   Our children pay the price as phone scrolling, brainwashing becomes addictive. Resulting in brain overload from demand. Person naturally feels overwhelmed emotionally. Psychologically skewed living takes place with n

Despite many calls for better birth experiences we start 2026 with headlines that Australian practices around birth are failing women. Unfortunately a global problem and not exclusive to Australia. I have reported, written and spoken about birth trauma for over a decade. Women and their infants suffer daily, professionals declare not enough is known, not recognised and no data exists to quantify the percentage of women affected, with a suspected 70% of women being affected. A

Mental health concerns are widespread for both adults and children, with increasing rates of probable mental health conditions observed in young people, particularly in UK. Rates of mental disorders in children (aged 8-16) rose from 1 in 8 in 2017 to over 1 in 6 by 2023, while adult access to mental health treatment in England has also doubled in the same period. Data indicates 1 in 4 adults are living with a mental health condition. Of course the underlying factors of anxiet

World Mental Health Day reminds us that emotional well-being is not just a personal issue it ripples out into home, family and workplace with far-reaching consequences often unrecognised. Recent data shows that mental ill-health costs the UK economy an estimated  £117.9 billion annually  through absenteeism, lost productivity, and staff turnover. 1 in 6 employees experience underlying common mental health conditions such as anxiety and depression, yet stigma and lack of supp

What Parents Need to Know - The Scope of the Problem Eczema (Atopic Dermatitis)  is one of the most common chronic childhood conditions. Global  prevalence :  Eczema  affects approximately 10% to 20% of children and 2% to 10% of adults worldwide. (National Eczema Association). | Around  1 in 5 children  in the UK (and globally up to 20% under age 11) are affected. ·  It often begins before age 5, with 60% of cases starting in infancy. · Symptoms include red, itchy, inflamed

Job strain is linked to 81% increase to risk of heart issues.   We already know that being under appreciated in any situation is harmful to our self-esteem and especially bad for office morale. A new Canadian study has found when not acknowledged or appreciated it is bad for our physical heart. The study recognised this type of social interaction and behaviour as harmful to our heart health.   The effort-reward-imbalance in the work place , where workers are pressured with w