Pets
Wound Care for Dogs
A wound refers to a puncture, abrasion, and/or musculoskeletal injury. Dogs can incur wounds in their natural settings, and from animal encounters. Knowing basic first aid for dogs can help you treat their wounds at home, or stop their condition from deteriorating before professional help arrives.
Pets
Paw Care for Dogs
A dog paw injury is a common occurrence, and thankfully is typically not life-threatening. Injuries to paw can be managed using basic pet first aid principles.
Mental Health
Depression Explained
Depression is a type of mental health condition generally characterised by persistent low moods. Depression is more than just feeling sad - it can have a significant impact on people's livelihoods. However, there are several treatment options available.
Mental Health
How Sleep Impacts Mental Health
The connection between mental health and sleep is reciprocal. Just as mental health conditions can impact the quality of sleep, poor sleep can trigger mental health conditions. However, there are ways to improve your sleep quality.
Mental Health
Tips for Coping with Postpartum Depression
Postpartum depression is a type of clinical depression that can occur up to 12 months after childbirth . It can trigger feelings of worthlessness and persistent fatigue. However, there are numerous coping tips available to help you feel more like your old self.
Bites and Stings
Need-to-Know Facts about the Funnel-web Spider
Funnel-web spiders are commonly found along the eastern coast of Australia. They are one of the most dangerous spiders in the world, and have been attributed to numerous human fatalities. So how do you successfully treat a Funnel-web spider bite? Let's take a look.
Bites and Stings
The Tarantula | Spider Facts
Tarantulas are well-known across the world. Not just because they are widely distributed, but also because they regularly appear on the silver screen. But are tarantulas just as aggressive and deadly as we have been led to believe?
Bites and Stings
The Black House Spider | Spider Facts
The Black house spider is an unexpected house guest in most Australian homes. Though they are generally timid in nature, and prefer to hang out in their web away from predators, Black house spider bites should not be underestimated.
Bites and Stings
Trapdoor Spiders: The Tunnel-building Arachnid
Trapdoor spiders are widely distributed across the world, though the most well-known species can be found in Australia and the United States. They are often confused with Funnel-web spiders. But are they just as dangerous? Let's take a look.
Health Statistics
Comparing COVID-10 to Other Pandemics
COVID-19 is one of the first pandemics to drastically impact modern society. However, it is not the first pandemic in human history. Civilisations in times past have been plagued with Smallpox and the Spanish Flu, which share many similarities with COVID-19.
Mental Health
Warning Signs of Mental Illness
Mental health issues refer to any kind of problem with how we think, feel, or behave, while mental illness refers to diagnosable health conditions. There are numerous differences between the two, including their symptoms and treatments.
Mental Health
17 Tips for Managing the Holiday Blues
During the holidays, some people can experience feelings of stress, loneliness, and depression. This condition is colloquially termed the 'holiday blues'. However, there are several coping tips available to help you enjoy the holiday season.