Mar 6, 2024 | The Third Act
If you’re experiencing perimenopausal symptoms, the first step to getting the right support is booking a consultation with your GP. No one is better equipped to help navigate what you’re experiencing and develop a treatment plan that considers your whole health,...
Mar 6, 2024 | Household health, What We're Talking About
Mark Patrick Taylor, Macquarie University and Gabriel Filippelli, IUPUI You probably clean your shoes if you step in something muddy or disgusting (please pick up after your dog!). But when you get home, do you always de-shoe at the door? Plenty of Australians don’t....
Mar 4, 2024 | The Third Act
Just like puberty, the age we start perimenopause, and the severity of our symptoms varies greatly. “I’ve had patients who barely notice any changes at all and others who experience severe symptoms that aren’t reduced by medication,” says Geelong-based...
Mar 1, 2024 | The Third Act, Women's Health
We’re well versed when it comes to the importance of checking our breasts for lumps. If we notice any changes to freckles or moles, most of us know to head straight to the doctor. But how do you react when you have a change in your menstrual cycle? If you’re like most...
Mar 1, 2024 | The Third Act, Women's Health
Perimenopause: an inevitable, perfectly natural part of life for those of us with a uterus. But, it doesn’t mean it’s a welcome, easy transition. Hot flushes, brain fog, low libido and roller coaster emotions, we’re looking at you. Scientifically, it’s the stage...
Feb 28, 2024 | Healthy Eating, What We're Talking About
Lauren Ball, The University of Queensland and Emily Burch, Southern Cross University You’ve probably seen recent claims online seed oils are “toxic” and cause inflammation, cancer, diabetes and heart disease. But what does the research say? Overall, if you’re worried...
Feb 28, 2024 | Urinary Health, Women's Health
Urinary tract infections (UTIs) happen when bacteria sneak into the urinary system, causing pain and frequent trips to the bathroom. Chronic UTIs take this to the next level, coming back repeatedly or never fully going away despite treatment. Chronic UTIs are...
Feb 28, 2024 | Healthy Eating, What We're Talking About
Laura Marchese, Deakin University and Katherine Livingstone, Deakin University If you’re thinking about buying plant-based foods, a trip to the supermarket can leave you bewildered. There are plant-based burgers, sausages and mince. The fridges are loaded with...
Feb 27, 2024 | The Third Act news
Athalie Redwood-Brown, Nottingham Trent University and Jennifer Wilson, University of Derby Many women begin experiencing symptoms of the menopause around age 50. As hormones begin to fluctuate and change, women might start experiencing a range of symptoms, such as...
Feb 22, 2024 | No Silly Questions, The Third Act, Women's Health
It’s the transition leading up to menopause but perimenopause is actually a life stage in its own right. So here we are, answering the questions you’ve always wanted to ask about what really happens before menopause. What’s the difference between...
