Health

Mon Jul 17

The brain and the gut talk to each other: how fixing one could help the other

Written by Antonina Mikocka-Walus, Senior Lecturer in Health Psychology, Deakin University

People with chronic bowel conditions may need to use the toilet 20 to 30 times a day.daveynin/Flickr, CC BY

It’s widely recognised that emotions can directly affect stomach function. As early as 1915, influential physiologist Walter Cannon noted that stomach functions are changed in animals when frightened. The same is true for humans. Those...

Making the Switch: How Hard is Gas Stove Installation?
If you're thinking about leaving electricity behind to have a gas stove installed, there's a lot you need to consider. Whether it's a question of ongoing costs with your fuel source or the…
What is the best Ethernet Cable to satisfy your networking needs?
Whether you are a seasoned IT professional or a novice enthusiast, understanding something about ethernet cables can significantly impact the performance and reliability of your network in…
A History of the AFL Grand Final
The AFL Grand Final is the biggest and most important sporting event on the calendar. It is a sort of Superbowl for Australian Rules Football. Traditionally held on the last Saturday in Se…
ADVANTAGES OF REUSABLE CUPS
Takeaway coffee, like phones, seems to have taken over everyone's lives. When strolling down some crowded street or sitting in a library, half of the people around will be drinking coffee fr…
United celebrates introduction of 787-9 Dreamliner on Sydney routes with fare sale.
American Dream Takes Flight! SYDNEY, Sept. 02, 2015 – United Airlines today announced special fares between Sydney and Los Angeles, Las Vegas, San Francisco, New York City, Vancouver, Ca…