Health + Medicine Section Editor/Global Editor
Alexandra has worked in various media and journalism roles in Melbourne, London, and Jakarta. Prior to joining The Conversation she worked at Foreign Policy Think Tank, the Australia India Institute at The University of Melbourne.
Does your mental state affect recovery from illness and disease? We asked five experts
Oct 02, 2019 02:54 am UTC| Insights & Views Health
Many of those whove suffered from illness or disease would have received the advice to stay positive. Is this sage advice that can truly have a positive effect on health, or an added burden for someone who is already...
We asked five experts: is whitening bad for teeth?
Jul 28, 2019 11:08 am UTC| Insights & Views Health
If youre anything like me, celebrity smiles and Colgate ads make you feel guilty about your regular consumption of coffee, red wine, tea, and all the other fun things were told will stain our teeth. And the solution...
We asked five experts: should we nap during the day?
Apr 08, 2019 05:19 am UTC| Insights & Views Health
Often during the day I feel the need to have a bit of a lie-down. Whether its been a busy day, I didnt sleep well the night before, or for no particular reason I know of. But some will warn that youll be ruined for sleep...
We asked five experts: is vegetarianism healthier?
Mar 04, 2019 12:58 pm UTC| Health
Vegetarianism is on the rise in Australia, as many vegetarians will gladly tell you. While many people who eschew meat products do so for the sake of animals and the environment, were starting to learn more about the...
We asked five experts: should we use food as a reward for kids?
Oct 16, 2018 14:38 pm UTC| Insights & Views Life
Finding means of cajoling the kids into behaving in certain ways or doing things they dont want to do can be challenging. And most parents at some point would have offered up sweets as a reward for finishing veggies or...
We asked five experts: is it possible to catch up on sleep?
Aug 16, 2018 20:06 pm UTC| Insights & Views Health
Its Friday and youre clocking off, and after a few sleepless nights you want to tuck yourself up early and catch up on all the sleep youve lost. But does it really work that way? During sleep our memories from the day...
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