Women's Health Australia November 2022

Years ago, when I was feeling lost and I had no idea what I wanted to do with my life, I decided to TRY A WHOLE BUNCH OF NEW THINGS that I’d previously been too scared to do. The idea was to force myself out of my suffocating comfort zone. So I did things like sign up for acting classes, go sky diving and even lived with Shaolin Monks in China for a month to learn kung fu. I discovered so much about myself and the world, and all those experiences led to living a life I didn’t know was possible. Chatting to our cover star, six-time CrossFit Games winner TIA-CLAIR TOOMEY-ORR, reminded me of this awe-inspiring approach to life. Tia’s parents were the ones who instilled the idea that…

What Can I Do About My Dandruff? ANSWER Dandruff is thought to occur when a yeast called Malassezia overgrows in oily areas, often the scalp, says dermatologist Dr Shilpi Khetarpal. Hard-to-banish flakes and itching follow. Anti-dandruff shampoos are treatments, often with zinc, ketoconazole or sulphur, that lower the level of yeast on the scalp. Apply directly to your scalp, rather than hair; use the suds to treat other flaky skin in areas such as around your brows and nose. Scalp scrubbers don’t contain any yeast-fighting ingredients, but they help by coaxing patches off before they fall. “Removing the scales will let medication get deeper,” explains Khetarpal. Use as part of a routine – they’re no magic bullet – and with caution. “Scrubbing too hard can cause irritation,” she warns. And…

HOT WHEELS Free virtual cycling app My Whoosh has launched its first Aussie routes (based on NSW’s Wollongong), so you can ride closer to home. mywhoosh.com BARBIECORE PINK Hailed by many as the colour of the year, vibrant hot pink is everywhere in the activewear world – from Lululemon and Rockwear to Oakley. POWER PLANS Each purchase of the Breast Cancer Trials 2023 Health Diary directly funds vital breast cancer research. $19.99, womenshealthdiary.com.au…

Playfulness meets smart functionality with the arrival of ECCO Leather Goods newest collection, ‘Agents of Harmony’. These most salient accessories showcase youth-defying, multifunctional pieces designed to fit seamlessly into the lives of New Utopians. Welcome to the future of leather design. Expect the unexpected with both structured and softer pieces in vibrant, rich hues, offering up harmony in our hybrid lives. “This season, we designed bags like shoes – with comfort and movement as the priority,” reveals Eric Jandar, Lead Designer ECCO Leather Goods Accessories. For work or play, ‘Agents of Harmony’ celebrates sleek and chic considered silhouettes in highly pleasurable butter-soft leathers. The introduction of the Double E Emblem, a futuristic and organic-shaped monogram logo, is derived from the family-owned brand’s archival font, appearing subtly on the Alphabet Charm…

300 SPENDING TIME IN NATURE ENCOURAGES US TO EAT A DIET WITH GREATER DIVERSITY AS WELL AS MORE FRUIT AND VEGIES, SUGGESTS A STUDY OF THIS MANY ADULTS. AL FRESCO BREAKFAST IT IS SOURCE: DREXEL UNIVERSITY GO BANANAS As part of the move to reduce food waste and help us eat more plants, banana peels are making their way onto menus – from being fried up as ‘bacon’ to replacing the pork in pulled pork. And banana peel flour could also be your new baking sidekick. When foodie researchers used it to replace some of the wheat flour in sugar cookie batter, the results were just as tasty but offered more fibre and other nutritional gains than the OG recipe. Talk about fresh a-peel. SOURCE: ACS FOOD SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY…

Next time you’re caught spacing out during Friday’s all-staff presentation, cite science as your excuse. According to a study in the Journal of Experimental Psychology: General, people enjoyed letting their minds wander and sitting with their own thoughts much more than they predicted they would. Oh, and another side note for your boss: drifting off in this way can also help us with things like problem-solving, creativity and finding meaning in life. Winner. 17.6 JUST THIS PERCENTAGE OF WOMEN DO PELVIC FLOOR EXERCISES DAILY. THAT’S LESS THAN TWO IN 10 OF US. SWOT UP ON HOW TO DO YOURS ONLINE AT PELVICFLOOR FIRST.ORG.AU. AND, SQUEEZE… SOURCE: CONTINENCE FOUNDATION OF AUSTRALIA TECH WE LOVE Be a Track Star Wondering if a smart watch is worth it? The proof is in the…