At the Australian Menopause Society Conference, Professor Robin Daly, Chair in Exercise and Ageing from IPAN at Deakin University, unpacked what the evidence actually tells us about physical activity, muscle health, weight management, and healthy ageing during menopause. The key message? Exercise remains one of the most powerful tools we have—but not all movement delivers […]
Want to feel stronger, happier and more you? The benefits of being active during perimenopause are undeniable. If moving more could be put in a pill it would be one of the most powerful medicines around. During perimenopause, being sufficiently active has the benefits of improving bone, heart, mental, and gut health as well as […]
Science supports eating fruit and vegetables! The Australian Dietary Guidelines recommend we ‘Go for 2&5’ … in other words, to enjoy two serves of fruit and five serves of vegetables every day. Where does the recommendation for ‘2&5’ come from? The benefits of eating fruit and vegetables have long been reported (by doctors, scientists and […]
Seriously… Eat Your 5 Veg! Part 2 with Associate Professor Shelley Wilkinson Learn what women really need to know about nutrition across the lifespan. This is the second part of the conversation when Dr Shelley sat down for a chat with Meg and Jules from Healthy Banter podcast. This episode is packed with evidence-based advice […]
Yes, nutrition changes in perimenopause. But no, it’s not a full‑life reset. Yes, hormones shift – affecting muscle, bone, heart health and how your body uses energy. But no, you don’t need extreme rules, diets or willpower. Perimenopause isn’t about doing more. It’s about doing things slightly differently. A few smart tweaks to protein, […]
Are you ready for a podcast that unpacks what women really need to know about nutrition across the lifespan? This month, Dr Shelley sat down for a chat with Meg and Jules from Healthy Banter podcast. As well as demonstrating to the team that she’s a ‘hand-talker’ (exhibit A, below), they covered a LOT. […]
Did you know that Australians don’t get enough calcium from what they eat and drink? The analysis of the latest data released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) show that over 60 per cent of Australians fell short of meeting their calcium needs from their diet in 2023. This was also the case when the last survey […]
New Year, Who Dis? Your healthiest chapter starts now! The calendar has flipped, and so can your habits. 2026 is your year to feel confident, nourished, and in control—all from the comfort of your own home. Did you know that changes to how you eat and how you move can improve your health, especially that […]
In the bustling aisles of supermarkets, ultra-processed foods (UPFs) reign supreme. Their colourful packaging and enticing flavours beckoning shoppers to indulge. These heavily modified products, often brimming with unhealthy fats, added sugars, and sodium, have become a staple in many diets, offering convenience and taste at a seemingly low cost. We have already discussed their […]
Ultra-processed foods negatively impact gut health. Are you harming your gut health by consuming too many of these foods? Ultra-processed foods are foods that have been heavily altered from their natural state through a series of industrial processes. But isn’t chopping and canning also processing? Food processing generally refers to any action that alters food […]
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