Go grey the Stylist’s way

By Sam & Jordi Woods – VIBRANT CONCEPTS As a Stylist and Colour Analyst I have helped many of my clients “go grey” successfully and with confidence. Now it is my turn… When I started this process 9 months ago (thanks Covid for the push!) I really didn’t know what to expect (neither did many …

Put going to the Dentist on top of your 2021 to do list

Is health and wellness a New Year’s resolution for you for 2021? Then why not start with your oral health!Improve your overall health, starting with your smile! If you didn’t know it already, the health of your mouth is closely linked to the health of your body.  Not only is your mouth the pathway for harmful …

Osteoporosis and fractures

by Dr Georgia Page Osteoporosis is a condition in which bones become weak and brittle, making them more likely to fracture. It mainly affects people over the age of 50 when bones loose minerals such as calcium faster than the body can replace them resulting in reduced bone thickness (also known as bone density). 2/3 …

The Menopausal body an intimate review

by Diana Arundell Discussions around menopause are usually more focused on hot flushes, weight gain, fatigue and mood disturbance. These are common areas of issue with menopausal women and another area that is often neglected to be spoken about or is often made fun of is the menopausal vagina. It’s suggested approximately 50% of women …

New Exercise Program for older people launching on the Central Coast

Strength for Life, an innovative and affordable exercise program for people aged over 50,  has launched on the Central Coast.   Strength for Life is a strength and balance program designed specifically for people over 50. It involves progressive resistance training to improve your strength, balance, coordination and endurance.   The program has been developed …

Macksville Mick

Words by Dorian Mode. Photography Lydia Thorpe Driving north on the M1 is dull. Like the Hume, there are no pretty towns along the way to grab a coffee or have a stickybeak in a shop or two. But the endless tarmac-grey of the M1 dissolves when we arrive at the aptly named OceanScape Luxury …

4 best tips for choosing blinds for a rental property?

PREMIER SHADES When investing in a rental property your main strategy is to keep maintenance costs as low as possible to maximise your rental return.  Blinds and window coverings are something that gets used EVERY DAY, and yet many investors find it is one of the most regrettable expenses.  What are investors looking for in …

COVID-19 Testing Clinic gets upgrade

The Central Coast Respiratory Clinic, operated by local not-for-profit Central Coast Primary Care, has upgraded their Erina based COVID-19 testing clinic within the grounds of the EV Church. Originally funded by the Federal Government in May for a three-months period, Central Coast Primary Care leased rooms from the EV Church to establish the Clinic. With …

Funnel-web spider season is here!

With warmer weather and increased rainfall, the start of funnel-web spider season is here! As we brace for a wet spring and summer, it’s important that all Australians are educated about this deadly spider species and learn what to do if you or a loved one are unfortunate enough to be bitten. Thankfully, the Australian …

Customs 4 Cancer local businesses fighting cancer with custom cars

Customs 4 Cancer are three mates who are passionate about two things, custom vehicles (cars and bikes) and raising much-needed funds for cancer research. Their goal is to raise $1 million for Cancer Council Australia, to help enable their continued success in areas pertaining to study, prevention and support for those suffering from the disease. …