Claire Burke
Claire Burke is a freelance writer.
It affects 800,000 Australians. Why is it so costly (and complex) to diagnose?
This disorder affects between two and six per cent of Australians but access to diagnosis is complicated and expensive. Ironically, those who can navigate the system successfully are often the least in need.
- Claire Burke
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Varsha’s rules for herself made her miserable. But she couldn’t stop
Rigid thinking can leave sufferers in their own mind prisons, creating strict rules for themselves and seeing the world in black and white terms. But there is a road to self-compassion.
- Claire Burke
Could we be turning the corner on peanut allergies? A new study offers hope
Australia has one of the highest rates of infant food allergies in the world. But new research from the US is producing promising results.
- Claire Burke
Healing huts and mindfulness: How bees became the new wellness influencers
The benefits of keeping bees go beyond honey. As more people are discovering, these super pollinators are the perfect antidote to a busy world.
- Claire Burke
‘There’s less time for games’: Can you find the love of your life after 40?
The usual narrative involves meeting your true love when you’re young, but finding “the one” later can have its advantages. Here’s how to make yourself love ready.
- Claire Burke
Trying to lose weight? The answer may lie in what you want to gain
Piling weight back on is a common experience for dieters, but lasting change can be found in unexpected places.
- Claire Burke
Stacey broke her neck at 12 and became a quadriplegic. She’s grateful for it
Life might have thrown you lemons, but it doesn’t have to sour your view of the world. With some practice, you can find things to be thankful for.
- Claire Burke
Matt is 56 but his ‘fitness age’ says he is in his 30s. How is that possible?
Devotees say it is possible to achieve a younger fitness age than what appears on your birth certificate. But there’s more to it than adhering to a demanding exercise regime.
- Claire Burke
Mish was having incontinence episodes at the gym. She was advised to stop exercising
It affects almost 40 per cent of Australian women, yet the advice for those who suffer with incontinence is often inadequate. There are ways to deal with it.
- Claire Burke
‘I feel so much better’: Why improving flexibility is the key to ageing well
Losing flexibility – which can make you more susceptible to injury – is often seen as in inevitable part of ageing. It doesn’t have to be that way.
- Claire Burke