Bio Island | Healthy Bodies

Keeping up with the kidneys

Not only does the kidneys have a role in the removal of waste, they also play a crucial role in many other functions.

How hormones impact your health

Our hormones tell our bodies what to do, when to do it and for how long.

Breathe easy: Looking after your lungs

When looking after our lungs it is also good to know what may damage them.

Is my gut healthy?

So, what is gut health? Gut health refers to the microorganisms that live in the digestive tract.

Things you may not know about your immune system

Our immune system is our protection system, and to get the job done it sometimes behaves in unusual ways.

Absorption blockers and what to do about them

Do you know how certain nutrients interact in the body?

Diet and mental health

The communication system between our gut and brain is called the Gut-Brain axis.

What does your tongue say about your health?

The tongue contains many cells of the body’s defense system and it is here that we can see what our tongue says about our health.

10 things you didn't know about your body

Our bodies are amazing, miraculous and sometimes confusing.

Zinc and immunity

Zinc plays an important role in boosting cells within the body, which then plays a positive role on our immune system.

Sleep disturbance following concussion

Article by Kids Concussion Service, Children's Hospital Westmead

Understanding vitamin absorption

There are two different types of vitamins and they are based on how our body absorbs them into our body.

Bilberry and lutein for eye health

Eye health is sadly something we may take for granted until suddenly, we find ourselves squinting and straining.

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