Blog — JADE

Life as a working mum

At 30 years old, my sister owns her own house, is married, has two children, is on the charity committee at her daughter’s school, and excels in the workplace. I watch and learn in awe—superwoman!

ColumnsGemma MillsAugust 10, 2018Geminism, gem1, EditorialComment

In defence of your caffeine habit

If your daily routine starts with a fancy coffee, you are not alone. Tasty, convenient and oh-so-expensive, it's an indulgence that often needs defending.

LifeJade SterlingAugust 10, 2018life1Comment

Boris and the burqa: his latest offence

Usually when a politician resigns, they slink off to the sidelines... not Boris Johnson though. His latest offence? Islamophobia.

NewsJade SterlingAugust 10, 2018news1Comment

How investigators find any hidden stimulants in health products

Dietary supplements sometimes contain banned substances and mislabelled ingredients but there are people out there keeping you safe

HealthJade SterlingAugust 8, 2018health1Comment

Keep an eye on your peepers

From the moment you open them to the very last time you close them, your eyes need looking after. In this digital age, blue light exposure is the biggest concern.

HealthJade SterlingAugust 7, 2018health1Comment

'We cannot direct the wind, but we can adjust the sails.'

Commenting on a woman being sexy, and following it up with positivity, can contribute to what makes us powerful—it is just what we decide to do with it.

ColumnsGemma MillsAugust 7, 2018Geminism, Gem1, Editorial

Life as a woman in a male-dominated industry

I saw something the other day that said, ‘I spoke this morning and my mum came out’—the older I get, the more I can completely relate to this.

ColumnsGemma MillsAugust 3, 2018EditorialComment

Do men and women need different sports nutrition products?

Female athletes want to be the most they can be, not the least. They want to be stronger, faster and more powerful—all to support their goals of winning.

HealthDr Susan KleinerAugust 3, 2018health1Comment

Carole Roe: What glass ceiling?

Carole is a woman making waves, hurdling over the stumbling blocks to start her business in the male-dominated world of corporate finance, while raising a family, and bringing new meaning to the word ‘altruism’.

Women Making WavesJade SterlingAugust 2, 2018wmw1Comment

Hyperhomocysteinemia: the vitamin deficiency concern in pregnancy

Elevated homocysteine levels may negatively influence many bodily functions and can put developing babies at risk in the womb.

HealthJade SterlingJuly 31, 2018health1Comment

‘You’re pretty good for a girl.’

This is a phrase that I can remember hearing for my entire life: whether it is to me directly, or to somebody else. Whether expressed seriously or communicated in jest. Whether it is laughed in a playground, spoken in the workplace, or spurted on social media—does society accept this phrase too easily?

ColumnsGemma MillsJuly 31, 2018Geminism, Gem1, EditorialComment

Why are we all fixating on plastic straws?

Single-use plastic is now undoubtedly passé and plastic straws are the latest disposable commodity to find themselves in the firing line.

NewsJade SterlingJuly 30, 2018news1Comment