Sue Cartledge
I'm a science, health, nutrition and lifestyle journalist, fascinated by the way the physical world operates in all its forms, and how people create their lives and respond to what life sends them.
My background is in science, and from there into journalism, starting with work on a regional newspaper, where no experience is ever wasted. For some years I was a Jill of all trades , writing on local politics, agricultural shows, crime, the court rounds, house prices, new industry, old history, art and craft.
Newspaper training teaches you how to get the gist of a story really quickly, to do the research and turn it into something the readers want to know about, before they even know they want it.
About 14 years ago, I found my niche in writing for health publications. For five years I edited an Australasian magazine for hospital and aged care facility managers, Hospital&healthcare. I then briefly edited a magazine for veterinary surgeons, The Veterinarian. I still contribute regularly to both of these.
At the same time, I pursued my interest in complementary therapies I'd developed while writing for an Australian pharmacy publication. I wrote a series of articles for the consumer publication Nature & Health, and began to explore the interface between art and health.
In recent years, I've become my own boss, .operating a freelance agency for print and web publications, focused mainly on all aspects of health from human to animal to the environment, physical, mental and spiritual. You can find examples of recent articles on my website Contextualise.com.
In what little spare time I have, I write short stories, and wrestle with writing a novel, garden, knit, read, cook, catch up with friends, and try to fit in enough exercise for good health!
Latest Articles
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Muscle Mass Helps Control Blood Sugar and Prevent T2 Diabetes
Building muscle mass through regular exercise can help prevent insulin resistance, a major precursor of T2 diabetes in those who are moderately overweight.
Sep 5, 2011
- Sue Cartledge
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Exercise Provides Benefits for Brains as well as Bodies
Regular strength training and aerobic exercise have been shown to maintain and even improve people's cognitive powers and brain health
Aug 3, 2011
- Sue Cartledge
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Impulsive People More Likely to Be Obese than Conscientious Ones
People who are impulsive are more likely to gain weight and have trouble keeping it off than more conscientious people who stick to rules and routines.
Jul 19, 2011
- Sue Cartledge
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Swiss Chard – Phytonutrient Power for Diabetic and Bone Health
The dark-green leaves of Swiss chard are a powerhouse of phytonutrients, calcium and protein, fighting diabetes and arthritis, and building strong bones.
Jul 18, 2011
- Sue Cartledge
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Regular Exercise Gives Frail Elderly More Independence
Moderate intensity weight bearing exercise practiced just once a week allows very elderly people to avoid falls and injuries and maintain some independence
Apr 12, 2011
- Sue Cartledge
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Visualize Your Healthy Eating Action to Make it Succeed
Want to eat more fruit and veg? Planning to and then visualizing yourself eating that apple or celery stick is more effective than just thinking about it.
Mar 21, 2011
- Sue Cartledge
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Australian Bull Ants First to Show Evolution of Night Vision
Australian nocturnal ants have evolved structures in their eyes to adjust to low levels of light, becoming the first ant genus shown to have night vision
Nov 30, 2010
- Sue Cartledge
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Turkey's Low Fat Meat Creates a Healthy Thanksgiving Dinner
Nutrition experts say turkey traditionally served at Thanksgiving is packed with high quality lean protein. What's more, it helps control insulin levels.
Nov 22, 2010
- Sue Cartledge
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Australian Salt Water Crocodiles Surf to their Destination
Using the power of the waves helps the world's largest living reptile, Crocodylus porosus, to travel hundreds of kilometres across open sea between islands
Nov 15, 2010
- Sue Cartledge
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Apples Fight Heart Disease, Type 2 Diabetes and Lung Cancer
Can apple a day really keep the doctor away? Studies show eating apples is linked to reduced risk of heart disease, T2 diabetes, lung cancer and asthma.
Oct 21, 2010
- Sue Cartledge
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