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Give the Mylanta a miss. When tummy troubles strike, try these natural stomach soothers to relieve unwelcome gurgles, hiccups and burps. Get herbal help Ginger has antispasmodic properties and is excellent for settling stomach upsets and easing nausea. Take it in capsule form; or, nibble candied ginger. A cup of chamomile tea will relieve indigestion […]

I used to work as a cook in the local nursing home. I really enjoyed my work, and strived to make food that was enjoyable for the old dears, who didn’t always have a lot else to look forward to. Then I’d go out and sit with them after lunch, chatting with the many who […]

Natalie Bassingthwaighte, actor, author, dancer, singer, songwriter and host of Network Ten’s reality show So You Think You Can Dance, explains to Larry Writer why she was born to perform. Check out beautiful Natalie throughout her career here. No one who’s been up until 2.30am has any right to be this bouncy. Yet now, just […]

In a study from Miami University, psychologists divided people into three groups, each of which was instructed to keep a different kind of journal. One group recorded daily events, another recorded problems, while the third group listed everything they were grateful for. The researchers found that this third group scored much higher on tests for […]

The two best-known risk factors for type 2 diabetes are a lack of physical activity and overindulgence in refined and processed foods. Now, according to a study published in the journal Sleep, it appears getting a good night’s rest also protects against diabetes. The study, authored by James Gangswich, PhD, of Columbia University in New […]

Singapore has reinvented itself as a city of temptations. Mike Dolan goes to the Lion State in search of the good life and discovers a riot of fun.

In these times of financial challenge, one way to enjoy an affordable holiday at home or overseas is to house-swap.

Australia is known for its ethnic diversity. From Indigenous to blonde, Mediterranean, Asian, Celtic and dark-skinned, Australian multi-cultural beauty embraces all races, skin tones, hair and eye colouring and exudes a fresh and natural appeal, which reflects the vibrant, laid-back spirit of the country. Black beauty When world-renowned make-up artist Bobbi Brown first started working […]

Australia is known for its ethnic diversity. From Indigenous to blonde, Mediterranean, Asian, Celtic and dark-skinned, Australian multi-cultural beauty embraces all races, skin tones, hair and eye colouring and exudes a fresh and natural appeal, which reflects the vibrant, laid-back spirit of the country. Known for porcelain skin, almond eyes and beautifully shaped lips, Asian […]

Australia is known for its ethnic diversity. From Indigenous to blonde, Mediterranean, Asian, Celtic and dark-skinned, Australian multi-cultural beauty embraces all races, skin tones, hair and eye colouring and exudes a fresh and natural appeal, which reflects the vibrant, laid-back spirit of the country. Women with a Mediterranean or Hispanic background normally feature darker olive […]