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Health

Lean and Mean…Pork?

A recent study into the nutrition composition of pork conducted in conjunction with CSIRO has dispelled a common misconception that the meat is high in fat and best limited from the diet. In fact the survey found that lean, trimmed pork is just a lean as skinless chicken. Let’s explore the nutrition benefits of pork […]
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Health

How to huff and puff with asthma

This month we talk to Dr George Janko, Medical Director, McKinnon Sports Medicine centre on his advice on how best to approach physical activity if you or a family member has asthma. What is asthma? Asthma is a breathing disorder caused by an over sensitivity of the linings of the airways, leading to constriction of […]
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Is your fridge a health hazard?
Health

Is your fridge a health hazard?

Badly stored food can harbour a formidable range of disease-causing bacteria. Make sure you stay safe and that your fridge is well-stocked and clean with these 10 tips: 1 Invest in a good quality frost-free fridge so you don’t have to worry about defrosting it. 2 Put a small bowl of vanilla essence on a […]
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Less stress with aromatherapy
Health

Less stress with aromatherapy

Good scents make good sense when it comes to nixing stress. According to a study from the School of Dentistry at Japan’s Meikai University, test subjects who inhaled lavender or rosemary essential oils for five minutes were found to have reduced levels of the stress hormone cortisol in their saliva samples as well as significantly […]
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Be a summer fashionista
Fashion

Be a summer fashionista

It’s never too late to start taking an interest, and more importantly have some fun with fashion. Deciphering trends from the very creative, and often impractical, designs of fashions high-end labels can be trying even to those who are fashion minded. International magazines are a great way to look at the trends that will soon […]
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Homes

How to have a jungle on your balcony

Ever looked up at a block of flats, all bare and boring…and seen one that looked like a small piece of paradise among the concrete? Anyone can have a glorious balcony or patio. It just needs a bit of planning- and five minutes work a week. Choose the right plants. Balconies get hotter, colder, and […]
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Homes

The sweetest, softest fruit of spring

In old gardens- ones planted at least thirty years ago- you’ll often find a strange tall tree, with big leathery leaves and clumps of round orange fruit each spring, much loved by birds and flying foxes. Often new owners will cut the tree down and plant a nice gaudy azalea in its place, or at […]
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Celebrity News

60 seconds with Amanda Keller

Television and radio star, Amanda Keller, is loving her role as morning presenter on WSFM as one half of The Morning Show with Brendan “Jonesy” Jones. Amanda gives us a 60 second snap shot into her life, career and family. You’re one half of the Jonesy and Amanda show on WSFM – can you tell […]
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60 seconds with Sarah Murdoch
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60 seconds with Sarah Murdoch

Beloved Australian personality and our stunning July cover girl Sarah Murdoch is relishing her role as ambassador of the Murdoch Childrens’ Research Institute. Sarah gives us a 60 second snap shot into her life, marriage and family. You are the Ambassador of the Murdoch Children’s Research Institute, what does the institute do? The Murdoch Childrens […]
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