Reduce your risk of breast cancer
While it’s not known exactly what causes breast cancer or how to prevent it, there are things you can do to lower your cancer risk. Follow these tips from the National Breast Cancer Centre. A new lump or lumpiness, especially if it’s only in one breast A change in the size or shape of your […]
I seduced my son’s friend in the laundry
My son’s teenage mate Johnny was sleeping over one weekend. He is a gorgeous 19-year-old guy who I’ve known since he was little. I’ve always known he was attracted to me, but of course I just let it go as a teenage crush. At about 2am, I thought I heard a noise at the other […]
Bindi, the Jungle Girl: Camels
This month, Bindi shows off her favourite camel. Pick up a copy of the October issue of The Australian Women’s Weekly to read more about camels and see below for information on how to ask Bindi your most pressing wildlife questions. What has three stomachs, one hump or two and can survive for 20 days […]
Coffee health news
Australians love their coffee breaks and now new research is revealing that they may indeed be doing their health a big favour. Let’s take a closer look at exciting new research on antioxidants in coffee: Antioxidant power Antioxidants fight cellular damage caused by free radicals in the body produced during daily life such as in […]
Sip to beat stress
Drinking black tea might be the easiest way to beat stress, say English researchers. According to a University College London study of 75 adults, drinking four cups of plain black tea a day appears to cut levels of the hormone cortisol by a remarkable 20 per cent. (Cortisol is a potentially dangerous ‘stress hormone’, which […]
Got five minutes?
Now there's no excuse for saying you haven't got time to exercise. These simple moves mean you can wage war on your wobbly bits in 5 minutes flat. Do all six, and you've added half an hour of movement and vitality to your day.
Fit in fitness this Christmas
This month we asked sports medicine expert Dr George Janko, McKinnon Sports Medicine for his team's top lifestyle and fitness tips for surviving this silly season.
Undiscovered Egypt: the holiday of a lifetime
A visit to Egypt’s Sinai Peninsula offers insights into the Old Testament and one of the world’s most beautiful natural aquariums.
Got five minutes?
Now there’s no excuse for saying you haven’t got time to exercise. These simple moves mean you can wage war on your wobbly bits in 5 minutes flat. Do all six, and you’ve added half an hour of movement and vitality to your day. 1.Strengthen your coreStick a note saying “Cinch in my centre” on […]