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Make sure you look after your digestive health as you jet off to that exotic location this Christmas. New foods, disrupted sleep patterns, travel-related stress and flight-related digestive problems can all wreak havoc with your system — and don’t forget the risk of some bad bugs coming along for the ride. Let’s take a look […]

Got a minute? The new year is a time for fresh ideas. We’ve timed these six tips so you can see how fast and easy it is to make your life a little healthier and happier every day. One second Put the lid down when you flush the toilet. Otherwise you can accidentally inhale a […]

What’s the number one new year’s resolution? You guessed it — to lose weight. Human beings were originally designed to walk about 40km a day, but nowadays we do much less and eat much more ice-cream than our ancestors ever did — which is probably why we put on weight, especially after the traditional Christmas […]

You know your mind is ready to get started on that New Year fitness goal, but what about your body? Chances are you may need to get steady and take stock before you go for it. We consulted Dr George Janko, Medical Director of McKinnon Sports Medicine in Victoria for some top questions you should ask yourself before you get started:

You know your mind is ready to get started on that New Year fitness goal, but what about your body? Chances are you may need to get steady and take stock before you go for it. We consulted Dr George Janko, Medical Director of McKinnon Sports Medicine in Victoria for some top questions you should […]

Bindi Irwin launches her first Bindi, Jungle Girl column in the January issue with fun facts and interesting information about the Asian elephant. Each month, Bindi will write about a different animal and answer readers’ questions in the magazine. Pick up a copy of the January issue of The Australian Women’s Weekly to read more […]

Surrounded by his family, new Labor leader Kevin Rudd talks to Michael Sheather about what makes him tick — and gives us his prize-winning chocolate cake recipe. Kevin Rudd, the son of a dairy farmer, has only been the leader of the Opposition for a few days, an intense and dramatic few days in which […]

Made a new year resolution about losing weight? Here, four well-known Australians — Libbi Gorr, Hugh Jackman, Ajay Rochester and Megan Gale — share their diet and fitness secrets, with meal plans to help you achieve your goals. To prove there is some justice in the world, Megan Gale, like most women, has to work […]

Question Not every woman wants to flaunt their midline. I’d love to find a pair of long pants that are not hipsters but go to the waist without cutting into the “in-between”. Where should I be looking? Answer You’re in luck this season as the pant waistline is finally getting a rise! Some great brands […]

Question With all the lovely summer dresses out there, why can’t I find one with sleeves to cover the top of my arms? People with flabby upper arms find this so frustrating. Answer With the Christmas party season in full swing, there is nothing more appropriate to wear than a summer dress. However, many of […]