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Question: My hair is very oily and I have a flaky scalp. How can I stop this? Liliana, Auburn, NSW Answer: This sounds like a classic case of dandruff and, although you can’t completely cure it, you can keep it under control. Researchers now think dandruff may be caused by a yeast-like fungus called malassezia. […]

For some, turning 50 is a sobering milestone, but respected 60 Minutes journalist Liz Hayes tells The Australian Women’s Weekly she’s unfazed by it—and comfortable with who she is. Liz Hayes is so much at ease in front of the television camera you might say she was born to it. And, in many ways, you […]

By Judy Davie For further information about food and nutrition, visit Judy Davie’s website at www.thefoodcoach.com.au I lost so much weight before my wedding and looked and felt terrific. Now two months later the weight I lost is all back on and I feel terrible. It’s normal to place such importance on your wedding. The […]

We all have one food we can’t resist, but is that food derailing your diet? These stars kicked their vices and proved that saying no can be the recipe for success. Kilojoules saved: Doing away with her post-dinner slice of cream-filled sponge cake saves Jess 810kj and 8.4g of fat. Snack alternative: If you have […]

Question I’ve bought a strappy black dress with white spots and a big black bow at the front for a formal I’m attending in two weeks. What accessories should I match with it? Madeleine, via email Answer Your choice sounds fabulous—very classic chic. Try to keep the accessories simple and black. Match a pair of […]

I was 23 years of age and working in my first full time job when I visited the local cemetery and discovered to my horror that Mum and Dad’s lawn grave had no name plaque at the site. Dad’s coffin was buried above Mum’s. Relatives had felt it best that I not attend Mum’s funeral […]

If you’ve tried a low-carb diet in the past, you may have experienced some unwanted side effects like headaches and crankiness. But are these symptoms a result of changing your usual patterns and feeling deprived of your favourite foods? Or is there something physiological going on? Let’s explore the link between carbohydrate foods and feeling […]

Visit any local running route or gym and you'll see people exercising with the help of little white gadgets. The rise in the popularity of super-slim iPods has seen more and more people turn to their favourite tunes as a way to boost their moves. What fantastic technology to be able to have all your best workout tracks ready at the click of a wheel? But what is research showing about music as an exercise aid? And what should you consider to help get in the groove?

Question I’m quite short and thin and everytime I try on a pair of jeans (even skinny leg) they’re always very loose and baggy around my bum and legs. Generally I’m a size 7-8, depending on brands. Where do I start? Madeline, via e-mail Answer Look for jeans made from a stretch denim to ensure […]

Visit any local running route or gym and you’ll see people exercising with the help of little white gadgets. The rise in the popularity of super-slim iPods has seen more and more people turn to their favourite tunes as a way to boost their moves. What fantastic technology to be able to have all your […]