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One of the biggest dilemmas for dieters is sorting fact from fiction when it comes to nutrition claims. So, get ready to set a few more of those urban, nutrition-myths straight. 1. Eggs are high in cholesterol Even though eggs are high in cholesterol, the cholesterol in food has very little bearing on your blood […]

Bread is rightly named the ‘staff of life’, it’s a super food – low in fat and sugar, high in nutritious carbohydrates and contains protein, the essential B-vitamins thiamin & niacin and minerals such as calcium, phosphorous & iron. Like the key dietary guideline advises, when choosing bread, variety is the spice of life. Aim […]

Stuffy, allergen-laden indoor air can drain both your energy and your spirits. These tips will help you breathe easy at home: 1. Keep the air moving Use bathroom and kitchen fans to keep air moving. If your fans are noisy, look into inexpensive new models that are much quieter. 2. Consider getting rid of carpets […]

Sports drinks have swamped the market in recent years and some people see them as just another class of soft drink. However, they are more than a beverage to quench your thirst.

Much of the activity required to support functional posture occurs at the deepest level of skeletal muscle in a process that we rarely notice. But it is the carriage of the upper back, head and arms that conveys a distinctively attractive posture. This is the area of the body that clearly demonstrates grace and poise.

This exercise is designed to articulate and create and awareness of the spine through flexion.

Question Is there really an effective treatment for cellulite? Karen, via email Answer According to Howard Murad of UCLA (university of California Los Angeles) the answer is yes. “Cellulite is fat in the skin. No amount of exercising or liposuction will correct cellulite. It needs to be treated by repairing the damaged cell membranes and […]

Question I’m in my 40s and my skin is quite sun-damaged, with bad sun spots and pigmentation. What’s the most effective treatment? Erin, via email Answer Pigmentation and sun damage are closely related, but the good news is that both conditions can be reversed. Kaye Scott, director of The Clinic, in Sydney, says, “Intense pulsed […]

Question The skin on my neck is getting crepey and is not as firm as it used to be. Is there anything I can do to tone it up? Anne via email Answer Oil glands are scarce around the neck area, so the skin is very fragile and, according to Judith Korner of Madame Korner […]

Sports drinks have swamped the market in recent years and some people see them as just another class of soft drink. However, they are more than a beverage to quench your thirst. They evolved straight from the sport science laboratory, the athlete’s kit bag and team locker rooms. In fact, Gatorade was named after the […]