Jessica Simpson’s baby-weight battle has been highly publicised, but the slimmed down first-time mum says she’s never going to be a supermodel and won’t let criticism get her down. The 32-year-old has successfully shed most of her baby weight, losing 30kg in five months in a “healthy and realistic” way. Jessica reportedly gained more than […]

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Kids who were popular in high school earn more money as adults, a new study has found. US researchers from the National Bureau of Economic research found that teenagers from “cool groups” earned 10 percent more than “social rejects” and two percent more than classmates with the average number of friends. Related: Does Facebook cause […]

Following the release of shocking figures that more than half of the UK’s hospital admissions for eating disorders were under-20 and some of those under-10, social media has copped much of the blame for contributing to the development of eating disorders in “the Facebook generation”. Teen and pre-teen eating disorders are on the rise with […]

Irrespective of whether you are a recreational runner or a super fit triathlete, everything you put into your mouth affects your performance. Sports dietician Caitlin Reid reveals four nutrition tips to help you get more from your workout. Eat breakfast By morning, most of the fuel you got from your dinner the night before is […]

The claws are out between Sofia Vergara and Julie Bowen, causing tension on the hit show. It’s the hilarious sitcom that has viewers in fits. But we can reveal that behind the scenes on Modern Family, a vicious catfight has broken out between two fan favourites – and it’s no laughing matter. Sources have revealed […]

Already one of the most common chronic disorder affecting young girls, eating disorders are starting to strike at a younger age with children as young as seven being admitted to hospital for treatment. Data from the UK shows that more than 50 under ten-year-olds were admitted to hospital with eating disorders in the past year, […]

The Nine Network has released a statement saying contestant Josh Moore has left the Big Brother house due to tragic personal circumstances. Last night, Josh’s parents flew to the Gold Coast to break the news of the sudden death of his 32-year-old brother Toby. It is believed Toby suffered a heart attack. The 28-year-old from […]

Think you know all the facts and fiction about getting fit? Exercise physiologist and nutritionist Caitlin Reid busts the most common exercise myths. 1. Lifting weights will make women ‘bulky’ This is simply just not true, as women don’t have enough of the male anabolic hormone testosterone, which is required to build large and bulky […]

The simple act of sitting while you read this article is expanding your waistline, says accredited nutritionist and exercise physiologist Caitlin Reid. When it comes to the obesity epidemic poor eating habits and inadequate exercise are the lifestyle factors receiving most of the blame. However, according to research published in 2004, compared to our lifestyle […]