He’s a big player in Hollywood, but The Mentalist star never strays too far from his roots, or his “rock” Rebecca. Back on Australian soil, his beloved surf breaking within earshot, Simon Baker is in the mood to let down his guard. Perhaps it’s the invigorating Bondi waves, or that he can blend in as […]

Food allergies are an increasing issue and concern for all parents. It’s a problem that’s even on the radar for parents whose children do not have food allergies, because they still need to carefully consider what to pack in their child’s lunch box or what food to offer at parties. A recent review conducted by […]

In a study reported in the Journal of Nutrition, Japanese researchers have found that bilberry extract helped to control blood sugar and improve insulin sensitivity. The team gave the extract, along with a normal diet, to mice that had a genetic predisposition to developing diabetes; the other group of lab mice just received the food. […]

Regular participation in resistance training can provide a range of positive health benefits. These include increased bone mineral density which can reduce the risk of osteoporosis and related fractures later in life. It increases muscle strength, improves posture, and boosts metabolism which can assist with weight management. Despite these well-known health benefits, resistance training is often not implemented into exercise routines.

Regular participation in resistance training can provide a range of positive health benefits. These include increased bone mineral density which can reduce the risk of osteoporosis and related fractures later in life. It increases muscle strength, improves posture, and boosts metabolism which can assist with weight management. Despite these well-known health benefits, resistance training is […]

Australian, European and New Zealand women have the highest rates of breast cancer in the world and new research has found their Western lifestyle is partly to blame. Research by the World Cancer Research Fund International (WCRFI) found that women in Africa and Asia have the lowest rates of breast cancer in the world, the […]

Everyone is talking about her, but few get to know the real Julia Gillard. In our light-hearted Q & A she reveals a side few people see. What would the 10-year-old Julia Gillard think of you today? I think she’d be pretty amazed. There’s no way she could have imagined any of this. What is […]

The “missing” model exclusively tells Jade Watkins why she has turned her back on Australia, converted to Judaism and is looking for a hunky Israeli soldier. With her hair tied back to reveal a face devoid of make-up, and with silver braces on her teeth, former Aussie actress and TV personality Kate Fischer is barely […]

The mere mention of menopause is enough to strike fear into the hearts of many women. Even though it’s a natural and unavoidable stage of life, it doesn’t stop the dread of impending hot flushes and headaches. But do we know all the facts? Below is some helpful and practical information aimed at making preparation […]

A study from the University of Montreal, published in the Journal of Personality, gives weight to the growing body of evidence suggesting parents do their children a disservice by monitoring their leisure activities too closely — or ‘helicoptering’, as this style of over-zealous parenting has become known as. The study examined the behaviour of both […]