Lettuce is one of the world’s most popular vegetables and is commonly used in salads. There are thousands of different types of lettuce available. Some of the more common lettuce varieties include: Butter: a soft leaf lettuce that has a bright green head and a mild flavour. Cos: this is a crisp pale green lettuce […]

The end-of-the-world disaster movie, 2012, has viewers gripping their seats as the ground falls from beneath buildings and the ocean rushes over cities. The Roland Emmerich-directed thriller, available on Blu-ray and DVD, uses groundbreaking special effects to create the end of the world as we know it. But is it possible that the world will […]

For decades, self-help gurus have preached the virtues of positive affirmations. That is, they’ve recommended repeating optimistic statements as a means of helping people “rewire” themselves and stop negative self-talk. For example, substituting “I am so stupid” with “I am trying my best and learning more all the time”. However, the results of a joint […]

Did you know a regular intake of walnuts has been associated with many positive health benefits including a reduction in LDL or “bad” cholesterol, reduced risk of coronary heart disease, protection against cancer and even help in the control of high blood pressure. In addition, walnuts may even have anti-inflammatory properties which could help to […]

Woman may soon be monitoring their eating habits and cholesterol levels more closely after a French study discovered woman are more likely than men to die after suffering a heart attack. Researchers at the University Hospital of Besancon in France have found that women who were admitted to hospital after suffering a heart attack were […]

According to the latest figures, more than 60 percent of Australians are overweight or obese and don’t get enough exercise. Being fat and inactive has become the “norm”. You areabnormalif you are able to overcome your excuses and stay active and trim. Don’t flog yourself The cause of the problem is largely understood. We live […]

With only weeks to go before a winner is crowned, LUCY CHESTERTON goes behind the scenes with the final five contestants of The Biggest Loser to find out how they feel about their transformations. Instead of celebrating milestones with a meal, these days, the last five contestants on The Biggest Loser have found a haircut […]

The TV host has more reason than ever to smile – she’s going to be a mum. And, as she tells Clare Rigden, her dog knew before she did! She’s known as one of the sunniest, most boundlessly energetic stars on Australian TV. But Shelley Craft has nothing on the two family members who rush […]

With just two weeks to go, things are really heating up in the MKR kitchen, but it’s nothing compared to what this home chef has seen in his dangerous day job. Lucy Chesterton reports. Facing judges Pete and Manu should be a piece of cake for My Kitchen Rules contestant Matthew Moss, who admits he […]

The former actress tells Steve Jackson about the dark secret she had to keep for years and the betrayal that cruelly followed. She will always be remembered as bright-eyed Jenny Kelly from Hey Dad..! but, nearly 20 years on, Sarah Monahan reveals the show still conjures distressing memories of sexual abuse and a trust betrayed. […]