The wonder of a love affair with a happy Frenchman — and the city of Paris — unfolds charmingly in Elizabeth Bard’s intoxicating new novel. Download an exclusive extract from Lunch in Paris here. When Elizabeth Bard celebrated Thanksgiving recently in her adopted home, Paris, she listed her many blessings. “I have a healthy and […]

Summer heat triggers a surprising variety of ailments. Here are some natural home remedies that spell relief. Athlete’s foot Soothe skin and clear infection by putting 1 cup of apple cider vinegar in a bowl of cool water and soak your feet for 10 minutes twice daily. Apply tea tree oil directly to the affected […]

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The benefits of breastfeeding just keep adding up. Now, according to a study published in the spring 2009 issue of Journal of Human Capital, it seems the effects also last for considerably longer than was once thought. Researchers examined the academic records of siblings, some of whom were breastfed as babies, and others who were […]

Some people have never been fit, and never want to be. Others were fit, but have grown older and out of it. Lots of people have stayed fit and healthy their whole lives. But some champions like Kerry Lane, 45 — an evaluation officer from Brunswick West in Victoria — have never been fit or […]

For many of us, mangoes are the first sign of the summer weather and the beginning of the fresh summer fruit season. And not only are mangoes delicious, they are also nutritious. Because of their vibrant orange colour, mangoes contain plenty of vitamin A and vitamin C — which are powerful antioxidants. They also contain […]

If you’re hitting the road, hopping on a plane or sailing the high seas this summer, make sure that motion sickness isn’t part of your travel plan with these simple and effective ideas. Wear an acupressure wristband These are specially designed for people who get carsick, seasick or airsick and they really work. The bands […]

On the eve of the 2010 series, trainers Jillian Michaels and Michelle Bridges speak out about the dangers of throwing unprepared and obese contestants into drastic diets and extreme workouts. Worried trainers Jillian Michaels and Michelle Bridges have spoken out about their fears for contestants on The Biggest Loser, with Jillian claiming she has no […]

Loved ones are worried about the golfer as he disappears amid a barrage of bad news. Disgraced golfing star Tiger Woods has not been seen in public since mid-December, sparking concern that his fragile emotional state has pushed him to the brink. After being dumped by many of his sponsors, Tiger is also set to […]

“How healthy is cous cous compared to rice? Is there rice that’s better than other rice? Does cous cous have a low GI?” Cous cous is a wheat product and is very popular in the Middle East. It can be used as a fluffy grain alternative to rice. Neither rice nor cous cous is low-GI, […]