It’s the sneezin’ season, and it seems that, when it comes to improving your immune system so it can fend off flu, everything old is new again. As long ago as 400 B.C., Hippocrates — nicknamed “the father of medicine” — called the elder (Sambucus canadensis) his “medicine chest”. The dark purple berries and white […]

By Annette Campbell Two million Australians have kidney disease and probably don’t even know it! This week is Kidney Health Week and the theme for this year’s event is ‘No Warning Signs’ — because kidney health remains a silent killer. Did you know you can lose 90 percent of your kidney function, without any symptoms? […]

Winter is a time where many of us crave fattier foods to keep us “warm” and sugar for extra energy on dreary days. But come springtime, we often end up regretting having those croissants for brekkie or hot chips as snacks. Fortunately, Food Coach Judy Davie has come to our rescue with some simple swaps […]

By Jenny Brown Pictures: David Hahn The Aussie American Idol star and the love of his life talk about Michael’s wild ride to stardom. It’s been a long way to the top for Aussie rocker Michael Johns. Today the musician counts Dolly Parton, Ashton Kutcher and Demi Moore among his fans. But Perth-born Michael chased […]

“My 13-year-old son is very active and I assume he has a high metabolism, but he is skin and bones and does not seem to put on any weight. What sorts of foods does he need to eat to put on weight?” — Rosemary Being underweight is as much of a problem for some as […]

Turn a lunchtime stroll into a moving meditation with these 6 easy and effective ideas from Pamela Allardice. Few things are as capable of restoring perspective and turbo-charging your energy levels as taking a brisk walk. Walking raises your heart rate, improves circulation and boosts your mood. And, if you’re having a stressful day, walking […]

Some days are so hectic and stressful, emergency measures are called for. These three relaxation methods from Pamela Allardice need no special equipment – just five minutes and a floor. 1 Unclench every muscle This exercise is a powerful stress-buster; it also boosts your cognitive processing abilities, so you think more clearly. Lie on the […]

Anxiety accounts for 45 per cent of all mood disorders, according to a recent report published by the Australian Bureau of Statistics, and for the millions of Australians who commute daily by car, rush-hour can be a major source of stress. With traffic-related anxiety and road rage now formally recognised as a certified medical condition, […]

By Glenda Kwek She sprints down the side of the field, evading two players chasing after her. Running towards the centre of the pitch, she sidesteps another defender and takes a hard swing at the ball. As it sails into the top right-hand corner of the goal, she yells “I love football!” But this “football” […]

By Glen Williams Pictures: David Hahn Aussie TV and fashion icon Jeanne Little looks back down memory lane. When it comes to fabulous fashion at the TV Week Logies one woman reigns supreme — Jeanne Little. The flamboyant fashionista has been lighting up the red carpet since 1975 and this week was announced as the […]