There seems to be no end to the power of daily dairy in your diet. Milk, cheese and yogurt have been shown to offer a range of health benefits — from osteoporosis prevention to helping you lose more fat on a weight-loss plan — but the latest news has got the fitness industry grinning. Whey […]

Whether you succumb to a virus or fight it off depends on how strong your immune system is. Here’s how you can improve your odds. Exercise Exercise increases the circulation of lymph (fluid providing oxygen and nutrients to cells), macrophages (cells which eat invading germs), and T-cell lymphocytes (which produce antibodies that kill viruses). Relax […]

If your cholesterol or blood pressure readings are high or borderline, you may want to try supplements before jumping on the pharmaceutical bandwagon. Many show promise in treating heart disease, are less expensive than drugs, and cause fewer side effects. Here are the top four heart-healing supplements: Fish oil If you have heart disease, getting […]

By Judy Davie There are three issues to consider when you want to lose weight. They are: What do I eat? How much do I eat? How much exercise do I do?

Biggest Loser contestant Laura Kufersin talks to Woman’s Day about her time on the show. **Starting weight: 109.2 Elimination weight: 93.1kg** How do you feel about getting this far in the game? I’ve got 23kg to go before I reach my goal weight but I’m really excited to be going home. There were some long […]

By Annette Campbell So you’ve decided it’s time to get into shape? You really want to enjoy all the benefits of exercise, but joining a gym’s too expensive, buying exercise equipment to use at home is even pricier, and the thought of walking, jogging, swimming or cycling on your own is just way too lonely. […]

By Judy Davie **”I have recently moved into a new house and away from family for the first time. While I have always had a sweet tooth, I feel that I am losing control. I cannot eat just one biscuit or scoop of ice-cream. I have to finish it all. I feel that my cravings […]

By Judy Davie **”I have just had a baby and am finding it hard to lose weight. I am not a junk food eater or a fatty eater but love my food and eat a lot of it, mainly because I can’t get full on just a little bit of food. Can you please help […]

Biggest Loser contestant Greg Koutsouridis talks to Woman’s Day about his time on the show. **Starting weight: 148.8kg Elimination weight: 114.7kg** How do you feel having to leave at this stage of the game? I’ve got 9 kilos to go before I reach my goal weight but I’m really happy. I feel much sexier. I’ve […]

Biggest Loser contestant Mel Russell talks to Woman’s Day about her time on the show. **Starting weight: 108.4kg Elimination weight: 88kg** How do you feel now that you are out of the Biggest Loser competition? Its mixed emotions. I’m so excited to be going home to my family. I said I didn’t want to go […]