Deck the halls — and hit the shopping mall — without straining your back. This exercise targets upper and middle back muscles, that tire quickly when you’re on your feet all day, and helps increase endurance to maintain good posture and reduce the risk of injury to your back. Holding a 2kg weight in each […]

It seems we haven’t heard too much about HIV/AIDS lately. However AIDS Awareness Week runs from Friday, November 24 to World AIDS Day on Friday, December 1. Fittingly, the theme is ‘HIV/AIDS — Let’s talk about it: many faces, different stories.’ Here are some fascinating facts and figures about HIV/AIDS, compiled by the AIDS Trust […]

Forget peace on earth and goodwill to all men: Christmas can be a nightmare. Here’s how to rise above the pressure: Shop smart Resist the temptation to spend, spend, spend. Do-it-yourself gifts, like a framed photo or homemade jam, not only save you money, they mean more than shop-bought items. Other money-saving ideas include having […]

‘I’ve been on so many diets, have lost some weight, but never enough. Before I know it, I’m off the diet and the weight’s piled on again. Can you help?’ If losing weight were as simple as making the decision to cut down on food until we’d lost what we needed to, the entire nation […]

‘I’m 2½ months pregnant and the baby has a slow heart. What should I start eating for the baby to be healthy and strong?’ — Emma It’s so distressing to hear this kind of news at any stage during your pregnancy but there are many people who live to a grand old age with a […]

A toned and taut Kirstie Alley reveals how you too can look amazing in a cossie. Kirstie worked hard to get into shape for her bikini debut on Oprah. She went hiking every morning for an hour, then tried for an afternoon workout of weights, circuit training, pilates or yoga. She also followed a 5000kJ-a-day […]

By Judy Davie For further information about food and nutrition, visit Judy Davie’s website at www.thefoodcoach.com.au ‘My son has a very healthy appetite but is overweight. I don’t want to make a big thing of it but for his own sake would like him to lose weight.’ — Wendy I often hear people describe their […]

By Annette Campbell Most of us are pretty good at looking after our general health — we have regular checks with the doctor, dentist, physio, optometrist and more. But how often do you think about your mental health? It probably doesn’t even cross your mind, but it should. And raising such awareness is the aim […]

Spill your diet secrets!** Do you have a secret diet shame? Maybe you have a slimming secret that actually works? Whatever your diet confession is, you can share it here and read the diet tales of other readers.

Spill your diet secrets!** Do you have a secret diet shame? Maybe you have a slimming secret that actually works? Whatever your diet confession is, you can share it here and read the diet tales of other readers. Chat to other slimmers here Small changes When my doctor told me my cholesterol level was in […]