Eggs have had a bad rap in the nutrition stakes for years, most often being criticised as causing cholesterol to climb. But it turns out that they’re not that bad for you, with most evidence suggesting that foods containing saturated fat and trans fat have more influence on blood levels of cholesterol. In fact, a […]

Who would have thought that this humble fruit bowl staple was actually a versatile medicine in disguise? The potential uses for lemons reach far beyond home remedies, too — there’s even scientific evidence that they reduce the risk of cancer and heart attacks. Related: What to eat to avoid cancer Here are more reasons to […]

The silly season is well and truly over, but many of us are struggling to reduce our holiday alcohol consumption. Enter Febfast, which is challenging Australians to give up booze for the month of February to raise money for young people struggling with substance abuse problems. Related: Support Helen’s Febfast campaign The Weekly’s editor-in-chief Helen […]

Alzheimer’s disease is shrouded in mystery but a new study has shed some light on one of its possible causes — a high-fat diet. The research — conducted by the Veterans Affairs Health Care System in Seattle and published in Archives of Neurology — found that people who ate low-fat diets high in fruit and […]

It’s easy to put on that extra 5 kilos, but it’s just as easy to lose them. Small changes are a big help in reaching a healthy weight, without feeling deprived. Have fibre, first up Breakfasting on fibre-dense multigrain toast or wholegrain cereal makes you less likely to feel empty by mid-morning. In pictures: Gym […]

Want to know how to lose five kilos in two weeks? Elle Macpherson’s trainer James Duigan shows you how! When it comes to losing weight, just like everything in life we need to a little bit of inspiration to achieve our goals. Elle Macpherson’s trainer James Duigan has come on board for the Woman’s Day […]

Want to know how to lose five kilos in two weeks? Elle Macpherson’s trainer James Duigan shows you how! When it comes to losing weight, just like everything in life we need to a little bit of inspiration to achieve our goals. Elle Macpherson’s trainer James Duigan has come on board for the Woman’s Day […]

Want to know how to lose five kilos in two weeks? Elle Macpherson’s trainer James Duigan shows you how! When it comes to losing weight, just like everything in life we need to a little bit of inspiration to achieve our goals. Elle Macpherson’s trainer James Duigan has come on board for the Woman’s Day […]

Want to know how to lose five kilos in two weeks? Elle Macpherson’s trainer James Duigan shows you how! When it comes to losing weight, just like everything in life we need to a little bit of inspiration to achieve our goals. Elle Macpherson’s trainer James Duigan has come on board for the Woman’s Day […]

Want to know how to lose five kilos in two weeks? Elle Macpherson’s trainer James Duigan shows you how! When it comes to losing weight, just like everything in life we need to a little bit of inspiration to achieve our goals. Elle Macpherson’s trainer James Duigan has come on board for the Woman’s Day […]