Food allergies are an increasing issue and concern for all parents. It’s a problem that’s even on the radar for parents whose children do not have food allergies, because they still need to carefully consider what to pack in their child’s lunch box or what food to offer at parties. A recent review conducted by […]

In a study reported in the Journal of Nutrition, Japanese researchers have found that bilberry extract helped to control blood sugar and improve insulin sensitivity. The team gave the extract, along with a normal diet, to mice that had a genetic predisposition to developing diabetes; the other group of lab mice just received the food. […]

Regular participation in resistance training can provide a range of positive health benefits. These include increased bone mineral density which can reduce the risk of osteoporosis and related fractures later in life. It increases muscle strength, improves posture, and boosts metabolism which can assist with weight management. Despite these well-known health benefits, resistance training is often not implemented into exercise routines.

Regular participation in resistance training can provide a range of positive health benefits. These include increased bone mineral density which can reduce the risk of osteoporosis and related fractures later in life. It increases muscle strength, improves posture, and boosts metabolism which can assist with weight management. Despite these well-known health benefits, resistance training is […]

Australian, European and New Zealand women have the highest rates of breast cancer in the world and new research has found their Western lifestyle is partly to blame. Research by the World Cancer Research Fund International (WCRFI) found that women in Africa and Asia have the lowest rates of breast cancer in the world, the […]

The mere mention of menopause is enough to strike fear into the hearts of many women. Even though it’s a natural and unavoidable stage of life, it doesn’t stop the dread of impending hot flushes and headaches. But do we know all the facts? Below is some helpful and practical information aimed at making preparation […]

A study from the University of Montreal, published in the Journal of Personality, gives weight to the growing body of evidence suggesting parents do their children a disservice by monitoring their leisure activities too closely — or ‘helicoptering’, as this style of over-zealous parenting has become known as. The study examined the behaviour of both […]

August 1-7 is National Healthy Bones Week (www.osteoporosis.org.au), and — seeing as one in two women and one in five men over the age of 50 will suffer a broken bone as the result of osteoporosis, or brittle bone disease — it makes sense to learn how to reduce your risk. Here’s what you need […]

Daffodil Day is coming soon, the largest national fundraising event of its kind in the Southern Hemisphere, providing essential funds for cancer research, prevention and support programs. Through it, the Cancer Council aims to raise over $9 million. The daffodil was chosen as the international symbol of ‘hope’ for those affected by cancer — it […]

Have you ever decided to get fit? But then you found you really couldn’t be bothered? This often happens when you don’t set a specific goal. Without a reason to exercise, most people struggle to get started. Heidi Howard, a 30-year-old Brisbane mum, had vague notions that she wanted to get fit and lose weight […]