According to a study from the UK, hosting a dinner party is more stressful than going to work. The survey found 57 percent thought hosting a soirée was more stressful than commuting to work, and a quarter of respondents found it more trying than a job interview. The biggest concern for hosts’ was that the […]

Older women are experiencing more unplanned pregnancies than ever before because of a mistaken belief that their fertility has waned, according to experts. The UK Family Planning Association (FPA) has launched a campaign to warn women over 35 years of age to continue to use contraception, after reviewing figures that show that abortion rates are […]

If you’re having trouble losing weight, why not try living in the mountains? That is the conclusion of German researchers who found that people who live at high altitude find it easier to lose weight and keep it off. Researchers from Ludwig Maximilians University of Munich tested 20 men who had an average body mass […]

We’re lucky in Australia to have a clean, safe food supply, but the issue of food safety also extends to our homes. How we cook, handle and store foods are all important things to bear in mind when keeping our food safe. So as we move back into the routine of school and work we […]

Here’s good news for those of us who are rather partial to meat-heavy barbecues or nice rich cheeses: researchers have found that there is no clear link between saturated fat intake and heart disease. The findings, which were reached after an analysis of 21 past studies, contradict earlier conclusions about the risks involved with raising […]

If you have something to say sorry about today, here’s a top tip: approach from the right-hand side and your notes of contrition have a better chance of hitting their mark. Researchers in Spain have found that when someone is angry their right ear does a better job of listening than their left, the UK’s […]

When compared to the UK, USA and China, the levels of obesity in Australian women is rising faster than in other countries, Sydney’s Daily Telegraph reported. Research published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition found that the top five percent of obese women in Australia at age 30 have an average BMI of 37.7. […]

An astounding 77 per cent of Australian women think they are overweight – so we are launching Australia’s Greatest Weight Loss Challenge. The standard greeting to a friend was once, “Hi, how are you?” Now, the universal cry of welcome is “Wow … are you on a diet?” coupled with a furtive glance. We are […]

Summer heat triggers a surprising variety of ailments. Here are some natural home remedies that spell relief. Athlete’s foot Soothe skin and clear infection by putting 1 cup of apple cider vinegar in a bowl of cool water and soak your feet for 10 minutes twice daily. Apply tea tree oil directly to the affected […]

The benefits of breastfeeding just keep adding up. Now, according to a study published in the spring 2009 issue of Journal of Human Capital, it seems the effects also last for considerably longer than was once thought. Researchers examined the academic records of siblings, some of whom were breastfed as babies, and others who were […]