There’s no denying that radio king Alan Jones, AO, is contrary, cantankerous and combative, with his no-holds-barred approach to life winning listeners across the country, as well as every radio ratings survey in history. An equally tough, get-on-with-it attitude towards prostate cancer and then a brain tumour have earned him the respect of prime ministers, […]

It’s the news we’ve all been waiting to hear: chocolatiers in Spain have invented a chocolate that can help you lose weight.. The chocolate is called Lola and it contains ingredients designed to trick your body into thinking you are full and therefore restrict overeating, the UK’s Daily Mail reported. On display in Madrid for […]

Summer is at our doorstep and we’re all starting to enjoy more time outdoors in the sunshine. But even though the sun’s ultraviolet rays on our skin help us produce vitamin D in our bodies, recent studies have found that Australians are mildly deficient. Unlike other key nutrients, there are few dietary sources of vitamin […]

Around 25 per cent of Australian adults will, at some time in their lives, suffer from a diagnosable mental health problem, most prominently depression or anxiety, including phobias. And as many of these people will be parents, unfortunately some of these behaviours are bound to be passed-onto their children. “Maybe someone can’t go into lifts; […]

More than 8000 Australians are diagnosed with lung cancer each year. The good news is that increasing your intake of vitamin E may cut your risk of lung cancer by a remarkable 50 percent. According to research from the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, published in the International Journal of Cancer, intakes of […]

A woman in the UK has been diagnosed with lachanophobia, a rare fear of vegetables. It is a fear many children will claim to suffer if they find it out it’s a legitimate phobia, but Vicki Larrieux from England has a genuine fear of leafy greens. “I have always had an irrational fear of vegetables; […]

Delta loves soy milk, Posh snacks on soya beans- so what are the benefits? The soybean is a little protein powerhouse. It contains more protein than other plants, plus all the essential amino acids your body needs. Most soy foods are also low in saturated and trans fats, which is why the American Heart Association […]

Life expectancy of children could be cut by up to two years if current levels of obesity and weight issues continue, according to the National Preventative Health Taskforce Discussion Paper released by Nicola Roxon, Minister for Health and Ageing. And results of the recent National Children’s Survey show that most kids are not eating enough […]

On average, women lose 10cm in height in later life, due to weakening bones. You’ve probably heard that calcium is important for healthy bones — and it is! But what else can you do to protect your bones from deteriorating? Go for soy protein The amount and type of protein we eat can influence our […]

In case you weren’t confused enough about the benefits and consequences of drinking wine, a professor in Britain says that women risk developing liver disease or becoming alcohol-dependant because they are unaware of the impact of regular drinking. Professor Ian Gilmore, president of the Royal College of Physicians in London told Britain’s Telegraph.co.uk that the […]