The fitness industry is a bit like the ocean, with a constant flow of gimmicks and trends that come and go with the tides.

The fitness industry is a bit like the ocean, with a constant flow of gimmicks and trends that come and go with the tides. Yet Pilates has withstood the test of time and is one of the more effective ways to keep yourself fit, especially for those looking to prevent back pain. Pilates is a […]

A 20-year study of monkeys in the US has found that reducing the kilojoule intake slowed the ageing process and increased their lifespan. The Wisconsin National Primate Research Center monitored 76 rhesus monkeys — 30 since 1989, and 46 since 1994 — to study what cutting their diet by 30 percent would do to them. […]

Intuition – that gut feeling, hunch or sixth sense you get when you instinctively know what to do in a certain situation, but have no idea why – is not some mystical power or a gift for a privileged few. It is a valuable, often under-utilised tool that everyone possesses. Research suggests that the pineal […]

Why do people who don’t smoke get lung cancer? According to research from Seoul National University, published in the American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care, it’s because they eat a diet high in inorganic phosphates, chemicals which are used in many processed foods, including meats, cheese, and baked goods. “Our results clearly demonstrated that […]

Spending time in nature has long been known to ease anxiety. Now a Kansas University study, reported in HortTechnology (18:563-568), proves that plants actually accelerate healing. The study, of 90 patients recovering from an appendectomy, found that those with potted plants in their rooms needed less pain medication, had lower blood pressure and reported experiencing […]

Karyn and Richard Shine wish to make a personal plea to Aussie parents who smoke. “Please don’t smoke near your kids. It’s not fair. You have taken up the habit, but your children haven’t. “If you light up near them, they breathe the smoke as well. You’re putting their health at risk because you choose […]

This anti-aging meal plan will take years off how you look and feel, and it will help you to lose weight. This seven-day plan is loaded with natural anti – inflammatory foods, vitamins and antioxidants that protect and boost your body’s cells at the surface of the skin right through to your internal organs. Day […]

A well planned plant based diet can provide all the essential nutrients required for a healthy, balanced diet while also boasting various health benefits. Including more plant based foods has been found to be beneficial in managing weight and provides protection from common lifestyle diseases, including heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes and some forms […]

Men are usually pretty good at looking after their cars, their families and their mates. But sometimes they need a little more encouragement to look after their own health. So the aim of Men’s Health Week (June 15 – 21) is to raise the level of awareness about men’s medical issues, and encourage our fellas […]