Sitting your kids down in front of the television could be more harmful than you think, new research shows. Children who watch more than two hours of television a day have twice as much chance of developing asthma as those who watch less than this. This new research conducted by the Medical Research Council in […]

Eating more fruit and vegetables and consuming less red meat and alcohol could prevent thousands of incidences of cancers each year, according to a major new study. The World Cancer Research Fund (WCRF) discovered that 12 major types of cancer, including breast, bowel, stomach and pancreatic cancers, could be reduced by 39 per cent simply […]

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Give the Mylanta a miss. When tummy troubles strike, try these natural stomach soothers to relieve unwelcome gurgles, hiccups and burps. Get herbal help Ginger has antispasmodic properties and is excellent for settling stomach upsets and easing nausea. Take it in capsule form; or, nibble candied ginger. A cup of chamomile tea will relieve indigestion […]

In a study from Miami University, psychologists divided people into three groups, each of which was instructed to keep a different kind of journal. One group recorded daily events, another recorded problems, while the third group listed everything they were grateful for. The researchers found that this third group scored much higher on tests for […]

The two best-known risk factors for type 2 diabetes are a lack of physical activity and overindulgence in refined and processed foods. Now, according to a study published in the journal Sleep, it appears getting a good night’s rest also protects against diabetes. The study, authored by James Gangswich, PhD, of Columbia University in New […]

Did you down a glass of ordinary orange juice at breakfast? Do try to keep up! The new and incredibly nutritious ‘super-juices’ provide a wealth of health-promoting ingredients. Pamela Allardice shows you four wiser ways to wet your whistle. Amazing acaiThe berries of the Amazonian acai palm (Euterpe oleracea) produce a claret-coloured juice with a […]

By Judy Davie Sometimes sticking to a diet is just too hard if every meal from breakfast through to dinner is itemised. If you want to lose weight but still have a bit of freedom with what you eat, following this one simple rule is an effective way to help you shed those kilos: Nothing […]

February is Australia’s Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month and The Weekly wants every woman to know the signs and risks associated with this disease. Most women with ovarian cancer experience at least one symptom of the disease in the year prior to their diagnosis. Abdominal bloating, abdominal or back pain, appetite loss or feeling full quickly, […]

It’s Australia’s first Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, and the medical experts have a very simple, yet very strong message for us: “Know the symptoms of ovarian cancer!” There is currently no screening test to detect this disease, so becoming aware of these signs, and knowing our own bodies, can save our lives. This year in […]