There’s a lot of information about the physical problems that can cause infertility. But did you know that your emotions are another factor that can contribute to conception difficulties? “I experienced some intense emotions and fears when I was trying to conceive,” says Michaela Ryan, author of newly released book Trying to Conceive. “After a […]

By Judy Davie If you are carrying a few extra kilos now you are in your sixties don’t despair. It’s easy to lose them and stay healthy if you select from our over sixties weight loss meal ideas. At this stage in life, it’s important to modify your eating habits and consider bone health. With […]

Get up half an hour earlier than normal and take a brisk walk. Only ever eat when you are sitting down at a table. Allow yourself 2 small treats a week. Have vegetables with every main meal. Eat 2 pieces of fruit every day. Eat wholegrains, wholegrains, wholegrains! Experiment with new recipes. Bake instead of […]

By Annette Campbell Picture: Getty Images. Posed by models. Knowledge is nearly always the greatest weapon we have when it comes to staying healthy. And that’s definitely the case for dental care too. The more we know and understand about out teeth, the better equipped we’ll be to care for them properly. “Until the 1970s, […]

A study carried out in the US has revealed that women become unhappier than men in later life, despite experiencing greater overall life satisfaction in early adulthood. According to the survey to be detailed in an upcoming report in the Journal of Happiness Studies, women start out far happier in life than their male counterparts […]

With just two sets of teeth a lifetime, it’s important that the little ones take care of theirs from the start. By the time they hit 12, your sons and daughters will have lost all their baby teeth and be sporting the teeth they’ll need for life. With some daily care and attention these teeth […]

Don’t blame your boss or hassles at home. The problem could be what (and when and why) you’re eating. Pamela Allardice has 10 feel-good food tips. 1 Skip sugar Lollies, sweet biscuits and cakes trigger spikes in insulin levels, briefly revving up energy levels, before causing them to nosedive. Sugar also creates chemical fluctuations in […]

This week in Woman’s Day we have launched the Bright Smiles campaign in conjunction with the NDF and Colgate. To help keep your teeth healthy, follow these simple steps to a shining smile. Floss at least once a day, preferably at night. Use about 45 centimeters of floss and wind most of it around each […]

Did you know that Australian studies estimate that every year the flu causes 18,000 hospital admissions and 1.5 million missed work days? With the winter months bringing more colds and flu, it’s time to address your lifestyle patterns and seek as many ways as possible to boost your immunity. Ultimately we know that a healthy […]

Key findings in a recent study by the Australian Division of World Action on Salt and Health (AWASH), show that only 2% of sausages in Australian supermarkets meet acceptable salt levels. AWASH revealed that one single sausage sandwich at your local barbecue could contain as much as 6grams of salt or 100% of the maximum […]