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 […]

Surprising findings from a new study reported in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition indicate that women who get most of their calcium from food have higher bone density than women whose calcium comes mainly from tablets – even when the supplement takers have a higher average calcium intake. The survey of postmenopausal women was […]

This month we talk to Dr George Janko, Medical Director, McKinnon Sports Medicine centre on why it’s worth perfecting your posture when you’re active. Spine in line? You only have to look at a spine to see how its various curves may, affect the pressure areas on discs, facette joints, spinal nerves, ligaments and muscles. […]

Not a morning person? These 10 ideas from Pamela Allardice will have you out of bed pronto and feeling perkier once you’re up. 1 First things first. You’ll feel awful in the morning if you don’t get enough sleep. Going to bed five minutes earlier each night for two weeks will increase your shut-eye time […]

By Judy Davie “Arghhhh why didn’t I control myself and eat less?!” is the common cry of many people who peel their winter clothes off to find a few extra kilos that weren’t there four months before. In nature, bears and squirrels stock up with food to provide warmth before tucking themselves away to hibernate […]

We have all heard the old saying, you are what you eat, but a new survey has revealed that you are also what you drink! Whether it’s a cappuccino, flat white, latte or a long black you’re craving, your coffee choice apparently reflects your personality. It’s certainly no secret that Australians love their coffee and […]