Anxiety accounts for 45 per cent of all mood disorders, according to a recent report published by the Australian Bureau of Statistics, and for the millions of Australians who commute daily by car, rush-hour can be a major source of stress. With traffic-related anxiety and road rage now formally recognised as a certified medical condition, […]

By Glenda Kwek She sprints down the side of the field, evading two players chasing after her. Running towards the centre of the pitch, she sidesteps another defender and takes a hard swing at the ball. As it sails into the top right-hand corner of the goal, she yells “I love football!” But this “football” […]

Afternoon cravings can easily unravel all the good work you’ve completed on your morning power walk, healthy breakfast and lunch. Instead of heading for the chocolate fix to boost energy levels and prevent the afternoon slump, check out these alternatives: Nut it out Even though nuts are high in ‘good’ fat, they are also high […]

A recent nutrition and health review of apples completed by an Australian dietitian has looked closely at the benefits of including an apple a day in your diet. Apples have been shown to have a range of health benefits including asthma and cancer protection. But can they really keep the doctor away? Let’s take a […]

That’s the intriguing finding of a new study from the University of Chicago Medical Center published in the Journal of Human Hypertension. When 50 individuals with a misaligned Atlas vertebra (located high in the neck) were given a one-time specialised chiropractic adjustment, researchers noted that their blood pressure decreased dramatically – in fact, at a […]

Roll up, roll up and find out about one of the hottest new ways to get fit and have fun — circus training. No, we don't mean circuit training. Think juggling, balancing acts, contortion, the strong man and more.

Roll up, roll up and find out about one of the hottest new ways to get fit and have fun — circus training. No, we don’t mean circuit training. Think juggling, balancing acts, contortion, the strong man and more. Circus skills Troupes like the Flying Fruit Fly Circus and Circus Oz have spearheaded a new […]

By Annette Campbell Have you been to see your GP lately? We all get busy and time flies by, so chances are that unless you’ve had a particular illness you might not have seen your local doctor for a while. So we decided to check-in with Melbourne-based practicing GP, Dr Vicki Kotsirilos, to discuss some […]

**Dear Judy, I noticed that you suggest eating grain bread. I was under the impression grain bread is made from white flour which is very processed. Is not the wholemeal variety a better option? And is wholemeal pasta considered a reasonable substitute? — Mel** Dear Mel, Wholegrain bread is made from brown flour with grains […]

The high fibre diet was one of the most successful diets to do the rounds in the ’80s and today the message to eat more fibre holds true. Nowadays it’s easy to get your recommended daily intake of fibre with the many varieties of excellent canned legumes and pulses available in supermarkets. Legumes are antiviral, […]