Reduce your risk of breast cancer
While it’s not known exactly what causes breast cancer or how to prevent it, there are things you can do to lower your cancer risk. Follow these tips from the National Breast Cancer Centre. A new lump or lumpiness, especially if it’s only in one breast A change in the size or shape of your […]
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Coffee health news
Australians love their coffee breaks and now new research is revealing that they may indeed be doing their health a big favour. Let’s take a closer look at exciting new research on antioxidants in coffee: Antioxidant power Antioxidants fight cellular damage caused by free radicals in the body produced during daily life such as in […]
Sip to beat stress
Drinking black tea might be the easiest way to beat stress, say English researchers. According to a University College London study of 75 adults, drinking four cups of plain black tea a day appears to cut levels of the hormone cortisol by a remarkable 20 per cent. (Cortisol is a potentially dangerous ‘stress hormone’, which […]
Got five minutes?
Now there's no excuse for saying you haven't got time to exercise. These simple moves mean you can wage war on your wobbly bits in 5 minutes flat. Do all six, and you've added half an hour of movement and vitality to your day.
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Fit in fitness this Christmas
This month we asked sports medicine expert Dr George Janko, McKinnon Sports Medicine for his team's top lifestyle and fitness tips for surviving this silly season.
Got five minutes?
Now there’s no excuse for saying you haven’t got time to exercise. These simple moves mean you can wage war on your wobbly bits in 5 minutes flat. Do all six, and you’ve added half an hour of movement and vitality to your day. 1.Strengthen your coreStick a note saying “Cinch in my centre” on […]
Fit in fitness this Christmas
This month we asked sports medicine expert Dr George Janko, McKinnon Sports Medicine for his team’s top lifestyle and fitness tips for surviving this silly season. Increase that training – whatever it may be. Let’s up the ante! Push harder, faster, stronger, and longer! Do something each day even if only a brisk walk. Remember […]
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The entertainer’s meal plan
The weather is warming up, the days are getting longer — it’s time to clean down the barbecue, refill the gas bottle and dust off the stubby holders. It’s also a great time of year to invite friends and family over and share a few laughs together. But for those with weight to lose, there’s […]
Magnesium
By Judy Davie **”A naturopath once told me that magnesium should be my drug of choice. Is Anlene a good choice for me or would it be better to stick to real milk?” — Jacqui** This is an interesting question worth tackling in 2 parts: