Are You Eating the Wrong Vegetables? Even if you ‘do the right thing’ and eat five servings of fruits and vegetables every day, it doesn’t mean you’re getting all the nutrients your body needs. According to a recent study at Arizona State University, the top three vegetables eaten in Western countries are iceberg lettuce, French […]

Whether you’re raising funds for a charity or washing up in a local shelter, volunteering boosts your self-esteem and gives you a sense of purpose. But, if you need more reasons for helping other people, social researchers have found that it also helps you live longer, with adults who volunteer up to three hours a […]

If you look past the fads and the spin, what we should actually be eating is pretty simple and these seven principles have been around for a long time.

From The Australian Women’s Weekly Health Series: Constipation. Buy the Book. The toileting position and muscle action you are used to will influence whether you empty your bowels effortlessly, inadvertently strain or obviously strain over time. Whether you sit or squat to defecate (empty your bowels) depends on your ethnic group, and whether you use […]

Diet, exercise, sleep and other good health habits are the key to looking good. But sometimes you need a quick fix to look better straightaway. Try these 6 tricks: 1. Move gracefully If you don’t, you look old and tired. Poor posture can result even from just slinging your handbag over the same shoulder every […]

By Annette Campbell David Sandoe, 59, is a general manager with a financial company in the heart of the city of Sydney. But even on his busiest, most high-pressure days, this executive refuses to stress. “Nothing at work can really worry me now,” he says calmly. “I’ve survived worse!” Eight years ago, David was diagnosed […]

Get back on track this year with my top 10 healthy lifestyle tips for 2005. You might like to adopt 1 or all 10. Print out the lifestyle tips and stick them on the fridge or your pin board at work, as a daily reminder. Or write them throughout your diary as memory joggers at […]

With focus these days on functional foods, breakfast cereals are one group that has its fair share of super ingredients. Let’s take a closer look at some of the benefits in your bowl. There’s no debate on the power of breakfast as the most important meal of the day for good health, disease prevention, weight […]

When it comes to introducing solids, slow and steady certainly wins the race. Let’s take a look at a few of the fundamentals and latest advice. If you’re a first time mum and have a baby around the four month mark, you’re probably getting excited about starting solids. But before you rush into stocking the […]

This new exercise craze is taking off around the world, not just as an intensive 'get-in-shape' tool, but as a regular part of a training program. But what’s involved in this military take on physical activity?