Is there anything that this antioxidant-rich superfruit can’t do? So far, research has linked it to preventing heart disease, better post-exercise muscle recovery, improvements in erectile dysfunction, and even visibly reducing the appearance of wrinkles. Now, according to a study published in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, it appears that this multitasking fruit […]

Being obese doesn’t just put a strain on your health, it hits your hip pocket too. Researchers at George Washington University in the US have calculated the annual cost of being obese to a person’s wage at US$4879 ($5105) for women and US$2646 ($2769) for men, the Associated Press reported. The researchers took into account […]

She comes from good creative stock. Grandfather Roald Dahl’s books sit on the bookshelves of hundreds of thousands of homes. Grandmother Patricia Neal was an actress, best known for her role in Breakfast at Tiffany’s. Sophie has forged a career of her own. Model, writer and now television star, Sophie Dahl shows no sign of […]

Ever wonder how Susan Sarandon stays looking so sexy? She puts it down to her… ping-pong work-outs.. “I think ping-pong is the most fun way to stay in shape,” the 63-year-old actor told People magazine. “You really work up a sweat and it’s fun. It’s good for your mind as well as your body.” In […]

Working out on your own is more beneficial if you want a high-intensity work-out, according to research by the American College of Sports Medicine.

Working out on your own is more beneficial if you want a high-intensity work-out, according to research by the American College of Sports Medicine. Being on your own or in a gym environment will see you working harder (and working off more) than with a friend or in the great outdoors. The study suggests this […]

The path to good dieting intention is paved with dangerous temptation. It seems that for every garden salad you fix yourself, there is a doughnut waiting for you around the corner. When you’re turning the page of your eating habits and trying to change your lifestyle, the default option at a cafe or restaurant will […]

We all know it's as simple as "eat more fresh fruit and vegies and start exercising" when it comes to losing weight. But the truth is it can be very difficult to take that first step in the long road of lifestyle change.

We all know it’s as simple as “eat more fresh fruit and vegies and start exercising” when it comes to losing weight. But the truth is it can be very difficult to take that first step in the long road of lifestyle change. But Sally Symonds has proved it can be done — at home […]

It can only be a good thing for more brands to enter the car insurance industry, but did you ever expect your local supermarket chain to be one of them?