"Convenience" can save us precious time and money, but is it really worth it?

More than 8000 Australians are diagnosed with lung cancer each year. The good news is that increasing your intake of vitamin E may cut your risk of lung cancer by a remarkable 50 percent. According to research from the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, published in the International Journal of Cancer, intakes of […]

As the world said goodbye to the King of Pop in a very public way, his family organised a private funeral held on September 3, 2009, costing the estate almost US$1 million, court documents revealed. In pictures: Michael Jackson’s memorial service After Michael Jackson’s death in June, the family and AEG entertainment group organised a […]

A woman in the UK has been diagnosed with lachanophobia, a rare fear of vegetables. It is a fear many children will claim to suffer if they find it out it’s a legitimate phobia, but Vicki Larrieux from England has a genuine fear of leafy greens. “I have always had an irrational fear of vegetables; […]

As we reported earlier, Hugh Jackman was the frontrunner to host the 2010 Academy Awards, but it seems the Wolverine hunk has turned down to role, leaving it vacant for Steve Martin and Alec Baldwin to step in. In pictures: Hugh Jackman Rumours surfaced that the Aussie star was not interested due to another acting […]

Just how does singing star Delta Goodrem keep up her busy lifestyle? As she tells The Weekly, she maintains a healthy diet, both at home and when out and about. Q: What are your favourite meals? “I always start the day with fruit, a So Good soy milk smoothie, cereal and toast. Some days, I’ll […]

Life expectancy of children could be cut by up to two years if current levels of obesity and weight issues continue, according to the National Preventative Health Taskforce Discussion Paper released by Nicola Roxon, Minister for Health and Ageing. And results of the recent National Children’s Survey show that most kids are not eating enough […]

Question: When calculating 8 glasses of water a day, can you include tea, coffee and other fluids? Answer: Yes, your daily fluid intake doesn’t all have to come in the form of water. While water is best, milk, juice, tea, coffee, cordial, soft drinks, sports drinks, even ice-blocks, can also provide additional fluids. Alcohol, on […]

On average, women lose 10cm in height in later life, due to weakening bones. You’ve probably heard that calcium is important for healthy bones — and it is! But what else can you do to protect your bones from deteriorating? Go for soy protein The amount and type of protein we eat can influence our […]

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