My Year Without Sex My Year Without Sex is the misleadingly titled new film for writer/director Sarah Watts, her follow-up to Look Both Ways. This is no American Pie prequel, but a wry look at life’s myriad of question for a happy middle-class Aussie family. Natalie (Sacha Horler) and Ross (Matt Day) have the typically […]

Question: What is beta glucan and why is it good for me? Answer: Beta glucan is a type of soluble fibre. Although it is found in all cereal grains, barley and oats are known to be particularly rich sources. Beta glucan and its benefits for heart health have been studied extensively. It is believed that […]

Financial times are tough. We may even be in a recession, however that doesn’t stop 80 per cent of Aussies from hiding purchases from their loved ones during times of economic crisis. You could be forgiven for believing that the purse strings should be held a little tighter in the current financial climate, however most […]

What is Stress? Stress is a natural response that releases hormones into the body. You have two types of stress responses: Eustress – Good stress:helps you to feel invigorated, motivated, excited and promotes creativity, achievement and wellbeing. Eustress helps you to achieve your goals such as competing in a sporting event, getting a promotion at […]

Whenever you set out to achieve anything in life there are always changes that need to occur. Your changes will affect the people around you and you need to be aware of this fact. To reach your desired destination you need to plan. This includes your direction, how you are going to get there, the […]

When you’re juggling a hectic schedule and never-ending to-do lists, it’s easy to get bogged down. If you could do with a booster shot of creative juice, try these ideas: 1. Write a soap opera When life is not going according to plan, it’s satisfying to enter a world where you can control what your […]

Nearly half of the Australian population will have a degree of osteoarthritis by age 65. The good news is that you also have many options for relieving the pain. One of the most exciting new treatments may also be one of the oldest – boswellia (Boswellia serrata), a resin derived from frankincense trees which has […]

Got a sinus infection? You don’t need to use both steroid nasal sprays and antibiotics, says a study from England’s University of Southampton, published in the Journal of the American Medical Association. Patients in the study were given antibiotic treatment with amoxicillin, an antibiotic often used for bacterial sinus infections, with or without steroid nasal […]

If you spent money on your child’s education between July 2008 and June 2009 you may be eligible for a tax break on your child’s education expenses. In fact, the Government Education Tax Refund allows you to claim up to 50 per cent of eligible education-related expenses* for your children. Make the most of your […]

Tweak your family's finances with these cost-effective tips.