Don’t blame your boss or hassles at home. The problem could be what (and when and why) you’re eating. Pamela Allardice has 10 feel-good food tips. 1 Skip sugar Lollies, sweet biscuits and cakes trigger spikes in insulin levels, briefly revving up energy levels, before causing them to nosedive. Sugar also creates chemical fluctuations in […]

The first Sunday of August is International Friendship Day — recognised throughout the world as a day to honour friendships and the contribution they make to our lives. School mates, colleagues, neighbours, siblings, partners — friendships come in many guises, but just how often do you show them how much you care? Officially introduced in […]

Since John Gray wrote Men are from Mars, Women are from Venus in 1992, it has been a commonly held belief that the brains of the two sexes worked differently somehow. Now, new research shows that Gray was not far off the mark. This new research may explain some of the assumptions about differences between […]

Did you know that Australian studies estimate that every year the flu causes 18,000 hospital admissions and 1.5 million missed work days? With the winter months bringing more colds and flu, it’s time to address your lifestyle patterns and seek as many ways as possible to boost your immunity. Ultimately we know that a healthy […]

Key findings in a recent study by the Australian Division of World Action on Salt and Health (AWASH), show that only 2% of sausages in Australian supermarkets meet acceptable salt levels. AWASH revealed that one single sausage sandwich at your local barbecue could contain as much as 6grams of salt or 100% of the maximum […]

Surprising findings from a new study reported in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition indicate that women who get most of their calcium from food have higher bone density than women whose calcium comes mainly from tablets – even when the supplement takers have a higher average calcium intake. The survey of postmenopausal women was […]

This month we talk to Dr George Janko, Medical Director, McKinnon Sports Medicine centre on why it’s worth perfecting your posture when you’re active. Spine in line? You only have to look at a spine to see how its various curves may, affect the pressure areas on discs, facette joints, spinal nerves, ligaments and muscles. […]

Is it really possible to look five years younger in flash without surgery? Beauty Director Kate Mahon chose five women and put them in the hands of five cosmetic surgeons to see how much difference five weeks of non-invasive facial treatments would make to their appearance. You be the judge. “I felt fine about the […]

Is it really possible to look five years younger in flash without surgery? Beauty Director Kate Mahon chose five women and put them in the hands of five cosmetic surgeons to see how much difference five weeks of non-invasive facial treatments would make to their appearance. You be the judge. “I was a sun worshipper […]

There are so many hair care products on the market that sometimes it can be difficult to make the perfect choice. If you love trying new things, and like having a bit of fun, why not find the range that suits your lifestyle and personality. These are our personality picks: Fashion Diva: This stylish label […]