Exclusive extract from Trip of a Lifetime by Liz Byrski. Later, even when she’d had time to think about it, she still couldn’t remember anything unusual about that evening; no sense of foreboding, no warning signal, not even feeling of unease. The meeting ran late, it was dark and wet as they came out of […]

When you’re feeling stressed out it can be really hard to stick to your healthy eating goals. Suddenly you crave comfort foods like chocolate, chips or takeaways and lose all motivation for those gym visits. So it’s no surprise that many people gain weight during particularly stressful patches in life. But is it just a […]

Learn to love fibre, for your heart’s sake. That’s the message from a recent Medical University of South Carolina study. Thirty-five healthy adults were randomly selected to consume either the DASH (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) high-fibre diet (nearly 28 grams of fibre per day) or a psyllium fibre supplement (equivalent to 27 grams of […]

Did you know that our alcohol guidelines are currently under review? Yes, that’s right. But don’t get excited if you enjoy a regular tipple. You’re likely to be surprised to hear that the draft of the new guidelines takes a more conservative view than the current report published by the National Health and Medical Research […]

If lack of time is challenging your New Year fitness goals, try breaking up your exercise into multiple small bouts. Three 10-minute sessions can be just as effective as one 30-minute session.

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If lack of time is challenging your New Year fitness goals, try breaking up your exercise into multiple small bouts. Three 10-minute sessions can be just as effective as one 30-minute session. The following tips are designed to help you be more active in your daily routine throughout the day. This will have enormous positive […]

Dazzling diamonds and designer gowns gave way to dashing and debonair Hollywood hunks at the 80th Oscar celebrations this year. The ’80s saw a redefining of what was acceptable as ‘black tie’ as actors started to push the boundaries and experiment with decorative waistcoats or lush fabrics like silk and velvet on the red carpet. […]

Muses are a mysterious species with a particular role of importance in the world of fashion designers – the role of inspiration. The ‘Make a Statement’ event hosted by Australia’s largest department store, Myer, saw some of our top designers and their muses gather to make their own individual statements in Sydney. Not only did […]

Celebrating International Women’s Day… From great rulers through history, to brilliant authors, talented sportswomen, political figures and entertainers…these are some of the most inspirational and important women throughout history, the world and Australia. History is often written and viewed from a male perspective andThe Weeklywants to celebrate the influence and power of some of the […]