It’s that time of year again where we feel that we have shopped till we dropped, celebrated till we could no more and let’s face it indulged in too much alcohol, too much fat and too much sugar for too long! So how do we re-energise ourselves and regain that lost vitality and get back […]

You used to have to travel a country mile to find genuine organic fare and even then, only specialised farms had what you were looking for. But today, organic products can be found on the supermarket shelf and some of the biggest, brand food manufacturers have organic product offerings. This is in part due to […]

These five tricks help you handle crises better and tackle activities serenely. Keep a CD in your computer Pop on earphones and chill out, even for just a minute. Music can slow your heart rate, lower your blood pressure, and inspire, energise or relax you. Take a break from email Talk to colleagues, or use […]

What do you need this January to burn off those festive excesses? Check out our counter below to how many minutes of moderate or high intensity activity you typically need to do to burn off common Christmas fare. So what are you waiting for? It's time to get moving and get back in shape this New Year.

Question I have terrible psoriasis and I’m dreading baring my skin with summer approaching. What’s the latest treatment? W. Harris, Surry Hills, NSW. Answer Dermatologist Dr Jo-Ann See explains that psoriasis is a skin condition partly caused by overactive T-cells in the immune system triggering an inflammatory reaction in the skin. This causes skin cells […]

Question: Could you please tell me what makes a lipstick long-wearing? I’m so confused by matt/demi-matt/cream/gloss formulations. Please explain! Sonia Schwartz, via email. Answer: “The longest lasting lipsticks are matte,” says Poppy King, colour designer for Prescriptives and former lipstick creator. “They have a high level of pigment and no shine. Pigments come in a […]

Question: Why does my hair colour fade so quickly in summer and what can I do to prevent it? P. Burke, Fitzroy, Vic. Answer: While long, hot summers and lazy days at the beach are some of the best things about living in Australia, a less desirable side effect is overexposure to the sun and […]

What do you need this January to burn off those festive excesses? Check out our counter below to how many minutes of moderate or high intensity activity you typically need to do to burn off common Christmas fare. So what are you waiting for? It’s time to get moving and get back in shape this […]

A health scare prompted TV host Kerri-Anne Kennerley to improve her eating and exercise habits, with remarkable results. Now she reveals her weight-loss tips so you can follow her lead and get healthy at home. Last summer, the usually unsinkable Kerri-Anne Kennerley had lurched to the end of an exhausting year, when she and her […]

Here are author Sue Williams’ top four writing tips: 1. Start The hardest thing is getting started. I’m a great believer in just picking up a pen, or firing up the computer, and making a start. Get yourself going, and write a couple of thousand words quickly to warm up. You can always go back […]