Health

Cameron Diaz says that plenty of sexercise it the reason the reason her figure is so amazing.

For many people with sleep disorders sleep apps can leave them so anxious they can't sleep at all

Chrissie Swan has been shedding kilos before our very eyes as she braves harsh jungle challenges and drops three dress sizes on I’m a Celebrity Get Me Out of Here!

You be surprised to learn that the most powerful "superfoods" include common and inexpensive items such as barley, garlic, oats, olive oil and prunes.

Five questions with Damon Gameau, the creator of new health documentary, That Sugar Film.

Michelle Bridges has posted an incredible ‘throwback’ photo on her Instagram this week of the days when she used to compete in body building competitions. The 44 year-old Biggest Loser trainer and boss of a fitness empire captioned the photo, “Throw Back Tuesday! Ha! I’ve had a lot of people lately ask me about when […]

Researchers at the Cambridge University in the UK claim to have created a chocolate that helps you look younger with every bite.

Boosting your fibre intake has many health and weight loss benefits.

Peak health organisations have warned patients not to quit medication in the belief they can overcome chronic diseases solely by switching to the Paleo diet.

You might be eating healthier and working out more, but why aren’t you seeing results on the scales?

Fat has been unfairly demonised, and it’s an argument that has come up frequently in discussions about obesity and nutritional guidelines.

Don't go blowtorching your treadmill just yet, the findings come with a caveat.

A serious health concern has swept across Berlin which calls for greater education when it comes to vaccines.

But don't hang up your sneakers just yet - let's look into this further.

You can now eat like Beyoncé, thanks to her new 22-day vegan meal delivery service. The global superstar has joined forces with her trainer MarcoBorges to launch the new 22 day diet. The company is called 22 Days Nutrition following the mindset that it takes 21 days to break a bad habit. A statement released […]

According to a new study published in the European Heart Journal, a daily alcoholic drink could lower the risk of heart failure in men and women. The social drinker is doing more good for their heart than heavy drinkers and teetotallers. So, well, cheers to that. The research, conducted by the Brigham and Women’s Hospital in […]

When Carly Saunders and Tresne Middleton couldn’t fit into their wardrobe for the My Kitchen Rules finale last year, the loveable couple knew it was time to get in shape. “During one of the last challenges, we had to wear jeans and I could barely move!” Carly, 33, tells Woman’s Day. “They were so tight […]

A new cook book, due to hit our shelves in April, features grain-free, dairy-free and legume-free recipes for new mothers, toddlers and babies. According to health experts, putting your baby on the Paleo diet is taking things too far. Co-authored by Paleo advocate and TV chef Pete Evans, it promotes cooking with lard, making DIY […]

Canadian duo, Giovanna Morales and James Earl O’Brien began their journey more than a year ago delving into the world of “plus-size” modelling to document the sizest ideals that are commonplace within the fashion industry and the effect that this “discrimination” – as they describe it – has on women everywhere. While on the Australian […]

Forget coconut water and green smoothies, apparently this is the next big thing.

With the number of skin cancer cases on the rise, awareness, sun safety and early detection remain vital. Despite growing awareness of sun safety, cases of skin cancer continue to rise with the disease now affecting two in three Australians under 70 – people aged 50+ particularly at risk. While skin cancer comes in various […]

Rugby League player Alex McKinnon stands unassisted for the first time since his devastating spinal injury which left him in a wheelchair. “He’s just finished in his rehab and he actually stood up unabated the other day … he stood up on his own which is a terrific sort of step for Alex,” Coach Rick […]

Showbiz reporter Angela Bishop looks and feels a million bucks and she’s done it all without even trying! When Angela realised her daily coffee hit was adding 1255 kilojoules to her daily intake, she went cold turkey. The Channel Ten presenter cut out caffeine and other “junk” food, including her beloved bread. Now, just over […]

According to fitness expert Michelle Bridges, most New Year’s resolutions fail because they’re “made in desperation with legs in the air trying to get into the last pair of skinny jeans from the Boxing Day sales bin.” She says that “decisions made in a highly emotive state are rarely good ones.” The founder of the […]

Professor Christine Logel from Renison University College at the University of Waterloo in Canada led the study which found that women tend to put on weight when their loved ones make negative comments. “When we feel bad about our bodies, we often turn to loved ones – families, friends and romantic partners – for support […]

After recently relocating to the US, The Weekly's Caroline Overington offers some insight into the Australian and American healthcare systems and their vast differences

Paula Moorhouse, 66, started exercising in her late forties…and has been turning heads ever since! Since hitting her sixties, Paula, who’s just become a grandma, has won a body sculpting competition, set a new age-group Australian indoor record for the 800m and been part of a relay team that smashed the world record for the […]

Australian Idol winner Kate DeAraugo wept tears of joy when she saw herself in her first bikini. This was the moment she’d been waiting for after a lifetime of struggling with her weight. Kate admits she often cried herself to sleep and has never liked what she saw in the mirror – until now. “It […]

Newly engaged Jesinta Campbell has shown off her enviable bikini body!

We’re talking about putting a lump of butter, and maybe some coconut oil for good measure, into your morning cup of Joe.

Sam Rouen’s gone from super chunk to super hunk – he’s still single ladies! When he entered The Biggest Loser house 6 years ago as a baby-faced 19-year-old with “love handles” and “man cans”, Sam Rouen – then 155kg – never imagined he’d one day be voted one of Australia’s hottest firefighters – let alone […]

Australia's number one magazine brand, The Australian Women's Weekly has appointed Sheree Mutton to the role of Beauty and Health Director.

If you haven’t watched one of Whitney Thore’s “Fat Girl Dancing” videos, then frankly, you’re missing out.

Time magazine has awarded its "person of the year" accolade to medical staff treating patients afflicted with the deadly Ebola virus.

Cyndi O’Meara, founder of Changing Habits, claims a homemade coconut oil mixture, a healthy diet, and a gradual tan is enough to protect skin from the sun.

Are you still dealing with the aftermath of angry breakouts as an adult?

Experts say that there are many health benefits to snoozing in the nude.

The finding is causing concern among health experts, who point out that Australians aged 25 to 34 are gaining more weight each year than any other age group. In a trend attributed to lifestyle changes during a period when young adults tend to join the workforce, drop sporting activities and take responsibility for their own […]

New evidence has emerged which states that not eating breakfast has no influence on either weight loss or weight gain.

From butter in your coffee to kombucha - what did this year bring to the world of health and wellbeing?

Calming lavender, stimulating eucalyptus and delectable rose are all you need to create a variety of natural health and beauty treatments and recipes for your home.

The significant health benefits of consuming extra virgin olive oil are almost as persuasive as the pure pleasure of tasting a freshly pressed oil. Study after study has reinforced just how valuable this heart-healthy monounsaturated fat is for our health. It decreases the risk of most chronic diseases, including heart disease, arthritis and Type 2 […]

If you’ve got it flaunt it, and that’s exactly what Home And Away’s Demi Harman has been doing lately.

A life-changing medicine is now available to cystic fibrosis sufferers, as Kalydeco – the trading name for ivacaftor - has today been added to the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme.

Fresh juices are an excellent way of getting a concentrated shot of plant-based nutrients, including free radical-scavenging carotenes, digestive enzymes and alkalising chlorophyll, in a readily absorbable form. Follow the 3:1 rule Natural health experts suggest a combination of two to three vegetable sources to one fruit, to avoid blood sugar spikes. See green Strictly […]

The truth hurts and in this case it: Kate Hudson says that the secret to getting a hot body is that “You have to work you’re a@# off!” Known as one of Hollywood’s most beautiful women, Kate  has revealed the secret behind her super-hot body, and it turns out there’s not really one! The 35-year-old […]

In the office all alone past 7pm? Researchers say that not leaving work on time could have major health implications.

With the weather heating up, bikini season is upon us, meaning that many have only one thing on their minds: flattening that tummy. Here are five of the best super foods that can help you trim it down for summer! Almonds Studies released by Purdue University in 2007 found that snacking on almonds decreases appetite […]

Ann Milne, 56, endures six months worth of treatment only to discover she didn't even have cancer to begin with.

Victoria Beckham has recently revealed how she manages to stay healthy and energised while engaging in her hectic lifestyle.

Social support is crucial to shedding weight and keeping it off.

Whether it be the stress of the lead up to Christmas, including shopping and cooking, or nostalgic memories of a lost loved one, loneliness or even lack of solitude, The Mayo Clinic has some great tips on how to avoid Christmas stress and depression. We’ve also added some advice that has worked for us over […]

Petite star Hayden Panettiere says she’s struggling with the weight that she’s gained while awaiting the birth of first child with her boxer fiancé, Wladimir Klitschko.

Years after Australian Idol star Paulini Curuenavuli copped Dicko’s cruel comments, the singer is having the last laugh.

A new study has revealed that reheating your pasta the next day may make it significantly healthier than the original meal. Carbohydrates have become something of an enemy in the world of weight loss, where starch-heavy foods such as pasta and potatoes are thought to pack on the kilos. However, according to new studies, cooking, […]

A baby in the US has died after being left in her father’s car at his work car park for six hours, police say.

Energy drinks are raising health researchers’ blood pressure, with a World Health Organisation report warning that the booming market could have major public health consequences.

A daily does of sulforaphane, found in broccoli, cauliflower and cabbage have shown improvements in the behaviour and communication of autism patients, a new US study has found.

Whether you're experiencing some tummy discomfort or just want to unwind after a long day, these key ingredients in your next cup of tea can help solve each of your bodily woes.

Apart from regular exercise and a balanced diet, stress can affect our waistlines more than we think. Here are seven ways that can help relax your mind.

The Australian Women's Health Diary is an invaluable addition to the life (and handbag) of every woman.

A world-recognised expert has dismissed celebrity chef Pete Evans' claim that the modern Australian diet is to blame for autism.

She always manages to look stunning on the red carpet and now Julianne Moore has revealed her secrets to staying healthy.

A man has been rushed to a Queensland hospital in a suspected Ebola scare. UPDATE: Gold Coast University Hospital now says it is “exceedingly unlikely” that the 27-year-old man being treated has the Ebola virus but the patient will remain isolated. EARLIER: According to AAP, a 27-year-old man was taken to Gold Coast University hospital […]

When it comes to health, the internet is a playground for innacurate information. Here's how to avoid being duped by the fakes.

It's the beautiful moment that captures your heart. Seven week old Lachlan Lever hears for the first time.

The medical study tracked more than 230,000 patients who were identified with acute myocardial infarction (AMI), aged between 30 and 54 years, for nearly a decade from 2001. The results indicated that while male rates of hospitalisation from heart attacks were higher women were often admitted for longer, had higher comorbidities and recorded higher mortality […]

It's difficult to contemplate what the death of a child might be like as a parent.

An innocent group of girls in the UK have sparked a health scare after mistakenly planting deadly corn-cockle flowers in a public park.

Australia's favourite fitness fanatic addresses those pesky Biggest Loser rumours and says she's not really into exercise for the abs.

Homer Simpson might want to be a little friendlier to Ned next door, as a new study has revealed that having good neighbours can reduce the risk of having a heart attack.

Researchers from The University of Texas in Austin looked at the records of 440 breast cancer patients and compared them with those who took nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and those who didn’t. The study, published in the journal Cancer Research, found that NSAIDs reduced the recurrence rate by 50 per cent. If the oestrogen positive cancer did recur, […]

Nicole Kidman is living proof that you don’t need a diet to look and feel great. In fact, Hollywood’s top Aussie import says can pretty much eat anything  she wants and still look flawless! In a Q & A chat, the Grace of Monaco star revealed her secret to keeping healthy is getting out and […]

Every teenage girl has a dream and for Lia Sintras it was to get out of her wheelchair and walk into her Year 10 formal.

What is measles? 1. The measles virus is described by the World Health Organisations as a “highly contagious, serious disease”.  2. The virus is airborne, spreading through the air with coughing and sneezing. 3. Symptoms include fever, tiredness, runny nose, sore eyes and a cough, followed by a blotchy red rash which appears two to […]

It’s easy to maintain a healthy body through winter with this Pilates based workout.

Ever wondered what the secret is behind Duchess Catherine’s glowing skin, hair and slender figure? Well, it’s all in the juice. It turns out, Her Royal Highness’s is a fan of juice detoxes and has been for some time. The 32-year-old reportedly started drinking natural fruit and vegetable juices before the royal wedding in 2011 […]

Twenty years ago, The Weekly published an article about Fabry Disease which brought together Fabry sufferers from all over Australia.

Dozens of Australian babies have been infected with a virus that has no known cure, doctors say.

The drug crystal methamphetamine, commonly known as ice is under our national spotlight following the alleged murder of student Jamie Gao.

A recent study shows that there is a greater risk of post-birth health complications linked to babies born in private hospitals.

While Jessica Alba looks smoking hot on her latest magazine cover, the 33-year-old actress says she’s just like the rest of us.

No one likes to be nagged by their spouse but new research has linked the marital habit to death.

Imagine if there was a super pill that could add years to your life, while at the same time eliminating the need for heart disease sufferers to take a cocktail of drugs. Well, some of the world’s top scientists think they’ve come up with just that. With heart disease killing 17 million people globally each […]

Lower blood sugar levels have been found to make married people angrier at their spouses.

Jessica Simpson has showed off the results of her remarkable weight loss in a makeup-free selfie on her Instagram account.

She may be a Hollywood actress but while on the publicity trail for her book Cameron Diaz has ruled no topic off limits, not even faeces, urine and sweat.

Diarrhoea among our aging population is costing the national health system $75 million a year, according to a new scientific study.

The secrets to a long and healthy life have been revealed by a leading doctor and they’re not as impossible as you’d think Brew some coffee, throw away your multivitamins and simply smile are some of the tips from Dr David Argus, a world renowned cancer specialist, to increase your longevity. In his new book, […]

For the past three years, Cassie Ginns, 24, has been living in agony as her own body relentlessly attacks itself. Here, the South Australian girl explains the horrors of living with lupus – a potentially fatal disease most people have never even heard of. My battle with my own body started innocuously enough – I […]

It's believed to be the most important meals of the day, but many working adults are taking a pass on breakfast.

The side-effects of methamphetamine use generally make people cringe – scabs, paranoia, heart failure, hallucinations, skin crawling and tooth rot. But there’s one side-effect that makes the dangerous drug highly sought after – weight loss. Australians have been turning to the highly addictive drug to lose kilos as young as 12, Triple J’s Hack reported […]

Meet Floyd-Henry – he has enormous blue eyes and perfect pink skin. His young parents found out that he also had achondroplasia, otherwise known as dwarfism.

One in 12 Australians will develop bowel cancer. It’s also one of the highest bowel cancer rates in the world.

Comedian Billy Connolly discovered he had Parkinson’s disease because a concerned Tasmanian surgeon approached him after watching him walk through a hotel lobby in Los Angeles.

One day on my way to school I felt a strange rush. An intense feeling of déjà vu swept over me: first rendering me cold, and then hitting me with a searing hot flush. The entire episode lasted just half a minute, but left me feeling weak and nauseous. I was 17 at the time, […]

She shocked the world and the trainers when US Biggest Loser winner Rachel Frederickson revealed her 70.3 kilo weight loss recently. Now the 24-year-old has admitted she may have taken things a little too far. “Maybe I was a little too enthusiastic in my training to get to the finale,” she revealed to People. Rachel […]

Here, the 28-year-old from Perth, who is the face of David Jones, reveals some of the secrets to her success. FOOD Jessica eats to nourish rather than deprive herself and is a big fan of brown rice, green vegetables and quinoa. Here’s a typical day of meals: Breakfast: Blueberries or sliced mango with Greek yoghurt […]

Mother of four Christine Durham finally felt like her life was on the up when a negligent driver slammed into her car, leaving her with devastating brain injuries. The crash forced Christine’s vehicle into a telegraph pole, smashing her ribs in dozens of places and unable to read, write or communicate. “It took 40 minutes […]

Thanks to praise from Gwyneth Paltrow and Heidi Klum, everyone knows Kale is the ‘it’ super food, but this humble green is more than just a gimmick – it’s here to stay! From healthy bones to immune boosting qualities, Kale is certainly the leafy green you should stock up on and here’s why: Natural digestive […]