Health

Doctors say it could be as deadly as nicotine – but Australians are still overdosing on salt without even realising it. Last night, A Current Affair revealed the alarming amount of salt in food items we eat every day. Here are some tips for reducing the amount of salt you eat every day: Read the […]

Can we take steps to live longer? Are there ways to reduce the risk of chronic disease and add years to our lives? New research suggests we can and it is as simple as sticking to four key lifestyle factors. Stay a healthy weight; Walk for 30 minutes every day; Eat fruits, vegetables and wholegrains; […]

Are grumps and grouches born or made? Jordan Baker discovers some secrets to happiness that will put a smile on your dial. For a few weeks last February, Tyron Krost was bursting with happiness. After being dragged to a poker championship because he had nothing else to do that night, the 23-year-old Sydneysider shocked everyone, […]

Dieting is a tricky business. Even if you exercise regularly, eat salad for lunch and resist the temptation to scoff chocolate biscuits every afternoon, there are pitfalls that can leave even the most experienced calorie-counter struggling to slim down. Here is our list of diet mistakes even the most savvy women often make. 1. You […]

Almost a third of overweight adults mistakenly think that their health is excellent or very good, according to a new study by the National Heart Foundation of Australia. The heart health charity surveyed more than 12,500 people aged 30-65 and found that women were more likely to be in denial about the impact their weight […]

Banish stress, beat the blues and re-energise with these mood-boosting techniques.

Banish stress, beat the blues and re-energise with these mood-boosting techniques. Think like an astronaut Along with elite athletes, policemen and airline pilots, astronauts are taught autogenic training as part of their space-training programs. Developed by a German doctor, Johannes Schultz, in the 1920s, this technique has been scientifically proven to relieve tension, lessen anxiety, […]

The jury remains out on the exact causes of autism, although most experts agree that inherited tendencies play a significant role, including the presence of a genetic variation which upsets the mother’s ability to correctly utilise folic acid, which is essential for correct foetal development. The finger has also been pointed at a variety of […]

You are probably aware that consuming too much unhealthy saturated fat increases the risk of cardiovascular disease. But what you might not realise is that butter is one of the main culprits responsible for high levels of saturated fat in your family’s diet. Luckily, The Heart Foundation, through ‘Mums United’, is here to debunk some […]

Have you ever wondered why most engineers are men while most nurses are women? A new study suggests that is has nothing to do with societal pressure and everything to do with hormones. Psychologists at Penn State University have investigated why certain professions are predominantly one sex. Related: Fitness fanatics likely to have higher sex […]