Health

Eating disorders and behavioural disorders like autism are two of the biggest health issues plaguing teenagers, and researchers at the University of Cambridge may have found a link between the two. A new study has found teenage girls with obsessions with food and calorie counting share an above-average number of autistic traits — a neurodevelopmental […]

The government’s smoking tax has been criticised as a cash grab, but after losing her grandmother to cancer sticks, Zoe Arnold explains why taxation is one of the most effective tools in the fight against smoking. My Grandmother was the epitome of elegance in her youth. We have a picture of her in her 20s: […]

New research says fennel can do more than flavour our meals – it’s now said to be able improve women’s state-of-mind and wellbeing during their menstrual cycles. The aniseed-tasting herb is said to relieve pre-menstrual syndrome, after a test group of 36 women in Iran who took drops made from fennel seeds reported feeling less […]

More than 100 children with hand, foot and mouth disease were taken to NSW hospitals by worried parents in the latest fortnightly surveillance report. However, NSW Health says the worst of the deadly enterovirus 71 (EV71) outbreak is likely to be over. While the number of children being admitted to hospitals with severe neurological complications […]

Hospitals in Australia’s capital have been ordered to establish an enhanced surveillance program following the outbreak of a dangerous childhood virus in NSW. A nasty strain of enterovirus 71 (EV71) is believed to have killed four young children and put more than 100 in hospital with complications like meningitis and encephalitis (brain swelling) in NSW. […]

A new food labeling system that would give packages a health star-rating has been proposed as part of a federal government campaign to combat obesity. The new scheme would see food packages ranked in half-star steps with a top ranking of five stars, aiming to encourage food manufacturers to make their products more healthful to […]

The number of children being hospitalised with the most severe symptoms of a dangerous virus, blamed for four deaths in a current NSW epidemic, has increased in latest weekly data. NSW Health surveillance data reveals eight children diagnosed with meningitis or encephalitis (brain swelling) — among neurological complications of enterovirus 71 (EV71) — were admitted […]

Pregnant women have been issued with a new list of don’ts as senior doctors recommend they should consider cutting down on make-up and plastic-wrapped food, among other measures, despite having no evidence of their risks. The Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG) has today published guidelines that are already proving controversial among medical experts […]

Suffering from one of the above? Fill your plate with these to fight back.

Here’s a disturbing new trend. More than half of Gen Y (aged 18 to 27) look up symptoms and try to self-diagnose on the internet instead of seeing a doctor, compared to 36 per cent of the rest of us. It is easy to find yourself up a dark alley, getting wrong information about your […]

The deaths of three young children believed to have been infected with a dangerous strain of a virus sweeping through childcare centres are being investigated by the NSW Coroner’s Office. Enterovirus 71 is being blamed for hospitalising at least 36 children with severe neurological symptoms, including meningitis, inflammation of the brain and muscle paralysis. Five […]

Women Australia-wide are buying an illegal tanning substance and injecting themselves. They are putting their health on the line, writes Clair Weaver. When Kelly McDonnell developed a golden tan, lost weight and experienced a surge in her libido, she thought she’d found the Holy Grail of bronzing products. On the recommendation of a friend, the […]

Australia is in the grip of an epidemic: almost half the adult population will suffer from a mental illness at some time in their lives. Anxiety and depression are at the top of the list, but modern treatments can do much to alleviate the pain, writes Michael Sheather. At the height of her life-long battle […]

Tired eyes? Try eating a banana. Acne breakout? Snack on some coconut yoghurt. Need a little collagen boost? Munch on some pineapple. These are the tips from renowned Hollywood nutritionist to the stars Kimberly Snyder, who says it’s easy to get glowing skin and shiny hair simply by eating the right foods. Kimberly, whose client […]

Gwyneth Paltrow has revealed that she avoids feeding her children carbohydrates, including pasta, bread and rice, because she believes it is bad for them. The 40-year-old mother of Apple, 8, and Moses, 6, who has just launched her low-carb gluten-free cookbook It’s All Good, says, “Every single nutritionist, doctor and health-conscious person I have ever […]

Australians undergoing IVF and competing for donor eggs that are in short supply will soon be able to import eggs from overseas donors. A groundbreaking deal facilitated by the Monash IVF clinic gives Australian women using assisted reproduction access to the US-based World Egg Bank — the largest commercial frozen egg bank in the world. […]

We’ve just launched a great new cookbook — and Health Minister Tania Plibersek even cooked breakfast with us to celebrate. The Minister helped our Test Kitchen director Pamela Clark whip up a batch of healthy blueberry hotcakes this morning. The Eat for Health mini cookbook is packed with family meals and snacks, and each recipe […]

With the right food, you can get yourself in the mood in no time. So with Valentine’s Day just around the corner, here are the foods that will spice up your lovelife. This sizzling passion plan will stimulate the libido and the glorious thing about it is that, while everyone else is sleeping, you’re having […]

Most people think that looking after your health means eating well and getting a little exercise. Yet many medical experts now believe that looking after the mind is just as vital as taking care of the body. In fact, as actress Rebecca Gibney and TV personality Deborah Hutton tell Michael Sheather, taking care of your […]

People who take aspirin just once a week are more than twice as likely to develop age-related blindness, a new Australian study has found. A team from Sydney’s Westmead Millennium Institute for medical research conducted a 15-year study that found that regular users of the drug are significantly more likely to suffer from macular degeneration, […]

Studies show that eating dark chocolate has numerous health benefits, from boosting your mood to helping keep your heart healthy. And now there could be another one to add to the list. Health researchers from the University of L’Aquila in Italy say dark chocolate can help tackle dementia and Alzheimer’s disease in older people. They […]

Take your complexion from dull to dazzling in just a few days. Here, Shonagh Walker shares some tips and tricks to help restore your skin’s glow in time for the weekend. Late nights, hectic schedules with the kids, long hours at the computer… they quickly leave your complexion far from vibrant. While sensible diet and […]

Looking forward to Christmas cheer, but dreading the aftermath? Professor Kerryn Phelps advises on how to avoid the season's excesses.

Looking forward to Christmas cheer, but dreading the aftermath? Professor Kerryn Phelps advises on how to avoid the season’s excesses. The season of goodwill is upon us, but from my perspective in general practice, it’s also the season of impending regret. I lose count of the number of people who say to me, “I wish […]

This month we asked sports medicine expert Dr George Janko, McKinnon Sports Medicine for his team's top lifestyle and fitness tips for surviving this silly season.

This month we asked sports medicine expert Dr George Janko, McKinnon Sports Medicine for his team’s top lifestyle and fitness tips for surviving this silly season. Increase that training – whatever it may be.Let’s up the ante! Push harder, faster, stronger, and longer! Do something each day even if only a brisk walk. Remember getting […]

Jessica Simpson’s baby-weight battle has been highly publicised, but the slimmed down first-time mum says she’s never going to be a supermodel and won’t let criticism get her down. The 32-year-old has successfully shed most of her baby weight, losing 30kg in five months in a “healthy and realistic” way. Jessica reportedly gained more than […]

After years of being bullied and feeling bad about her body, 18-year-old Stella Boonshoft did not expect to be overwhelmed with positive feedback after an image she posted on her blog wearing only her underwear went viral last week. The photograph of the size 16 New York student and the impassioned blog post that accompanied […]

Kids who were popular in high school earn more money as adults, a new study has found. US researchers from the National Bureau of Economic research found that teenagers from “cool groups” earned 10 percent more than “social rejects” and two percent more than classmates with the average number of friends. Related: Does Facebook cause […]

Following the release of shocking figures that more than half of the UK’s hospital admissions for eating disorders were under-20 and some of those under-10, social media has copped much of the blame for contributing to the development of eating disorders in “the Facebook generation”. Teen and pre-teen eating disorders are on the rise with […]

Already one of the most common chronic disorder affecting young girls, eating disorders are starting to strike at a younger age with children as young as seven being admitted to hospital for treatment. Data from the UK shows that more than 50 under ten-year-olds were admitted to hospital with eating disorders in the past year, […]

Teens who get less sleep are more likely to develop heart problems later in life, a new study has found. Researchers found that of the 4,100 teenagers studied, the third with the poorest sleep quality were more likely to be overweight or have unhealthy blood pressure or cholesterol levels. Related: One in five kids overweight […]

Teenagers who stay up all night playing video games could be at higher risk of developing diabetes, a new study has found. Psychiatrists from the University of Pittsburgh found that teenagers who got an average of six hours of sleep or less each night had high levels of insulin resistance, a precursor to diabetes. Related: […]

Despite her recent weight loss, Nigella Lawson does not believe being thin makes you healthy. Appearing on the cover of a UK magazine looking thinner than ever, the 52-year-old TV cook gave a frank interview about her family, food, and her weight. Robyn Lawley: Plus-sized and proud The mother-of-two, famous for her kilojoule-laden recipes and […]

Believing you are fat in your teens could lead to weight gain later in life, a new study has found. Norwegian researchers found that 60 percent of teenage girls who thought they were fat even though they weren’t went on to become overweight in their twenties. Girls with no weight issues in their teens were […]

Just after her daughter was born, Jessica Simpson announced she had signed on to be the face of Weight Watchers in the US in an effort to shed her baby weight. The 32-year-old, who gave birth to baby Maxwell Drew on May 1, says that like most new mothers, she’s finding it a challenge to […]

Organic food may taste better, but scientists say there is little evidence to suggest it’s healthier than conventionally farmed produce. Although grown without synthetic fertilisers, pesticides and other chemicals, research by Stanford University found no consistent differences in the vitamin content of organic compared to regular produce. The review of more than 200 research studies […]

A popular inhaled drug used to treat asthma makes children shorter, a new study has found. Budesonide, marketed in Australia as Rhinocort and Pulmicort, stunts children’s growth, cutting about 1.2cm off their height permanently. Related: Formula feeding ‘like AIDS’, mums told The new research is based on a previous study, which showed that budesonide was […]

A leading researcher has urged people to stop drinking fizzy beverages immediately or risk serious health problems. Dr Hans-Peter Kubis has just finished a study of how soft drinks affect our bodies and has reached some shocking conclusions. Kubis has now sworn off “evil” fizzy drinks, and thinks everyone else should do the same. Related: […]

Heart disease kills more women than any other disease and it is estimated that around one-third of us have already developed some form of it, most often high blood pressure or elevated cholesterol. The good news? There are so many things you can do to reduce your risk. Start with the basics: You can probably […]

New research suggests the majority of cancers may be triggered by diet and environmental causes, not genes. Be proactive about protecting yourself with these powerful herbs and supplements. Garlic: Regular consumption of garlic has a significant effect on lowering the risk of a variety of different cancers, particularly stomach cancer. Related: You’re not getting enough […]

Nicci will never forget the day she walked into her four-year-old son’s bedroom to find him turning blue on the floor. Despite his tender age, William had suffered a cardiac arrest. Nicci called paramedics and performed CPR for six agonising minutes before they arrived to revive him. As Nicci looked on, horror-struck, paramedics shocked William’s […]

The benefits of vitamin D go beyond its role in healthy bones and the scary truth is that many Australians simply don’t get enough, writes dietitian Karen Inge. Wearing sunscreen right now? Good for you. You’re effectively reducing your chances of developing skin cancer and preventing fine lines and wrinkles. And now for the bad […]

Additives and preservatives have their place, but many of these “chemical culprits” have far-reaching effects on the health of adults and children alike. Karen Inge tells us why some foods we eat are a recipe for disaster. Do food additives worry you? If yes, you’re not alone. Many Australians believe that additives such as preservatives […]

The quickest way to lose weight is to cut out starchy carbs, right? Maybe not, says dietitian Susie Burrell. Carbohydrate-based foods, such as pasta, bread and even starchy vegetables, have been deemed taboo on many a weight-loss diet. The theory is that if you cut out carbs (the primary energy source used by the body), […]

Like more than half the Australian population, Chrissie Swan is overweight. Unlike most of us, she’s not ashamed of it. Chrissie — who found fame on Big Brother in 2003 and went on to host morning show The Circle before she quit in December 2011 — has never let her size hold her back. Her […]

Scientists are discovering just how hard our bodies fight to keep fat, shedding new light on why it is so hard to lose weight, writes Jordan Baker. Kath Read has been fat since she was a kid and, for the past 30 years, she has been picked on for it every day. She has been […]

Every woman’s experience is different so menopause treatment is not a one size fits all – it has to be tailored to your needs says Professor Kerryn Phelps Flushing? Awake at night sweating? Cranky? One of the great medical controversies of the past decade has been the debate over the best and safest treatment for […]

Juggling might seem like something best left to professional clowns, but a new study has found it can increase the size of your brain. Research conducted by the Department of Clinical Neurology at Oxford University, found activities that test the mind and body at the same time seem to increase the brain’s ‘white matter’ — […]

Many people consider vitamin supplements a waste of money, but a new study has found they can actually make you smarter. Research from British scientists, published in not one, but three prestigious journals — the British Journal of Nutrition, Psychopharmacology, and Human Psychopharmacology — concluded that popping a daily multivitamin supplement boosted brain power and […]

Who would have thought that an all-purpose medicine could smell so lovely? Well-known for its use in making perfume, soaps, and scented sachets, lavender — either as a tea, tincture or ointment, or essential oil — has been used in healing for centuries. Infection fighter Along with garlic and cloves, lavender was an ingredient of […]

Working nights may lead to more than just sleep deprivation, according to a study published in the American Journal of the National Cancer Institute, which reported a startling 60 per cent...

Slow jogging for as little as an hour a week increases life expectancy by five years in women and six years in men, a new study has found. The Copenhagen City Heart Study observed 20,000 people over nearly 40 years and found that gentle jogging increased longevity more than running or other more vigorous forms […]

Actress Sofía Vergara has arguably one of the hottest bodies in Hollywood, so what’s her secret? Sofía’s son, Manolo Vergara, who clearly inherited his sense of humour from his mum, has shared his mother’s eating habits with the world by posting a video of her online. “She eats like a crazy lady,” he reveals in […]

Obese mothers are 60 percent more likely to have a child with autism, a new study has found. Researchers from the University of California, Davis and Vanderbilt University studied over 1000 children aged two to five, some of whom had autism or other developmental disorders. Related: The joys and challenges of raising an autistic child […]

Researchers at the University of Sydney have come up with yet another reason for you to ban your kids from drinking soft drinks — it’s bad for their hearts. The study of 2000 12-year-olds found that children who consumed one or more fizzy drinks a day were at greater risk of developing heart disease later […]

About 25 percent of cancers could be prevented by improvements in diet and exercise, a new Australian study has found. Research conducted by the Medical Journal of Australia found that the incidence of cancer in Australia is likely to increase to 170,000 per year by 2025, a rise of nearly 60 percent since 2007. Of […]

Sugary soft drinks might be bad for your waistline but they’re even worse for your heart. A new Harvard University study found that people drinking as few as 6.5 sugary drinks a week were 20 percent more likely to have a heart attack than those who never consumed them. Researchers from the Harvard School of […]

There's no doubt that the cost of living is on the rise, and that includes health care - but there are ways to outsmart your over-priced medical expenses.

With Easter just around the corner, it’s hard to avoid the subject of chocolate, but don’t feel guilty — modern science has come up with many excellent reasons why you can indulge. Up the ante: The cacao beans used to make chocolate actually contain the same disease-fighting phenolic antioxidants which are found in red wine, […]

Women are particularly vulnerable to gingivitis — now there is a simple natural remedy for this potentially devastating disease. Gingivitis is an inflammatory condition of the gums that is caused by a build-up of dental plaque. Women are particularly prone to it, as hormonal changes during pregnancy and menopause can both trigger and worsen the […]

Many men see marriage as the end of their life, but if you’ve got heart problems it could literally save you. A new Emory University study has found that married adults who have heart surgery are three times more likely to survive the next three months than single people who undergo the same procedure. Related: […]

Judi Dench has angrily denied reports she is going blind, playing down concern over her degenerative eye condition.

Whether you feel like smiling or not, forcing yourself to grin can change your day, and even your life, writes Anna Warwick.

Whether you feel like smiling or not, forcing yourself to grin can change your day, and even your life, writes Anna Warwick. Smiling is natural Charles Darwin proposed in his 1872 book,The Expression of Emotion in Man and Animals, that facial expressions are biologically based and universal among humans. Indeed, smiling is innate — in […]

Here are our favourite safe and easy home remedies, tips and techniques for the bumps, bruises, scratches and sniffles that come with childhood. Chickenpox: Ease the itch by letting your child soak in a lukewarm bath for 15 minutes. Add 1/2 cup of bicarbonate of soda or colloidal oatmeal (such as Aveeno, from pharmacies) to […]

If you have ever been interested in improving your home’s feng shui or getting your face read now is your chance! Woman’s Day is looking for three readers who need advice from our natural health experts. Choose from any of the following questions you want answered (or ask one of your own) and email it […]

Eggs have had a bad rap in the nutrition stakes for years, most often being criticised as causing cholesterol to climb. But it turns out that they’re not that bad for you, with most evidence suggesting that foods containing saturated fat and trans fat have more influence on blood levels of cholesterol. In fact, a […]

In the wake of the tragic death of home birth advocate Caroline Lovell, a mother of eight home-born babies and one who chose to have a caesarean section discuss their birth experiences. The case for hospital births Emma Macdonald, journalist and mother of two, who elected to have a caesarean for her second birth. The […]

Who would have thought that this humble fruit bowl staple was actually a versatile medicine in disguise? The potential uses for lemons reach far beyond home remedies, too — there’s even scientific evidence that they reduce the risk of cancer and heart attacks. Related: What to eat to avoid cancer Here are more reasons to […]

The silly season is well and truly over, but many of us are struggling to reduce our holiday alcohol consumption. Enter Febfast, which is challenging Australians to give up booze for the month of February to raise money for young people struggling with substance abuse problems. Related: Support Helen’s Febfast campaign The Weekly’s editor-in-chief Helen […]

Alzheimer’s disease is shrouded in mystery but a new study has shed some light on one of its possible causes — a high-fat diet. The research — conducted by the Veterans Affairs Health Care System in Seattle and published in Archives of Neurology — found that people who ate low-fat diets high in fruit and […]

It’s easy to put on that extra 5 kilos, but it’s just as easy to lose them. Small changes are a big help in reaching a healthy weight, without feeling deprived. Have fibre, first up Breakfasting on fibre-dense multigrain toast or wholegrain cereal makes you less likely to feel empty by mid-morning. In pictures: Gym […]

Pregnant bellies and a splash of plaster are coming together in country Australia to create a mini health revolution, Bryce Corbett reports. It’s just after midday in an annexe of the Moree Base Hospital in country NSW. The air is heavy with humidity and the earth under foot is still moist from the region’s worst […]

Anyone with a skin contact allergy — most commonly to nickel, which is found in jewellery, nail polish and remover, some cleansers and shampoos and countless other products — will tell you how frustrating the condition is, as well as how unsightly. Anti-inflammatory creams can help, but the only sure cure is avoidance, which can […]

The death of a loved one is devastating — but a new study has found it could literally break your heart. Researchers from Harvard Medical School have found that your risk of heart attack dramatically increases in the days and weeks after the death of a close friend or family member. Related: Juices that can […]

Nutritionist and exercise physiologist Caitlin Reid reveals the tasks you should add to your to-do list today. With long working days, job-related stress, traffic delays and school drop-offs, it’s hard for many of us to spare even a thought for our health. Sure if we could exercise whenever we pleased and had a personal chef […]

Everyone knows healthy eating is important for overall wellbeing, but did you know some foods can reduce your risk of cancer? Here are some foods thought to protect the body from cancer and other serious diseases. Soy foods contain natural plant substances called phytoestrogens, which are thought to have anti-cancer effects. Population groups, such as […]

For many parents, getting kids out of bed and ready for school is a daily battle, but new research suggests tired children aren’t just being lazy — they could have chronic fatigue syndrome. Researchers at Bristol University in the UK found that many children who were too tired to go to school had the condition. […]

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. The more antioxidant-packed fruit and veg you can pack into your juicer, the lower your odds of getting many chronic diseases and the more likely you are […]

People who lose weight always put it back on, a new study has claimed — but will it happen to you? Research in the New England Journal of Medicine followed 50 overweight or obese adults enrolled in a 10 week weight loss program involving a very low energy diet, using low calorie meal replacements. The […]

Don’t be down on your hot flushes — there may be an upside, according to a study published in Menopause. Researchers at the Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago analysed data from four groups of women, and they found that the group who experienced hot flushes with the onset of their menopause actually had a lower […]

Forget diet and exercise — weight loss could soon be as simple as chewing some gum. Scientists at Syracuse University are developing a gum that will make chewers feel full, leading them to consume less kilojoules and ultimately slim down. A team of researchers led by chemist Robert Doyle have discovered that the hormone that […]

Fiona Bigmore used to love going to the beach and would lie for hours in the sun perfecting her golden tan. “I used to make a mixture of olive oil and vinegar — the theory was that because vinegar is acidic, it makes you burn faster!” she says. “Anyway, I’d coat myself in it before […]

Are you at risk of this life-threatening cancer? Read on for the signs you should not ignore. It’s the silent killer that even experienced doctors find hard to diagnose. What woman hasn’t suffered bloating, odd weight loss and back pain? Common health complaints such as these can be a sign of something more worrying — […]

With our demanding, stressful lives, many people are turning to vitamin supplements in an effort to maintain health — but are they really doing us any good? Karen Inge reports. The supplement industry is growing at a phenomenal rate in Australia. No longer the sole realm of the health food store, naturopath clinic or pharmacy, […]

Subjected to incalculable child abuse, Kim Noble’s young mind shattered into multiple personalities when she was just three years old. In an exclusive extract from her autobiography, this extraordinarily brave woman explains how she survived, became a mother and what it feels like to live a life literally in pieces. Kim Noble was born on […]

Pregnant women with pre-eclampsia or those at risk of developing the condition will be encouraged to learn that a study published by the British Medical Journal has suggested particular dietary supplements can significantly reduce their risk of having the abnormally high blood pressure and other symptoms which can lead to premature birth. A team of […]

According to a study by researchers from Melbourne’s Swinburne University, published in the Journal of Toxicology and Environmental Health, a family history of ‘pink disease’ is a strong risk factor for developing autism. Never heard of pink disease? Its official name is infantile acrodynia, and it was a form of mercury poisoning that was quite […]

Fad diets and crazy exercise regimes promise to help you slim down quickly but weight loss doesn’t have to be so difficult. You can achieve longer-lasting results by making a few simple lifestyle changes. Here are some tips to help you get started on the right track. Learn about your health: Identify why you want […]

Have you ever wondered why ice cream gives you a headache? Or we 'kiss it better'? It seems there are perfectly sane solutions to some of life's little health mysteries.

Have you ever wondered why ice cream gives you a headache? Or we ‘kiss it better’? It seems there are perfectly sane solutions to some of life’s little health mysteries. People die of a broken heart: The heart doesn’t break, but loss definitely causes stress, depression, and decreased immunity, with studies showing an increased sudden […]

I drive quite a distance to work and because of this I have to fill up my car’s small petrol tank a couple of times a week. I try to plan my days so that I’m filling up when petrol’s cheapest, but my reason for filling up is always the same: if I don’t my […]

Weights and treadmills won’t be every octogenarian’s cup of tea, but Liz Deegan’s 83-year-old mother has found a new lease of life working out at the gym. It’s not often my mother surprises me. We talk most days and I like to think we’re pretty close. She knows what I’m doing, what I’m feeling, what […]

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.