Like stonewashed jeans and the royal family, butter is back in fashion. Many people love that it’s ‘all natural’, containing just cream, milk and sometimes salt. But all natural doesn’t always mean healthy, especially if a food is consumed with abandon. Here are the facts about butter, table spreads and other, natural alternatives — so … Read more
Caroline battled heavy periods for more than 25 years. At times she would have to sleep with a towel underneath her and there were days when she couldn’t leave the house. It was going for her black belt in Taekwondo, in her 40s, that finally motivated Caroline to see a doctor. Taekwondo requires a white … Read more
Most people know that physical activity cuts the risk of heart disease and diabetes, helps maintain weight and boosts happiness. What’s less known, however, is its surprising role in the care of people with cancer and other chronic health conditions. Here are 3 ways physical activity is literally life-changing, according to science. Exercise helps with … Read more
Prescription medicines are responsible for more than 2 out of 3 accidental drug-related deaths, making them a bigger killer than illicit drugs such as heroin or ice. In Victoria alone, more people die from prescription medication overdose than from road accidents. Some cases are due to accidental overdose or misuse stemming from dependence (addiction). Dependence on pharmaceutical medicines can happen … Read more
Heart disease kills one Australian every 27 minutes, and 9 in 10 people have at least one risk factor for heart disease. But there are things you can do to reduce your risk and keep your heart healthy, and ways you can help spread awareness of this silent killer. Here are just some of them.
Feeling inspired by the Commonwealth Games? Great! But if you’re trying to boost your fitness using sports supplements, use caution. Sports “supps” are often obtained legally and include energy drinks, pills and powders. Some people take them hoping to gain muscle, lose weight, increase athletic performance or improve their health. Many supplements are banned in … Read more