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Body Image & Eating Disorders Awareness Week

Over half of teenagers are concerned they are too fat or too thin, yet one in 10 would suffer in silence.

Cure for jet lag could be on the way

Frequent flyers rejoice; a cure for jet lag could be on the way after scientists make a discovery into the body clocks of mice.

Do you carry the “hunger gene”?

Do you always find room for dessert or seconds? You could be living with the “hunger gene”, along with more than half of the population.

Liver Protein Crucial for Pregnancy

A protein which originally functioned in the liver has been discovered to play a role in pregnancy in mice and also the human menstrual cycle.

Good Connections

Arthritis is a debilitating condition that affects the joints. Choosing the right foods can help to alleviate pain and perhaps slow down its progression.

Healing with aromatherapy

After a short workshop with In Essence, I’ve rediscovered my love for aromatherapy. Apart from being an olfactory treat, essential […]

Junior sports: a dangerous game

New studies report that more than 20% of child sport-related concussions are going undiagnosed or treated.

Pass on the salt

Are you in the habit a adding a little shake of salt to most of your meals? Are your meals […]

Study uncovers humans with ape-like feet

One in every thirteen people displays flexible “ape-like” feet similar to that of our evolutionary relatives.

Human cloning breakthrough

In a significant step for medicine, US scientists have used human cloning to generate potentially life-saving cells.

Obesity obsession

British researchers believe our society’s growing obsession with obesity is causing many underweight children to go unnoticed.

20 minutes of sunlight may lower blood pressure

A UK study has found that exposing skin to sunlight may help to reduce blood pressure and cut the risk of heart attack and stroke.

Top 3 most poplar new diets of 2013

On International No Diet Day, we look at the three most popular diets that are being followed around the world.

Body of Work

These seven simple steps will help you to increase your strength and tone up. Ditch the weights and expensive equipment and get fit by using your own body weight.

Managing arthritis

Although my 97-year-old grandfather still enjoys a weekly game of golf, his arthritis makes the game less enjoyable than it […]

Fasting curbs diabetes & cardiovascular disease

Intermittent fasting is not only for weight-control, it could also help sufferers of cardiovascular disease and diabetics.

Coffee decreases risk of breast cancer returning

Drinking two cups of coffee a day could inhibit breast cancer from returning, new research suggests.

World Health Day focuses on high blood pressure

This Sunday marks World Health Day, with a focus on high blood pressure – a silent killer affecting one third of adults worldwide, many of whom are not even aware they are living with it.

Metabolic syndrome

Carrying extra weight around your middle? Suffer from high blood pressure, high cholesterol or have problems with sugar? You could be one of the 25 per cent of Australians suffering from Metabolic Syndrome explains Jennifer Elliott.

On the “Rite” Track

Unlock the fountain of youth with these powerful yoga poses, which are said to rejuvenate the whole body.

Fighting inflammation with food

Often occurring after injury, inflammation can lead to disease if it becomes chronic. But new research has found a way to fight the painful swelling with the right foods.

Healthy Ageing

There are many benefits to growing old, but sometimes our bodies can’t keep up with them. But, there are simple measures to take now, to avoid more serious complications later.

Flu Free Forever

A new antiviral drug designed to guard against pandemic influenza strains has been developed by scientists, to the excitement of the medical community.

Epilepsy – Purple Day

Epilepsy is a complex condition that can affect anyone at anytime. Carol Ireland, CEO of Epilepsy Australia, explains the various types of seizures, signs and symptoms associated with the condition and how we can help on Purple Day.

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