Latest health statistics show our lucky country is not so lucky when it comes to rates of obesity, with Australia now ranking number four in the world for the highest rates of adult obesity¹. With … [Read more...]
“The Weight Escape” – the best weight loss book you’ll read in 2014
Written by three Australian health experts, The Weight Escape: Stop fad dieting, start losing weight and reshape your life using cutting-edge psychology, is arguably the best weight loss book you'll … [Read more...]
Why TV’s The Biggest Loser can be hazardous to your health
Every year since it began, thousands of overweight and obese Aussies are inspired by TV's 'The Biggest Loser' to get up off the couch and get moving - and every year some of these people are injured … [Read more...]
Cheer Up, even a Small weight loss can make a Big difference
If you are overweight and struggling to keep to your New Year's weight loss resolutions, don’t give up, as even a modest loss of 10 per cent of your body weight can have a positive impact on your … [Read more...]
Am I Worried, or is this Anxiety?
Everyone worries and has anxious feelings at some time in their life. How do you know what is worry or anxiety, and when it is a problem? And how do you learn how to manage anxieties in order to … [Read more...]
Breast Cancer Screening could be doing more harm than good
This week's Health Report on Radio National uncovered evidence which suggests Australia's national program for the early detection of breast cancer is over-diagnosing the disease, subjecting healthy … [Read more...]
Five Potential Health Benefits of Aromatherapy
By Janet Hall-Frith, an independent business owner with The Body Shop At Home™ Aromatherapy can have a number of benefits, both physically and emotionally; it is a therapy that treats the mind, body … [Read more...]
Proof you can’t believe the nutritional panels on food labelling
Recent testing of the most popular pizza products in Australia may have consumers wondering whether we really can trust the information printed on nutritional panels. Laboratory analysis of takeaway … [Read more...]
The Three Diets to Avoid in 2014
The three worst diets as voted by Australia’s nutrition experts are: the Lemon Detox Diet, SkinnyMe tea, and the Ashy Bines Bikini Body Challenge. More than 200 Accredited Practising Dietitians took … [Read more...]
3 Simple Tips for Healthy Home Cooking
Australia’s peak nutrition body, the Dietitians Association of Australia (DAA), is about to launch its annual Australia’s Healthy Weight Week campaign (17-23 February), which focuses, this year, on … [Read more...]
Reduce your Risk of Crohn’s Disease with regular exercise
The results of a recent study¹ in the US indicates that exercising regularly can significantly reduce the risk of Crohn’s Disease. Given that Australia has one of the highest incidences of the … [Read more...]
Ten ways to get a better life balance in 2014
Is this the year you’re going to lose that extra weight, get organised or bag the career of your dreams? Yes? Then you’re going to need to get savvy and take some time to plan how you’re going to make … [Read more...]
New online tool helps consumers choose safe sunglasses
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has released an online tool to help shoppers choose which pair of sunglasses are safest for their eyes. Under the Australian Consumer Law, … [Read more...]
Tips for Surviving the Festive Season with Your Health Intact
It’s no surprise that Christmas and New Year are bad for your health – after all, most of us indulge in too much ‘holiday’ food and drink and slacken off our usual exercise routine. As well, for many … [Read more...]
That Eighties Classic ‘Step Class’ Burns more Calories at the Gym
If your goal is to burn more calories and lose weight - than dust off your leg-warmers ladies because research from Charles Sturt University (CSU) has found that eighties classic 'step class' is the … [Read more...]
Happy Birthday to Australia’s Oldest Lady who turns 112 Today!
Happy Birthday to Jane Gray, Australia's oldest lady who turns 112 today. Jane says her secret to a long life is clean living, making the most of every day and being part of a community. She also … [Read more...]
Support for new parents is vital for better mental health
November 17-23 is Postnatal Depression Awareness Week. In the excitement following a birth, the baby often becomes the focus of attention; and the needs of new parents can be overlooked – even by … [Read more...]
Easy Relaxation Techniques for Busy Mums
Feeling stressed? Julie Walker Farrow, Independent Business Owner with The Body Shop At Home™ (pictured) has some simple techniques to help you relax. Balancing work, children and your own free time … [Read more...]
Best Diet for Women Over 40 who are hoping to conceive
One of Australia’s leading fertility experts, has created a guide outlining the best diet for over 40s hoping to conceive. According to Dr David Knight using dietary polyamines can help increase the … [Read more...]
Don’t let a little bladder weakness get in your way
Neurological Continence Nurse Consultant, Joanne Lawrence, has been providing support and advice to people who have bowel or bladder problems for the last 20 years. Today, she's here to tell us the … [Read more...]
5 Essential Vitamins and Supplements for Women
Women can benefit from taking some vitamin supplements that men don’t really need. To help your body deal with pregnancy, menstruation, stress, and hormonal fluctuations, these five vitamins and … [Read more...]
A Happy Marriage is Good for Your Health: 4 Ways to Improve Yours
It may seem obvious that a good marriage is beneficial to your health and well-being, but surprisingly, science is now backing those claims. According to a longitudinal study recently published in … [Read more...]
Taking Time for Reflection is Good for Your Mental Health
Today, October 10 is World Mental Health Day and to mark the occasion, Jean Hailes Women's Health has provided us with 9 helpful ways to reflect and recharge for better mental health. Many women feel … [Read more...]
Health Organisations create giant headache for soft drink manufacturers
After successfully reducing smoking rates in Australia, leading health organisations have joined forces to reduce consumption of sugary drinks, launching a TV advertisement that aims to 'turn us off' … [Read more...]
A Pap test Every Two Years Until the Age of 70 could save your life
For many women in Australia, having two-yearly Pap tests is just part of life. Unfortunately however, around 40% of Australian women don’t participate as regularly as recommended, thereby increasing … [Read more...]
Xbox makes world’s most popular fitness videos interactive
Xbox Fitness, a new online service for Xbox One takes the world’s most popular fitness videos and makes them interactive with Kinect. With an extensive library of videos from the world’s biggest … [Read more...]
Scientific Proof that Nuts are NOT Fattening and they’re Good for You
The myth that says nuts are fattening can be traced back to the 1980s when all fats were considered bad. But let's bust that myth right now. Nuts Are NOT Fattening. Like olive oil and avocado, nuts … [Read more...]
Get physical to reduce your risk of dementia
People who do regular physical activity have healthier brains, better memory and planning skills, and have less chance of developing dementia, according to a new paper released to coincide with … [Read more...]
Does my vulva look normal?
Following the Honi Soit controversy of last month, Women’s Health Victoria has launched The Labia Library, a website for any women who has ever questioned whether her genitals look normal. "The Labia … [Read more...]
I had two heart attacks before my 30th birthday
Karlie Burgess (pictured) suffered her first heart attack at the tender age of 27. The blood vessels of Karlie’s heart are now supported by three stents – small metal scaffolds that open up clogged … [Read more...]
Legal Abortion under threat from the NSW Parliament
A private member's bill giving a foetus the legal status of personhoood due to go before the NSW parliament this month, brings us one step closer towards the criminalisation of abortion. The proposed … [Read more...]
A Father’s Love for his Daughter wins hearts around the globe
An Australian short film celebrating the role of fathers in their daughters’ lives, has captured the hearts and minds of a global audience on the video sharing site, Vimeo. The film, ‘A Father’s … [Read more...]
For older women, just one workout per week may be enough
A new study finds that just one workout per week of both aerobic and resistance training can boost the health of women over the age of 60. Researchers from the University of Alabama at Birmingham … [Read more...]
Salmonella could be lurking in your spice rack
We may be spicing our food with salmonella, according to a new report. About seven percent of spices tested by the US Food and Drug Administration were found to be contaminated with the deadly bug. … [Read more...]
Could you be the next designer of the Mother’s Day Classic bandana?
The hunt is on for a designer for next year’s Mother’s Day Classic bandana, worn by thousands of participants as they walk or run in support of breast cancer research in May. Professional and amateur … [Read more...]
Why we all need our beauty sleep
A new study confirms that your best beauty treatment is to get a good night's sleep. Findings revealed what you've probably seen in the mirror after a rough night: sleep-deprived people look more, … [Read more...]
Australian women being denied access to long-acting contraception
Have you ever been denied access to contraception? New research has found that Australian women are using long-acting contraceptives at half the rate of women in Europe - and I think I know why. Two … [Read more...]
When it comes to weight loss, every movement counts
If you're trying to shed a few kilos, a new study finds that short micro-bursts of activity throughout the day can make a big impact. In a new study published September 1 in the American Journal of … [Read more...]
Men feel bad about themselves when their wives succeed
Sure, every man says he wants a smart, funny, talented wife. But a new study finds that subconsciously a man's ego takes a hit whenever his wife succeeds, no matter what the domain. According to a … [Read more...]
Don’t crowd me: anxious people need more personal space
Close talkers, crowded buses: everybody needs a certain amount of personal space. A new study announced Monday reveals exactly how much most of us need, and finds that anxious people need a bit … [Read more...]
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