Do you avoid fat in your meals? Big mistake! Certain fats can actually help you slim down and boost your health. Omega-3 essential fatty acids are known for their ability to lower bad cholesterol, increase satiety, and restore hormonal function. Omega-6s are beneficial too. The only fats you should avoid are those found in pizza,...
Take five different health magazines and you’ll find five different perspectives on good nutrition. Nowadays, it’s easy to get confused on what healthy eating looks like. For a vegan, good nutrition involves going meat free. Athletes will tell you that a balanced diet should be high in protein and complex carbs. Some experts claim that...
More than half of Australian adults are not active enough. Are you? Physical activity is any activity that gets your body moving, makes your breathing become quicker and your heart beating faster. What are the benefits? Reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease Reduce the risk of, or help to manage, type 2 diabetes Maintain and/or...
Diabetes is a condition of chronically elevated blood glucose levels. The incidence of diabetes is growing rapidly and particularly in the Geelong region. The numbers are growing with the most recent figures in 2008 indicating close to 9000 people in the Geelong region had either type 1 or type 2 diabetes. Early detection for people...
As the world gears up to commemorate Parkinson’s Awareness Week starting April 10th, followed by World Parkinson’s Awareness Day...
Endometriosis, a condition affecting millions of women globally, often remains veiled in mystery and misconceptions. Endometriosis Awareness Month seeks to...
It’s officially Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month. Every woman needs to know the symptoms of ovarian cancer. Make sure you do. It...