Healthy Life

Tinnitus: Why Are My Ears Ringing?

July 27 2018

Tinnitus affects 1 in 10 Australians – that’s over 2,000,000 of us. A ringing, swishing, or other noise in the ears or head when no external sound is present is called tinnitus. Usually, it’s more of a nuisance than a serious medical problem. In rare cases, it can be a sign of an underlying medical...


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Migraines and the Link to Other Health Conditions

July 23 2018

Research hasn’t shown that migraines are the cause of any other medical conditions. But they are linked to a number of ailments. The link may be stronger if you have aura — symptoms that come before your migraine. They can include flashes of light, blind spots, or tingling in your hands or face. What conditions have ties...


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Recipe Of The Week: Healthy Osso Bucco

July 19 2018

Try this osso bucco recipe for a healthy, tender and mouth watering meat stew. Image credit: Ben Dearnley   0:10 Prep | 1:10 Cook | 4 Servings | Capable cooks   INGREDIENTS 1 tablespoon olive oil 4 (650g) beef or veal shanks (osso bucco) 2 large carrots, peeled, roughly chopped 410g can chopped tomatoes with...


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Simple Ways To Cut Down On Fat

July 18 2018

Fats can wreak havoc on our bodies and contribute to weight gain if we eat too much. Although we need fats in our diet, many of us are unaware of how to maintain a healthy weight because we’re not consuming the right amount and types of fat. Cutting down on fat is not as hard...


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What Is Sepsis? This Life-Threatening Condition Is on the Rise

June 21 2018

What is sepsis, and how is it different from a regular infection? Most of us think that sepsis is a type of infection. But it’s technically a condition that occurs when the body launches an extreme response to an infection-bacterial, viral, or fungal-that you already have. “It’s not a disease caused by a specific agent,”...


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Yummy & Healthy Sunday Recipe: Sweet Potato Crumbed Chicken Tenders

June 10 2018

A revamped regular chicken tenders with a tasty sweet potato crumb. Serve with sweet chilli sauce. Image credit: Vanessa Levis 0:15 Prep | 0:30 Cook | 4 Servings | Easy   INGREDIENTS 135g packet sweet potato crisps 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs 2 eggs, lightly beaten 800g chicken tenderloins Olive oil spray Fresh mint leaves, to serve Sweet...


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Yummy & Healthy Sunday Recipe: Lamb and Bok Choy Stir-Fry

May 27 2018

For a quick and easy dinner, try this flavour-packed lamb and bok choy stir-fry. Image credit: Jeremy Simons 0:40 Prep | 0:10 Cook | 4 Servings | Easy INGREDIENTS 2 teaspoons cornflour 3 teaspoons light soy sauce 3 teaspoons Shaoxing wine 440g lamb leg steaks, sinew removed, thinly sliced 80ml (1/3 cup) peanut oil 1 tablespoon finely...


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Yummy & Healthy Sunday Recipe: Mexican Chicken Tenders Tray Bake

May 20 2018

Prep and leave with this one-pan oven-baked tasty fajitas dish! Image credit: Nigel Lough 0:15 Prep | 0:25 Cook | 4 Servings | Easy INGREDIENTS 40g sachet fajita seasoning 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 800g chicken tenderloins 500g mixed fresh capsicums, cut into strips 1 large red onion, cut into wedges Fresh coriander sprigs, to serve...


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Foods to Avoid If You Have IBS

May 16 2018

Switching up the foods you eat is the first step toward finding relief. If you’ve ever felt sick after eating a sketchy meal, you know just how uncomfortable the cramping, bloating and frequent trips to the bathroom can be. But for people with irritable bowel syndrome—a chronic condition that affects the large intestine—foods that many...


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