It’s in the skull where the brain is situated, so any trauma to the head can be scary. Blunt force is one of the most common reasons for having the brain injured. Experts categorize two primary brain injuries as contusion and concussion. It’s very much likely that you have heard of these two before and...
Here’s a fact: Hypothyroidism, or underactive thyroid, can’t be cured. But eating a thyroid-friendly diet can help you manage your condition. Your thyroid is a butterfly-shaped gland in your neck that controls metabolic activities. It does this by producing thyroid hormones that regulate things like heart rate and kilojoule burning. Underactive thyroids don’t produce enough...
Do you bolt your food down or multi-task? If you never lose weight, maybe it’s not what you’re eating but how. 1. Take time to sit down We live in a world where we are always rushing. Force yourself to stop, sit down and devote 15 to 20 minutes to eating, so that it becomes a relaxing, pleasurable...
Carbohydrate tolerance is a grey area. The amount of carbohydrates that works for one person’s metabolism doesn’t always serve another’s. So you want to know if you’re carb intolerant? Start by answering these questions. Are you overweight? Do you feel fatigued much of the time, especially after eating a carb-heavy meal? Do you lead a...
Photo Credit: The Fit Foodie Buying a whole fish is often more economical than buying the fillet. It also makes it a cinch to prep! Ask your fishmonger or supermarket counter to clean and scale a snapper for you, then throw it on a baking tray, add some simple flavours and you’ve got one tasty,...
If you regularly follow health news or read about wellness, you’ve likely been hearing a lot about inflammation. Inflammation is the body’s natural protective response to infection or injury. If you cut your finger, for example, your immune system responds by sending white blood cells to repair the open wound. These cells then trigger an...
High blood pressure is an alarming problem in Australia. It is actually responsible for more trips to the doctor – and medical prescriptions – than any other condition. Latest figures indicate that almost 30% of Australians have high blood pressure, with more than half of these cases going untreated. The consequences are serious; high blood pressure...
There was once a time where only the wealthy could afford to eat lots of red meat, alcohol, and other heavy, fatty foods. That’s why gout, a painful form of inflammatory arthritis that can be triggered by a rich diet, is sometimes called the “disease of kings.” Today, though, the masses can afford to overindulge—and...
Everybody burps, but if yours are frequent or super smelly, does it mean you have a problem? “Burping is a very benign symptom,” assures Rebecca Tsang, MD, MPH, a gastroenterologist at NorthShore University Health System in Illinois, USA. Yes, it can be bothersome–and potentially embarrassing–at times. But Dr Tsang says burping is usually not a...
A stylish Greek-inspired warm lamb salad with more than 5 veg per serve – this offering is healthy and hearty perfect for Easter. Image credit: Guy Bailey 0:30 Prep | 0:50 Cook | 4 Servings | Capable cooks INGREDIENTS 750g pumpkin, peeled, cut into 3cm pieces 1 large red onion, halved, cut into thick wedges 1 bunch baby beetroot, trimmed,...
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...