Eat well to protect one of the most important organs in your body: Your brain. You know you need calcium for strong bones and fiber for a healthy digestive tract. There are also nutrients you need for a strong brain, according to research published in The Lancet Psychiatry. “Nutrition is as important to psychiatry as it...
Succulent salmon fillets are barbecued to perfection on nifty skewers. A delicious starter to add to your New Year feast. 0:20 Prep 0:10 Cook 8 Servings Capable cooks INGREDIENTS 2 tablespoons fresh oregano, chopped 2 teaspoons sea salt 1/2 teaspoon dried chilli flakes 5 kg skinless salmon fillets, preferably cut from the centre, cut into 4 to 5cm pieces...
It’s the end of December, which means there’s a good chance you are thinking of ways to live healthier in the new year. Whether you want to drop 10 pounds, improve your cholesterol or have more energy, we have five food-related New Year’s resolutions that will help you achieve your goals. 1. Mindful eating 2....
A roast dinner with all the trimmings might feel like a lot of work in the kitchen on a hot Christmas day, and it might be too much for your tummy as well. Here’s what happens to your body and why you might want to plan a lighter menu. BRAIN The after-meal sluggishness and fatigue...
Whip up an easy and quick Christmas dish, ready in 20 minutes. 0:10 Prep | 0:10 Cook | 8 Servings | Easy INGREDIENTS 2 firm but ripe avocados, halved, peeled, and pitted 2/3 cup (loosely packed) fresh coriander leaves 1 clove garlic 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice PRAWNS AND CORN 400g streaky bacon,...
Step away from the sugar cookies—and use these totally doable tips to ease into a healthier routine. Many people refer to the days between Christmas and New Year’s as a “twilight week.” The bulk of the holiday season is behind us, but the fresh start of the new year still lies ahead. It’s tempting to consider this cozy in-between...
There is no particular kind of diet that can cure asthma. In fact, there is no known cure for it except the ones for controlling its symptoms. However, there are some foods that you may refrain from having if you want to keep an attack at bay. It is said that some of the worst asthma...
Short on time? These five exercises are all it takes to stay flexible – and all you need is 10 minutes three times a week When you’re crunched for time, stretching is often the first part of your workout that gets discarded. Then months after ignoring your hamstrings, you bend over to tie your shoes...
Careful what you nosh on at your next holiday party! Turns out, the season is rife with foods and drinks that trigger our instinct to all-out binge. Consider a delightfully festive caramel sea salt hot chocolate. It’s sweet, creamy and just the right amount of salty—a flavour combo that we don’t tire of, and so...
Reaching and maintaining a healthy weight takes hard work, difficult decisions, and certainly plenty of sweat and perhaps tears. So making sure that you follow a proper eating plan is paramount to keeping your goals alive. Do take a trip to the grocery store with these guidelines in mind so that you can start off...
May is Cystic Fibrosis Awareness Month — a time to understand one of Australia’s most common life-limiting genetic conditions and...
There’s something quietly remarkable about vaccines. They don’t make headlines the way new drugs or medical breakthroughs do. They’re...
Brain Awareness Week 2026 | 16–20 March Every thought you think, every memory you hold, every step you take —...