Lifestyle

6 Knee Pain Causes That Have (Almost) Nothing to Do With Being Old

May 17 2018

Your knees are the largest joints in your body for a reason you need them for practically everything you do. And as a result, they endure a whole lot of abuse. Knee pain is common among people of all ages. Knee pain can come with crunching, popping, swelling, or instability (or, if you’re extra unlucky,...


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How to Start a Low-Sodium Diet

May 9 2018

A high-salt diet can up your odds for high blood pressure, heart disease and stroke. The average Australian consumes 4,000 milligrams of sodium a day- well above the recommended 2,300 milligrams for healthy adults. Most of the sodium we consume doesn’t come out of a salt shaker. It hides in breads, condiments, deli meats and...


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18 Superfoods For Your Heart

April 26 2018

We know that cardiovascular diseases (CVD) are the No. 1 cause of death globally. We also know that 80 percent of chronic disease could be alleviated by following a healthy diet, avoiding tobacco, maintaining a healthy weight and getting regular exercise. It’s clear that healthy eating and living (like exercising more!) can make a huge difference. Read on to...


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Yummy & Healthy Sunday Recipe: Creamy Chicken and Cheese Pasta

April 22 2018

Try it tonight and see what you think! 0:10 Prep | 0:15 Cook | 4 Servings | Capable cooks   INGREDIENTS   375g Barilla Penne Rigate 1 bunch asparagus, trimmed, cut into 2cm lengths 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 (360g) chicken breast fillets, trimmed, thinly sliced 2 garlic cloves, crushed 1 medium brown onion, sliced 410g...


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5 Smarter Ways to Detox Your Body

April 20 2018

Forget colonics and ultra-low-calorie juice fasts. If you want to clear out toxins and boost your overall health, there are smarter and safer ways to do it. Here are five expert-approved tactics that are guaranteed to make you feel like a better, fresher version of yourself. 1. Eat Clean Cruciferous veggies such as broccoli, cauliflower, kale, cabbage and...


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Hot or Cold? Know Which One to Go for When an Injury Strikes

April 19 2018

Did you just sprain your ankle or pulled your hamstring and you don’t know whether to apply hot or cold compress? You are not alone. A lot of people have a hard time deciding whether hot or cold is the right one for the problem. Continue reading to learn once and for all when to...


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5 Reasons Your Allergies Are Worse at Night

April 18 2018

Like clockwork, your seasonal allergies are back. As if a runny nose, sneezing, and itchy eyes weren’t bad enough, your allergy symptoms might also make it nearly impossible to sleep. “Allergy symptoms actually can get worse at night,” says Dr Purvi Parikh, an allergist and immunologist with Allergy & Asthma Network and Allergy & Asthma Associates of Murray...


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Remedies for Traveller’s Diarrhoea

April 16 2018

One of the worst things to have during vacation is Traveller’s Diarrhoea (TD). This illness is said to be caused by a sudden change in surrounding and eating habit. Research has proven that is not the case. A bacteria present in the body is at fault.  Depending on the location of your vacation the chances...


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Yummy & Healthy Sunday Recipe: Crispy Potato-Topped Beef Stew

April 15 2018

With a crunchy potato top and a full-of-flavour beef stew underneath, this bake is sure to become a family favourite. 0:20 Prep | 2:20 Cook | 6 Servings | Easy   INGREDIENTS 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1kg beef chuck steak, trimmed, cut into 3cm pieces 1 red onion, chopped 2 carrots, thickly sliced 2 celery...


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The Best Diet for an Under-active Thyroid

April 13 2018

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...


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