The phrase ‘healthy lifestyle’ is an abbreviated definition of how you should live if you want to get the healthiest body you can—one that both looks good and feels good. You know the obvious behaviours that describe someone who is healthy and takes care of themselves. A healthy person doesn’t smoke, tries to maintain...
Diabetes is one of the leading cause deaths in the world. It is a disease that can affect everybody. Even the people that are less likely to acquire it. People that exercise every day or have a healthy body weight can still acquire it from maintaining negative habits. Staying up late or struggling to fall...
Gallstones are twice as common in women as men. They are made from cholesterol and bilirubin, which are components of bile within the gallbladder. When these components aggregate, they form stones. The size of gallstones can vary from pebble sized grainy stones up to one large hard stone. Both specific foods and lifestyle factors influence...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 —...