A bloated stomach can seriously impact on your life, but here are some simple ways to ease your tummy troubles. For many women, an aching, swollen stomach is a fact of life. “Two-thirds of women will experience bloating periodically,” says gastroenterologist Professor Terry Bolin, president of The Gut Foundation. “But one in five will experience bloating so severely that...
Hashimoto’s disease is an autoimmune condition in which the body’s immune system attacks the thyroid gland. This leads to inflammation and destruction of thyroid tissue, reducing its ability to produce the hormones that coordinate many of the body’s essential functions. Hashimoto’s usually causes hypothyroidism – when the thyroid gland does not make enough thyroid hormone –...
Healthy foods full of promises are on the rise and are more popular than ever, but some so-called healthy foods bring more harm than good. How many of these do you consume every day as part of your healthy diet? 10. Fruit juice That carton of fruit juice we all love is not really made of fruit — just delicious chemicals that give the perfect fruit...
From iron to calcium, magnesium and more, these are the most common nutrients Aussies aren’t getting enough of right now. Whilst caring about our health seems to be on the rise, there are a number of nutrients that continue to be at risk in the Australian diet. Given that less than 10% of Australians meet...
Heart disease is one of the top killers of both men and women. So it’s no surprise that every week, experts publish new research connecting a behaviour or environmental factor with heart disease. Confronted with so much confusing and contradictory information, it can be difficult for health-conscious people to figure out what factors and behaviours...
Lisa Colagrossi, a mother of two and a respected network news journalist, was experiencing the worst headache of her life. “She said it felt like her head was going to explode,” recalls her husband, Todd Crawford. Along with her awful headache, Colagrossi had a stiff neck, a tingling sensation in her face, and sensitivity to...
For a lot of people, it is hard to resist the temptation of a nicely cooked steak or a juicy hamburger. Despite the fact that meat is full of nutrients, it also contains a number of natural chemical toxins, saturated fat, and elements that make it difficult for us to digest. Eating too much meat can lead to serious consequences from increasing the risk of diabetes to heart disease and even cancer. Let’s see how many...
Leg cramps are common, but getting rid of them can be tricky. If painful leg cramps wake you up in the middle of the night, you’re not alone—far from it. Up to 60% of adults say they’ve experienced leg cramps at night, according to a 2012 study. These ill-timed cramps usually affect the calf and foot,...
If you’re ever wondering what causes heart attacks, look no further than your kitchen and your bathroom. A bacon cheeseburger fetish topped with a couch potato mentality is a surefire recipe for a heart attack. But those obvious bad choices aren’t the only things taking a toll on your ticker. Scientists discovering surprising new heart attack...
It’s very easy to come across articles discussing foods that can help ward off osteoporosis as there are tons and tons of them posted in cyberspace. However, when was the last time you spotted one that talked about foods that, when eaten, can actually lead to bone weakening? Below you will find some of the foods...
Thursday 11 September is R U OK?Day but we know that whether it’s a friend, family member, partner, or colleague ,...
The following material has been sourced from the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare Prostate cancer was the...
National Stroke Week encourages the community to know the F.A.S.T. (Face, Arms, Speech and Time) signs of stroke so that...