April 8 2018Photo 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,...
Read more April 6 2018If 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...
Read more April 5 2018New research has found that 41 percent of Australians have never heard of endometriosis, a debilitating disease in which tissue similar to the lining of the uterus grows outside of the reproductive organs causing debilitating pain and infertility. The survey of 1000 people – commissioned by Red Agency in partnership with Endometriosis Australia – found a significant lack of...
Read more April 5 2018High 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...
Read more April 4 2018There 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...
Read more April 3 2018Everybody 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...
Read more April 1 2018A 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,...
Read more March 30 2018Many women have painful menstrual cramps just before, or at the start of their menses. The pain from menstrual cramps can range from mild to severe and can involve the lower abdomen, back, or thighs. Some women also have headaches, fainting, nausea, diarrhea or constipation. Stress and tension can make symptoms worse. Painful periods are...
Read more March 29 2018Each of your feet has 33 joints, 26 bones and more than 100 muscles, tendons and ligaments. That’s a lot of moving parts, so it’s not surprising that there are also countless problems that can plague your feet. Two of the most common foot and ankle issues in active adults are plantar fasciitis, which causes...
Read more March 28 2018Shortness of breath or breathing difficulty is something that makes it feel like your chest is tight and the air is thick. In the medical field, it is referred to as dyspnea. It’s important to note that mild breathing issues encountered when performing aerobic exercises are not part of this category. There are many different...
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