In 2014–15, almost one-quarter (23%) of Australian adults over 18 years had high blood pressure, also known as hypertension. It’s more common in men than women...
Water is essential for life. It makes up 50–80% of our body weight and dehydration as little as 2% loss of body weight can affect our health and performance. ...
How well do you know the truth about carbohydrates?
I need to cut carbs to lose weight.
There’s little doubt that cutting carbs will help you to lose weight...
Let's uncover the truth behind some common myths about dariy foods and calcium…
Dairy foods are the only way to get calcium in my diet
While dairy product...
Summertime and the Christmas holidays are a great time to get together with family and friends, but it can also be a danger time for food poisoning. Hot weather...
Are nuts a good food source for your health and weight? We uncover the facts behind the myths, read on to find out for yourself!
Myth
What the research ...
Bacteria don't deserve to only have a bad reputation. Most are harmless. Less than 1 % cause illness and disease. And trillions of other bacteria on your skin, ...
Constipation is very common in Australia. It affects up to 1 in 10 children and 1 in 5 adults. In addition to causing unpleasant symptoms, it may lead to compli...
Low-carbohydrate diets such as the Paleo and Atkins diets may be popular for weight loss and good health, however the medical research finds they provide little...
While seafood is a great source of protein and omega-3 fatty acids, it does also contain mercury - and too much mercury can damage the body's nerves a...
