Health Problems News

There are some days when you just can’t stop yawning, even after a full night’s rest. But coffee may not solve the problem, and it could actually make things worse—especially if you’re adding a bunch of fake sweetener to stay within your recommended sugar intake. Sure, you’ll feel energised for a while, but you’re going

Let’s talk about supplements – they’re something I get so many questions about from my clients and 28ers and I get it, there’s plenty of confusion surrounding them. So today, I’m here to clear the air and reveal the truth about supplements. Before I go any further, it’s so important to understand that the purpose

A mum from Brisbane has shown how you can get back in shape by walking and cutting out junk food. Magella Goring made a 2016 New Year’s resolution to get fitter and lose weight and has lost 16 kilos in 10 months. The mum of two, posted pictures of her transformation but says the power walks

A study published in the journal Applied and Environmental Microbiology has identified coffee machines as one of a number of factors that could increase our exposure to fungal toxins in the home. “Coffee makers are just an example of a machine that may release steam indoors and increase the water and humidity that may help

Ahh, hummus – a staple of the dip world. Here are three different ways you can make your own hummus, out of sweet potatoes.  Base recipe Makes: 3 cups Preparation: 20 minutes Cooking: 25 minutes Ingredients 400g Sweet Potato, peeled, cubed 1 tablespoon olive oil 400g can chickpeas, rinsed, drained 2 tablespoons tahini 2 tablespoons lemon

Bacon and eggs: the hearty breakfast combo that’s more often synonymous with hangovers, than it is good health. But now pregnant women have the perfect excuse to tuck into the traditional fry up (thank us later, tastebuds.) According to a new study, eating the food during the last trimester can boost your baby’s IQ. This

One of the most popular #fitspo quotes kicking around is “failing to prepare is preparing to fail”. And yes, technically it was Benjamin Franklin (founding father of the US of A) who originally rattled off this line in reference to waging war, but it still makes plenty of sense when it comes to meal prep.

When mum-of-four Stephanie Kelly learned she had tested positive for the BRCA gene mutation – greatly increasing her likelihood of developing breast cancer – she didn’t hesitate in undergoing a preventative double mastectomy. But instead of opting to have reconstructive surgery, the 42-year-old decided to celebrate her strength by having the Wonder Woman logo tattooed

Of course you’ve heard of rice and barley. Even quinoa and millet are a part of your healthy-eating vocabulary. But farro? Now that’s one grain that doesn’t get much of the spotlight, but it should. Though this grain isn’t gluten-free, the nutty-tasting carb is still a healthy whole-grain option for those without celiac disease looking to lose

Rebecca Judd is a mother-of-four so she knows all too well what happens to your body when you have a baby. And she’s not here to sugar coat it for you. The glamorous mum gets refreshingly candid about all things baby in her new book, The Baby Bible, and has opened up about the struggles she

We had a chance to catch up with Bali based model and fashion designer, Lindy Klim, while she was in town for the Portsea Polo as a guest of Stella Artois. The stylish mum-of-four shared how she’s feeling after the birth of daughter Goldie late last year, her relaxed food philosophy and the struggle to strive

Cow’s milk is still America’s most common choice, but if you’re one of the 65% of the population that has trouble digesting lactose, it’s good to have an alternative! You’ve likely noticed that soy and almond milk are popular substitute options offered in most grocery stores, but now goat’s milk is throwing itself in the ring

The golden rule of grocery shopping is never do it one an empty stomach, otherwise you’ll inevitably end up with a trolley full of Tim Tams. But a new study has found a way to help you resist a craving-fueled binge when all you can think about is junk food. Their answer? Eat some of

From diet programs to detox teas, so many products promise instant gratification when it comes to transforming your bod. But is it actually possible to lose a substantial amount of weight—in a healthy way—in the time it takes your online shopping shipment to arrive? Well, in her 20 years of practice, dietitian Lauren Harris-Pincus, has never met anyone

Burpee/push up combo just not cutting it? It’s time to nix the stale workouts and completely overhaul your training regime. Enter: the American College of Sports Medicine. They’ve scoured the globe to find the hottest fitness trends for 2018. So, put these on your must-try list and prepare to sweat. 1. High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT): With

There’s no doubt that living under a flight path or close to a busy highway is far from relaxing, but researchers have reinforced how bad noise exposure can be for your health. In a review of previously published studies, noise pollution was not only found to be associated with annoyance, stress, sleep disturbance, and impaired cognitive

High-protein diets are all the rage right now. Protein does tonnes for your body, including helping to repair your muscles when they tear during exercise and supporting bone health and hormone production. What’s more, high-protein diets have been known to help women shed stubborn weight. “It’s a hot macronutrient because it really does help you

First it was scrunchies, then it was bum bags, then – for one terrifying moment – the return of the skinny brow: and now ‘90s-era baby names are suddenly back in fashion. Parenting website BabyCentre has listed their ‘90s baby name predictions for boys and girls, and they sound pretty much the same as your Year 1

Let’s be real: You know that chowing down a big ol’ juicy burger, is not a good idea—especially if you do it more than once in a blue moon.  Fatty foods can increase your risk for a range of diseases, not to mention make you feel pretty crappy. But if you’re going to splurge anyway (because

Had she been asked to pose in a crop top and skin-tight leggings a year ago, The Bachelor’s Snezana Markoski would have flat out refused. Because it wasn’t only Sam Wood she fell in love with on the hit reality show: “I was eating Mars Bars day in, day out while I was in The Bachelor