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Women who eat more than the recommended 5 portions of fruit and vegetables a day can reduce their risk of breast cancer by 11% study reveals Broccoli, sprouts, carrots and yellow peppers are the best way to prevent cancer  More than 182,000 women  had an 11 per cent lower risk of breast cancer   Fruit and

Here’s some exciting news for anyone who basically lives on RX Bars (which includes us, by the way): A few select flavors of the popular protein bars are on sale for Prime Day today. Not familiar with RX Bars? The bestselling brand has developed a cult following, thanks in part to their super-short ingredient lists.

Oranges really are the only fruit: Eating just ONE a day reduces people’s risk of blindness by 60% due to the citrus’ high antioxidant levels, study finds Oranges reduce people’s risk of developing age-related macular degeneration Due to ‘powerful antioxidants’ called flavonoids being anti-inflammatory Although flavonoids are in all fruit and vegetables, only oranges have

A new study has shown that people who regularly eat oranges are less likely to develop macular degeneration than people who do not eat oranges. Researchers at the Westmead Institute for Medical Research interviewed more than 2,000 Australian adults aged over 50 and followed them over a 15-year period. The research showed that people who

Sometimes hitting snooze seven times in the morning feels like a good idea—until you get out of bed frazzled, forget your gym bag, leave your healthy lunch in the fridge, and give up on that whole annoying healthy life idea. (Been there!) Tomorrow, devote just a few minutes to these simple tricks, all designed to

After fronting campaigns for Victoria’s Secret, Bonds and Tommy Hilfiger, Aussie Model Elyse Taylor knows a thing or two about keeping in shape. Now the 30-year-old has landed a gig as the face of cosmetics brand Nude by Nature. She gave us the scoop on her exercise and nutrition regime. Luckily for us, it’s pretty

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

Carbohydrates get kind of a bad rap. Bring them up to a friend walking out of a workout class, and you may hear something like “OMG don’t touch them!” or “If you’re going to eat them, you’ll have to come back here ASAP.” Which is why when I recently read in US Weekly that The Bachelorette’s Ali

I am not usually one for fad diets but for the purpose of this article I thought I would get ‘bikini body ready’ and try a 3-day juice cleanse. I lead a fairly healthy lifestyle, I got to the gym at least five times a week, don’t eat junk food (well sometimes but not often) and

Nose running faster than an Olympian right now? We hear you – colds are crappy AF. And there’s only so much Netflix you can watch while curled up on the couch surrounded by tissues and Dairy Milk. That’s why we asked Sydney nutritionist Teresa Boyce for her power-through checklist. Here, how to battle your winter

Father’s Day is just around the corner and you’re fresh out of time and ideas for the perfect gift for the old man? We’re here to save the day with our top picks for the perfect present for pops! If his socks and jocks drawer is chocka block and his tool box is bursting then

Eggs Egg yolks contain tonnes of essential but hard-to-get nutrients. These include choline, which is linked with lower rates of breast cancer, and antioxidants that may help prevent cataracts and macular degeneration, a leading cause of blindness. The Heart Foundation of Australia rates eggs as an essential part of a healthy eating plan. Getty Images

There’s one thing that I think just about everyone on the planet will agree is an amazing gift — free food. Well, in honor of Father’s Day, a bunch of restaurants are offering dads some free meals this year. Here are all the places you can take your dad to score some free food on

Fasting is a longstanding part of many religious traditions, including the Jewish and Muslim observances of Yom Kippur and Ramadan. A form of fasting known as intermittent fasting has also gained popularity as a weight-loss tool. Many studies have examined the benefits and risks of giving up food for a day, including how it affects

Who hasn’t stood under a fast food awning, mouth agape, trying to pick out the burger, fried chicken, or salad option that will destroy her sense of health and well-being the least? There’s nothing wrong with fast fixes for hunger pangs, of course—you know your cravings best—but for me, this scenario happens too often on

Did Father’s Day completely sneak up on you this year? We’ve been there before. Of course, it’s not like you didn’t want to get your dad or partner something great; it’s just that you’ve been suuuuper-busy, right? And anyway, we’re pretty sure it’s safe to say dads (and dudes in general) are notoriously hard to

Sure this weekend is Memorial Day, which means it’s time for barbecues and endless rooftop brunches and happy hours, but it also means we’re getting closer to National Donut Day! On June 1, all donut lovers will be able to celebrate and enjoy their favorite treat with an official holiday. To mark the joyous occasion,

Abortion rights protesters held pictures of Savita Halappanavar as they marched through central Dublin last year, demanding Ireland’s government ensures abortions can be performed to save a woman’s life. Tonight, our time, Ireland will head to the polls in a groundbreaking referendum that could dramatically increase access to abortion for the country’s citizens. Ireland currently

Every year, as soon as the temperatures start rising and the sun comes out, so do the sandals. They’re cute and let you skip the step of putting socks on in the morning (bonus: less laundry) and are usually pretty versatile.  But sandals can also be extremely uncomfortable. All those buckles and straps and pieces

Facialist and body-care expert at The Body Shop, Vanda Serrador, 42, shares her day on a plate. Vanda Serrador. 7.30am I start my day with a 15-minute meditation and an oil pulling (swishing around coconut oil in my mouth and then spitting it out), which helps to draw out toxins. 7.45am Cold-pressed juice with beetroot,