Health

Most Recent story

Fainting is genetic, says new researchFainting is genetic, says new researchA new study suggests that fainting may run in the family and, for some, just one gene may be the cause of this phenomenon.

TOP HEALTH & DIET STORIES

Lose 5 kilos in 2 weeks: Day 14Want to know how to lose five kilos in two weeks? Elle Macpherson's trainer James Duigan shows you how! Cous cous vs rice"How healthy is cous cous compared to rice? Is there rice that's better than other rice? Does cous cous have a low GI?" Lose 5 kilos in 2 weeks: Day 10Want to know how to lose five kilos in two weeks? Elle Macpherson's trainer James Duigan shows you how! Weekly meal planner: low GIThe following diet plan is based on an average energy consumption of approximately 6300KJ or 1500calories a day. It incorporates five serves of veggies, two serves of fruit and the occasional treat... Lose 5 kilos in 2 weeks: Day 1Want to know how to lose five kilos in two weeks? Elle McPherson's trainer James Duigan shows you how!

Most Recent Stories

Living with lactose intoleranceLiving with lactose intoleranceThere's nothing worse than being crippled with cramps every time you drink dairy. Here's how to replace milk without sacrificing your health. Spice up your lovelife with all the right foodsSpice up your lovelife with all the right foodsOnce you're in the mood thanks to the right food, there's no better way to generate some heat during these colder months! Are you doing enough for your bones?Are you doing enough for your bones?We may think we're doing enough to keep our bones healthy, but how can we ensure they stay strong for a lifetime? Quit smoking Hollywood styleQuit smoking Hollywood styleCan’t butt out? Here’s how the stars gave up smoking. Another reason why chocolate is good for youAnother reason why chocolate is good for youStudies show that eating dark chocolate has numerous health benefits, from boosting your mood to helping keep your heart healthy. And now there could be another one to add to the list. Five ways to beat the smoking habitFive ways to beat the smoking habitCan’t butt out? Here’s how the stars gave up smoking. Losing a loved one can really break your heart study findsLosing a loved one can really break your heart study findsIf you have lost a loved one and felt like your heart was breaking, you have been right. A new study conducted by cardiac researchers at Sydney University and the Royal North Shore hospital, have found that the loss of a loved one, like a parent or a partner, can really break your heart. How hypnosis helped me quit smokingHow hypnosis helped me quit smokingCan’t butt out? Here’s how the stars gave up smoking. Don’t let your guard down against cold and fluDon’t let your guard down against cold and fluEach year, one in five Australians suffers from the influenza virus, with more than 2.5 million people taking time off work to overcome their symptoms. Over 60s spend more time watching TV than other adultsOver 60s spend more time watching TV than other adultsWhile research into how many hours we spend in front of the TV and how this affects our health are usually focussed on children, a new study has found that seniors are the ones most affected. Quitting smoking causes more weight gain than thoughtQuitting smoking causes more weight gain than thoughtWeight gain has long been associated with quitting smoking, but new European research has found that giving up cigarettes can lead to more weight gain than originally thought. The reason you are always rushingThe reason you are always rushingIt is something almost every woman has in common – not enough hours in the day. But what is making us rush everything VIDEO: Sofía Vergara's son reveals her diet secretsVIDEO: Sofía Vergara's son reveals her diet secretsActress Sofia Vergara has arguably one of the hottest bodies in Hollywood, so what's her secret? Her son Manolo Vergara has revealed all of his mums eating habits in a video he has posted online. Bare-chested men promote breast cancer self-checksBare-chested men promote breast cancer self-checksA charity has devised a cheeky campaign to encourage women to regular check their breasts for cancer. The idea is centred on a video and app that uses handsome, bare-chested men to get the important message across in a tongue-in-cheek and memorable way. Watch the video! Do you need a natural health kick? Ask our experts!Do you need a natural health kick? Ask our experts!If you have ever been interested in improving your home’s feng shui or getting your face read now is your chance! How to brush kids' teethHow to brush kids' teethThe Australian Dental Association have cited a current 'epidemic' of child tooth decay in Australia. Six things everyone should know about dental careSix things everyone should know about dental careNo one relishes the prospect of a visit to the dentist and the potential risk factors of bad oral hygiene are scary, so why do so many Australians neglect to properly look after their teeth? Fitting health into your lifeFitting health into your lifeNutritionist and exercise physiologist Caitlin Reid reveals the tasks you should add to your to-do list today. Beware of the sun!Beware of the sun!Fiona Bigmore used to love going to the beach and would lie for hours in the sun perfecting her golden tan. How where you live affects your healthHow where you live affects your healthWhether you're in the heart of the city, overlooking the sea or deep in the outback, deciding where to live is usually considered a lifestyle choice. But latest research reveals that the place we call home can be important when it comes to our health.
page 1 of 8
advertisement
advertisement

VIDEOS

PHOTOS

ARTICLES

Mariah Carey Looks Beautiful in a Tiny Cut-Out SwimsuitMariah Carey Looks Beautiful in a Tiny Cut-Out Swimsuit Baby Name Revealed for Kim Kardashian and Kanye West?Baby Name Revealed for Kim Kardashian and Kanye West? Kim Kardashian's Ex Reggie Bush Introduces Baby Daughter BriseisKim Kardashian's Ex Reggie Bush Introduces Baby Daughter Briseis

Today's top 5

Did Kimye name their baby Kaidence Donda West?Did Kimye name their baby Kaidence Donda West?Speculation about Kim Kardashian and Kanye West’s new born baby’s name isn’t slowing down and it looks like the name could have been leaked! Katie Holmes tells all: 12 month contract over!Katie Holmes tells all: 12 month contract over!Katie plans to spill the secrets the world’s been waiting for, before others do... Kim Kardashian on pregnancy: ‘I can never do this again’Kim Kardashian on pregnancy: ‘I can never do this again’While Kim Kardashian has welcomed a healthy baby girl, the first time mum says she is not looking forward to another pregnancy. Nigella’s husband defends ‘choking’ imagesNigella’s husband defends ‘choking’ imagesCharles Saatchi has spoken out about the controversial images that show him placing his hands around the neck of his wife, celebrity chef Nigella Lawson. First pic: Meet Channing Tatum’s 'little angel'!First pic: Meet Channing Tatum’s 'little angel'!Channing Tatum and Jenna Dewan-Tatum have introduced their daughter Everly to the world!

News in pictures

Face-off

Ashanti
Alicia Keys
Who wore it best?
One outfit, two celebrities. Who wore it best? You decide!
play now!

Your say

Most commented

<i>Biggest Loser</i>'s Richard: I was happier fatBiggest Loser's Richard: I was happier fatI actually never read a death threat to his daughter online. I think he is the one making things up and playing the card he plays most often when confronted with his attitude. The victim card. He sat there in judgement of those other girls and he really didn't like the response to his actions obviously, but to make up death threats is really bad.Kat, Melbourne12 CommentsPost commentView comments
<i>Biggest Loser</i>'s Richard: I was happier fatBiggest Loser's Richard: I was happier fatI actually never read a death threat to his daughter online. I think he is the one making things up and playing the card he plays most often when confronted with his attitude. The victim card. He sat there in judgement of those other girls and he really didn't like the response to his actions obviously, but to make up death threats is really bad.Kat, Melbourne12 CommentsPost commentView comments Justin tells Brad: Shut up about Jen!Justin tells Brad: Shut up about Jen!he only saying what he felt at that time thats all and jen is not that happy with justin he seem to be very controlling not so long a go there was a story that he was telling jen what to eat and about his brother the junky poor jen she has not luck when it comes to men but than again jen has problems too she can handle the courtship of a man the candlight dinners the holidays romantic walks but when it comes down to day to day relationship she cant handle settling down to be a wife and mother it did not work out between brad and jen because they did not want the same things in a relationship it doesnt mean that they both wrong we all want different things and when the honeymoon is over thats when the real test of the relationship comes good luck to both jen and brad they both deserve to be happy brad find it with angelina I hope jen will find it with justin if he stops being too controllinganna, brisbane9 CommentsPost commentView comments Kim Kardashian on pregnancy: ‘I can never do this again’Kim Kardashian on pregnancy: ‘I can never do this again’I'm pretty sure she was crying because her make up artist wasn't there and her mum didn't have any lippy to do a touch up!MAP, Kew7 CommentsPost commentView comments Katie Holmes tells all: 12 month contract over!Katie Holmes tells all: 12 month contract over!This is just rumor. There's no book, no secret contract and nothing will come of this.Annon, UK5 CommentsPost commentView comments Tough new vaccination laws introducedTough new vaccination laws introducedIf "a potentially deadly disease outbreak... could even affect immunised children", why bother with vaccinations at all?Crystal Clear, Brisbane5 CommentsPost commentView comments