UNSW expert unmasks the truth about superfoods. Everyone has heard of the good old saying: ‘An apple a day keeps the doctor away’. It’s a phrase that suggests that apples were perhaps the first to be labelled as a ‘superfood’, long before that term got popular. But now,...
A doctor is warning the public about the serious risks of self-diagnosing after new research revealed 30 per cent of Australians have diagnosed an illness through online research, and 45 per cent of these have chosen medications themselves to address the illness. The findings were derived...
A new survey shows 40% of Australians report cost-of-living and personal debt is causing them elevated distress compared with this time last year – while frontline services rank it the biggest risk to suicide rates - as the country awaits news of another interest rate...
The significant shock induced by COVID has caused many workers to take a step back and think more deeply about their career. More people are asking what the meaning and purpose is of their jobs, prompting them to consider moving to a company that better...
Young Australians can now access a free DNA saliva test to learn whether they face increased risk of some cancers and heart disease, which can be prevented or treated early if detected, in a world-first DNA screening study. The nationally collaborative project, led by Monash University and supported by researchers and clinicians across...
There has been an explosion of mental health issues after a tough few years of drought, fires, floods, COVID and rising costs, and those in rural and regional areas have been particularly affected by the onslaught of bad news. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics’ National...
With the average monthly demand for food relief in Australia up 50% since 2019 and two in five seeking food relief not getting enough for their household needs*, Woolworths is partnering with Foodbank and FareShare to launch its mid-year Hunger Relief Appeal. The Appeal will run...
With winter behind us and warm weather fitness plans already taking shape, the team at Quest Nutrition has shared FIVE TOP TIPS to help curb cravings and keep your fitness goals – and waistline – on track for summer. Find a buddy There’s nothing like a gym...
Pain, swelling and redness. These are the most common signs of inflammation. But once you have any or all of these symptoms, your body is already trying to battle the enemy cause of inflammation. So there is already damage, infection or perhaps even, disease. There are...
Written by Sean Connolly For as long as there have been coaches with tucked in polo’s and whistles around their necks, we’ve accepted the idea that mental toughness is the thing you develop from doing the hard and brutal training sessions. Athletes know this all too...