How she lost 76kg and ‘two stomachs’
AN OBESE woman who could only fit into men’s 5XL tops looks unrecognisable after losing 76kg and excess skin that gave her “two stomachs”.
Health
Simple breakfast swaps to power your day
IF YOU are feeling tired or hungry before lunchtime, these are the simple swaps you need to make to your breakfast.
Should we be having two sleeps a day?
HISTORY shows humans used to sleep twice a day, and scientific research indicates we’d be more productive with “bi-phasic” sleep patterns.
The best supermarket soups
OUR resident nutritionist has scoured the soup aisle for the healthiest, tastiest ready-to-eat soup options.
Are you taking clean eating too far?
NEXT time you’re tempted to cut food groups to achieve dietary excellence it’s worth considering this advice.
The big myth about paleo diets
IF YOU’VE jumped on the paleo bandwagon to lose a few kilos, you might be barking up the wrong tree. Here’s the truth about this diet.
‘Your illness is nothing to be ashamed of’
A TEEN’S Facebook post about the reality of living with Crohn’s disease has struck a chord.
Why you shouldn’t hit snooze
EXPERTS have revealed the scientific reason why hitting the snooze button is a terrible idea, and the impact it has on your health.
10-3-2-1-0: The key to a good night’s rest?
ONE man thinks he has cracked the code to a good night’s sleep. If you battle insomnia, his “10-3-2-1-0” method may be the answer to your prayers.
It turns out ‘man flu’ is actually a thing
THE much maligned “man flu” is no myth, according to a national survey of who suffers the most from influenza.
Superfoods you need to know
YOU may never heard of these foods before, they’re no doubt good for you, and they could soon be a standard part of your diet.
Adele’s ’fat-melting’ diet
ADELE won big at the Billboard Music Awards on Sunday, but it was her new look that had people talking.
Aussie junk food is particularly unhealthy
WE HAVE some bad news. Australian fast food is unhealthier than the versions you can find overseas. This is what you’re really eating.
Sisters’ lethal weight-loss challenge
SIBLING rivalry is to be expected in every family, but two sisters developed anorexia because of their quest to be skinnier than the other. WARNING: Triggering images
The only diet tips you really need
WE KNOW we need to eat less and exercise more, but that’s not all. These easy tips will help you control your diet.
Why can’t we tickle ourselves?
SOME of us are more ticklish than others, but nearly everyone is unable to tickle themselves. Here’s the science behind why.
Diet mistakes everyone is making
IF YOU’RE following the most popular diet trends at the moment, you’re probably making these mistakes. Here are the most common diet traps.
Inside the world’s worst hospital
THESE images show the shocking state of Venezuelan wards, where patients sit on bloodstained beds and seven babies die every day.
Cereal eaters are actually slimmer
WE ALL know how important breakfast is to start the day, but often cereal gets a bad rap. However it isn’t as unhealthy as you think.
E-cigs weapon in smoking bans
YOUNG people are using electronic cigarettes not to quit, but because they ‘taste better’, help them dodge smoking bans and are seen as healthy.
‘This is Danii’s gift’
DANII died in her sleep at age 17, because she couldn’t access technology that might have saved her life. Today her family have something to celebrate.
Why this girl was allowed to die
WHEN we think about euthanasia, many of us picture an elderly person. But a recent case is troubling ethicists.
Another reason for vegos to feel smug
IF YOU fancy living longer, it’s time to put the hamburger down — experts have suggested that going vegetarian could add nearly four years to your life.
Belle Gibson is in big trouble
DISGRACED wellness blogger Belle Gibson could face $1 million in fines with legal action being launched.
Is your meal healthy, or skinny?
WE HAVE some bad news. A nutritional meal may not actually be helping you lose weight. These are the differences between “healthy” and “skinny” dishes.
Here’s the type of coffee you should drink
LOVE your coffee, but want to make an informed choice when it comes to your daily dose? Here are the calorie counts for each type of coffee.
What the numbers on the scale really mean
STEPPING in the scales can be either nerve-racking or motivating. But is it really a useful measurement? What do those numbers actually tell us?
Facebook bans pic that could save lives
A TERMINALLY ill woman uploaded a photo on Facebook she believed could be a lifesaver only for it to be banned by the social media giant.
Why you can’t stop eating chocolate
GOOD news! Now you can blame eating unhealthy food on something other than your lack of willpower.
A week of healthy dinner recipes
WANT to eat healthy this week? Here’s how to make Jamie Oliver’s ‘mega veggie burger’. It’s a game-changer.
How the ways we sleep can affect us
HOW you sleep can have serious impacts on your health and can increase the likelihood of dementia, heart problems and back pain.
‘Healthy’ snacks that don’t work
CHECK out these five surprising ‘healthy’ snacks that actually make you hungrier (plus easy fixes to make them more satisfying).
Is this the key to weight loss?
A NEW study shows that this quick addition to your weekly routine can be a very effective tool when it comes to weight loss.
The detox balls that go too far
A NEW ‘womb detox’ that involves inserting herbal balls into the vagina has doctors seriously worried. Here’s why.
How meal times will impact your weight
NEW research has revealed that the time you eat your evening meal can have a major impact on your health and weight.
Diet hacks: Seven easy weight loss tricks
HERE’S a secret about weight loss: you don’t need an extremely restrictive diet to shed kilos. Here are seven much better ideas.
‘I can finally have sex with my husband’
A 273-KILO woman who was too fat to have sex with her husband has finally slept with him — after losing more than 95 kilos.
Gwyneth‘s ridiculous $250 smoothies
AND you thought the paleo diet was hardcore. It’s nothing compared to Gwyneth Paltrow’s 2016 detox diet.
Six magic numbers for your health
TAKE control of your health by learning these six numbers — they’ll help with everything from losing weight to protecting your heart.
Late-night snacks may ruin your memory
NEW research finds that regular late-night fridge raids may affect your brain.
Trick that may stop you eating junk food
NEW research reveals that if you eat junk food in front of the mirror, it makes it less delicious.
Fancy trying the steak and chocolate diet?
A HEALTH expert has claimed that dieters should stop eliminating high-calorie fats because they can actually help you lose more weight.
Eleven foods to reset your diet
BEFORE you go and waste money on an expensive detox, you will be pleased to hear it’s easy to give your diet an overhaul.
New dad’s hangover shame
HIS wife had just given birth, yet Chris Appleford forced her to drive home from the hospital because he was hung-over.
Weight-loss tricks everyone will use
LIKE fashion, food and diet trends are doomed to surge then die, particularly where everyone is looking for the next quick fix. What does 2016 have in store?
11 things your bucket list is missing
FORGET skydiving and getting a tattoo, these are the things that should be on your bucket list but most likely aren’t.
How to stick to new year’s resolutions
RESEARCH consistently shows that within a week 25 per cent of people have already given up on their resolutions.
Six ways you’ll actually lose weight
IF YOU actually want to fulfil your health goals and resolutions for the new year, there are just six simple steps you need to follow.
How to cure a hangover
NOT feeling your best? These tips will make you feel better, because doctors swear by them.
‘Take 15 seconds and save a life’
ERIN Barrett isn’t famous, but her Facebook post was so powerful it caught the world’s attention.
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