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.
Health
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.
Dead could be brought ‘back to life’
A NEW groundbreaking trial, which aims to find out whether it’s possible to bring the dead ‘back to life’ has been approved by health watchdogs.
Can you pass intelligence test?
PEOPLE claim that anyone who understands the enigma has an IQ of 150, which is considered to be ‘genius’ level.
Seven nutritionist-approved snacks
QUICK, convenient and healthy? Store-bought healthy is possible, says clinical nutritionist Jessica Cox.
This is why you forget what you’re doing
WE’VE all rushed into another room to get something — only to get there and realise you’ve completely forgotten why you went there in the first place.
How much sugar we really eat
WHEN it comes to sugar, it appears that Australians are simply not getting the message. We’re consuming loads of the stuff and it’s making us fat.
Why Elle’s special diet is nonsense
IF YOUR goal is to look like Elle, no amount of supergreens is ever going to get you there, says nutritionist Susie Burrell.
Seven ways to save money on your food
HERE’S some good news: you don’t necessarily need to spend a fortune to maintain a healthy and delicious diet. This is how a nutritionist manages it.
Would you want your DNA analysed?
YOUR DNA is a bit like a crystal ball. If someone offered to take a close look at yours, would you take them up on the offer? I decided to give it a go.
You’ve been washing your hands wrong
SCIENTISTS in lab coats have proven that this is the most effective way to rid your hands of germs. Here is the technique, in easy-to-digest GIF form.
Why sports stars go bad
WHY do so many elite athletes struggle when their career dwindles?
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.
Why you always get sick over the holidays
IT’S no fun being ill on holiday. So why do so many of us succumb every time we finally wind down?
‘Alkaline juicing’ is all the rage
CELEBS have long spruiked the benefits of an alkaline diet. So it’s no surprise that two health trends have come together and behold: we have the ‘alkaline juicing’ craze.
Stunningly simple secret to weight loss
COULD it really be true that such a simple tweak can have a big impact on weight loss? Let’s look at the science.
A perfectly balanced dinner plate
WHEN you are trying to eat well you could be forgiven for finding the ‘rules’ of good nutrition a little confusing at times.
How much exercise to burn off a Big Mac?
WANT to keep your waistline trim in time for the New Year’s Party? A new study reveals how much exercise you need to do to burn off junk food.
Sleeping in could kill you
A NEW study from the University of Sydney found that those who oversleep, over-sit and under-exercise are more than four times as likely to die early.
Meal plan: A week of healthy dinners
COMING up with a week’s worth of delicious, healthy dinners can be a strain. So we’ve found 7 excellent recipes for you (including Pete Evans’ Raw Rainbow Pad Thai).
Common foods you should avoid
WE’RE often tricked into thinking certain foods at the supermarket are healthy. These are five of the worst offenders.
Two litres of energy drink, then a heart attack
MARTIN BOWLING, 28, was spending $156 a week on energy drinks until one night at he downed eight cans at the pub. His body couldn’t take it anymore.
Six bad habits that will shorten your life
SMOKING and drinking aren’t the only vices that will take years off your life. Some unhealthy habits are far more innocuous, but almost as dangerous.
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