Here are seven exercises you can do while sitting down in the office that doesn’t even require that you get out of your seat. Calf muscle toning Give your calf muscles a work out by raising your legs up on the very tips of your toes while remaining seated. Your calf muscles should start to burn after...
Using breath tests as a medical diagnosis dates back to Hippocrates, around 400 B.C., he wrote a paper on breath aroma and disease. It may sound like something out of a science fiction movie, but we may not be too far away from having a complete health exam using only a Breathalyzer-type tool. Doctors have...
This fast, low-fat stir-fry features lean beef mince cooked in sweet pineapple juice and oyster sauce for rich umami flavour. Image credit: Jeremy Simons 0:05 Prep | 0:15 Cook | 4 Servings | Easy INGREDIENTS 3 garlic cloves, sliced 500g lean beef mince 2 tablespoons Gourmet Garden Thai Stir-in Seasoning 250ml (1 cup) pineapple juice...
The symptoms are shockingly similar – but pneumonia can become serious fast. When you think of pneumonia, you probably think of having it as a little kid or hearing about your grandma catching it while in the hospital. It’s true that pneumonia is more common in children and older adults (thanks to their weaker immune...
Follow these simple steps to preserve joint health. Stay in Motion It’s the golden rule of joint health: The more you move, the less stiffness you’ll have. Whether you’re reading, working, or watching TV, change positions often. Take breaks from your desk or your chair and get active. Safety First Padding is your pal. So suit...
1 in 3 adults are pre-diabetic. Could you be one of them? Chances are, you think you’d be able to spot the signs you were at serious risk of getting sick. Thing is, you really might not. More than 2 million Australians are pre-diabetic, yet 90 percent of them have no idea. That’s a problem, because...
A faster metabolism means quicker weight loss. But how easy is it? Your metabolism is essentially your body’s engine. And your metabolic rate is the rate at which your body burns kilojoules. Your body uses up kilojoules even for simple things like breathing and pumping blood. Such basic bodily functions are what we call your...
Get your veg on with this stunning veggie lasagne that will fill up even the most die-hard meat-eater. Image credit: Jeremy Simons 0:50 Prep | 1:00 Cook | 6 Servings | Capable cooks INGREDIENTS 20g butter 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil 1 leek, trimmed, thinly sliced 3 large garlic cloves 110g (2/3 cup) pine nuts 3 bunches English...
Any exercise is better than none. More is better. Regular, moderate physical activity is great for your mental, physical and overall heart health. It’s never too late to start and get the benefits. Many Australian adults aren’t active enough to get health benefits. Are you one of them? How much activity should I aim for?...
The phrase ‘healthy lifestyle’ is an abbreviated definition of how you should live if you want to get the healthiest body you can—one that both looks good and feels good. You know the obvious behaviours that describe someone who is healthy and takes care of themselves. A healthy person doesn’t smoke, tries to maintain...
Movember, also known as Men’s Health Awareness Month, is an annual global campaign dedicated to raising awareness about men’s health...
November marks COPD Awareness Month, a crucial time to raise awareness about Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) and its profound...
Breast Cancer Awareness Month (BCAM) is observed every October to highlight the devastating impact of breast cancer on Australians. Every...