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The low-down on the contraceptive pill

The pros and cons decoded.

With the oral contraceptive pill being prescribed for a range of health-related reasons other than contraception, DR NAT KRINGOUDIS weighs in on the pros and cons of this tiny capsule. ...

Nutrients for a healthy heart

Protect yourself from heart disease

Penny Lara shares her top nutrition tips. ...

Roasted pumpkin and ricotta pita pizza

So delicious, you won't believe it's healthy

Try this healthy roasted pumpkin and ricotta pizza recipe for a guilt free meal. ...

Obese Australians more likely to get diabetes

Overweight Australians are at greater risk of diabetes, according to new research. ...

How to stay healthy at any size

If experts agree on anything, fitness is key and kgs on the scales are less important than body fat around the tummy.

The prevalence of overweight and obesity in Australia is increasing. Recent studies estimate that more than half of all Australian women (52 per cent) and two-thirds of men (67 per cent) are overweight or obese. That is, almost 60 per cent of the adult population in Australia is overweight or obese ...

Meditation: the ultimate stress balancer

Inner happiness, outer beauty

Most people are like out-of-tune musical instruments,” says Swami Kriyananda, yoga and meditation guru and author of Meditation for Starters. ...

Can we trust Dr Google?

Is it healthy to be looking online for information about your health? What should you look out for and what are the best sites?

An increasing number of people are looking online before going to a doctor. They’re 'Googling' for information, advice and in some cases replacing a real life doctor’s appointment with an online consultant. ...

Hit the track Bushwalking for health

The weather may be somewhat cooler, but there’s still plenty of opportunity to escape to the outdoors and enjoy some serious hiking.

Emma Krieger pulls her boots on and gets walking. ...

FODMAP-friendly green risotto

A low FODMAP diet can help ease cramping, bloating and constipation. Try this tasty green risotto recipe. ...

10 cancer-fighting foods

Cancer surviver Kristine Matheson shares her secrets

Kristine Matheson survived terminal cancer with the help of holistic, natural remedies. Here, she shares her top diet tips ...

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