With our aging population it's no surprise that the science of staying sharp is getting a lot of attention these days. During the last five years, promising research linking nutrition's effect on the brain has exploded. And it's not just seniors who stand to benefit.
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Peppermint is sometimes regarded as 'the world's oldest medicine', with archaeological evidence placing its use at least as far back as ten thousand years ago.
Stress can be difficult to understand. The emotional chaos it causes can make our daily lives miserable. It can also decrease our physical health, sometimes drastically. Strangely, we are not always aware that we are under stress. The habits, attitudes, and signs that c...
Although we all talk about stress, it often isn't clear what stress is really about. Many people consider stress to be something that happens to them, an event such as an injury or a job promotion. Others think that stress is what happens to our bodies, minds and behavi...
A recent nationwide survey showed that the health of Australian schoolchildren is worse in one distinct area than about ten years ago. These days, our children show disturbingly high levels of iodine deficiency. Alarmingly, about 50% of those examined were deficient eno...
Most of us are regular users of today’s modern technology. Where would we be without our computer, the internet, our mobile phones? But at what stage does technology’s potential for harm begin to outweigh its usefulness?
A preliminary decision recently released by th...
If you're one of the few Australians who have come across the words 'trans fats' you would be excused if you believed it was an American problem and had little relevance to Australia. After all, margarines - once considered the major source of trans fats in Australia – ...
For many of us the New Year brings a strong determination to do something about our weight. It’s not an easy task and it’s never too late to begin. Here are some tips to help you reach your goal.
An Ounce of Prevention: Green Tea Fights Cancer Like Chemo.