Healthy Living

Follow These Smart Ideas and You Won’t Turn into a Pudding this Festive Season

Feel fit and fabulous this Christmas

How to manage blood glucose using the Glycemic Index of foods

Choosing low GI carbohydrates is one of the keys to maintaining good blood glucose control.

Happy-go-lucky optimists may have better heart health

Medical researchers have a longstanding interest in mindset, and not just as it relates to mental health, it seems that happy-go-lucky optimists may have better heart health.

Healthy gums may lead to a healthy heart

More evidence that severe gum disease, or periodontitis, may be linked to high blood pressure.

Immunisation for Aboriginal communities

Immunisation is a safe and effective way to help protect you, your family and your community from some very serious diseases.

Will a sugar-tax decrease our sugar consumption?

Research looks at whether tweaks to your environment ultimately reduce sugary drink consumption.

Are dog owners more physically active?

The research is in! Having a canine companion improves your health, fitness and can even lead to a longer life.

Will dietary supplements increase your longevity?

After a major review of hundreds of clinical trials researchers have found that most dietary supplements offer little benefit in protecting us from heart disease or extending our lifespan.

Plant-based diet: Replacing meat-based proteins

Replacing meat-based proteins with plant-based proteins reduces the risk of early death and a range of diseases.

Blueberries good for heart health

Blue is the new black in the world of nutrition research, and this latest research into delicious blueberries adds more evidence for the health benefits they can offer.

Video: How can I improve my resilience?

Resilience is a term that's come into really popular discussion over the last 5 to 10 years. So, how do you improve your resilience?

How hot is too hot for a drink?

For the first time, researchers have been able to answer the question of just how hot is too hot.

Does having red hair and moles multiply skin cancer risk?

Exposure to the sun is a significant predictor of your risk of melanoma, but other factors play into the likelihood you’ll develop skin cancer.

Sitting now the new smoking

Sitting for long periods of time has negative health effects - but you can counteract them by getting in the recommended dose of moderate or vigorous exercise each week.

Can your toast give you cancer?

Despite the media headlines warning that toast could give you cancer, there is no need for fear if you take some precautions.

Step your way out of hospital

Researchers look at what simple lifestyle changes can lead to fewer days in hospital for older adults.

A hearty reason to kick the booze

Is reducing your alcohol intake associated with a reduction in blood pressure? The research is in.

How often should you go to the dentist?

A study looks at whether a regular scale and polish at the dentist was linked to better gum health

How much is too much TV?

Research shows that lengthy TV viewing is linked to cognitive decline, and people who watched more than 3.5 hours a day saw a decline in their verbal memory skills.

The benefits of an active commute

Swapping from commuting via car to taking public transport resulted in a reduction in body mass index.

Can eating fruit and vegetables really make you happier?

A study of over 12,000 Australians shows that eating more fruits and vegetables is linked to an increase in people’s level of happiness.

From the mouth to the brain

A study finds an association between number of teeth and cognitive decline in older adults.

Something fishy about fish oil?

There’s been an almighty spat about fish oil capsules which started a number of years ago and has recently re-ignited.