Good Health

The start of a new year always brings fresh hope, excitement and the opportunity to change. This time around, we’re also beginning a brand new decade! The 1920s, dubbed the ‘roaring twenties’, was a time of massive social and political change as peop

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We re all familiar with blood tests and stool samples, but tear samples may be the next screening method to enter your doctor’s office, a new study from UNSW Sydney suggests. Tear-testing may be used in the future to screen for diabetic peripheral ne

“I can’t pick a favourite product, I have so many. My cupboards are packed!” “If I ever go missing, I’ll be somewhere in Italy. Learning Italian is on my bucket list.” “Tacos, enchiladas, nachos… anything with chips and cheese on it, I love. Th

Do some soul-searching and decide what you’re looking for, be it a bit of fun or something long-lasting. This will then determine the app you should opt for – some apps are more geared to hooking-up, others are focussed on serious relationships. “Bum

Alcohol consumption is ubiquitous in Western society, as it’s become synonymous with good times and as a way to wind-down after a hard day in the office. Dr Nicole Lee, a professor at the National Research Institute, agrees that alcohol is part of a

Digestive health is at the front line of the impact from moderate to excessive alcohol consumption. “Within minutes of consuming an alcoholic drink, it’s absorbed into the bloodstream by vessels in the stomach lining and small intestine, and if you h

I removed shellac nail polish from my toenails and discovered an area of black discolouration under my big toenail. What could this be? A Black areas under nails are usually the result of trauma leading to bleeding under the nail. Usually for this

TCM divides the year into five seasons: spring, early summer (December to February), late summer (late February to March), autumn and winter. Each one is associated with a different element, energy and organs in the body. Element Wood. Organ Liver

» SERVES 6 » PREPARATION 20 MINUTES » COOKING 1 HOUR 50 MINUTES 1.5kg butternut pumpkin, unpeeled, deseeded and cut into 1.5cm thick slices60ml (¼ cup) olive oilSea salt and freshly ground black pepper1 onion, finely chopped3 garlic cloves, crushed3

What’s the difference between tofu and tempeh? A Tofu and tempeh are both soy-based meat alternatives, but what’s the difference? Tofu: This protein originated in China and is made from curdled soy milk. The curds are drained and pressed into a blo

Seven years ago, writer Rachel was an unfit mum who got puffed pushing her then toddler in a pram, and says, “My cheeks turned red and I found it tough. I wasn’t good at running at all when I first began. “I started with 20 minutes, twice weekly, doi

Getting support was the key for runner Ariki Fotheringhame, 33, a full-time mother of two. She made a New Year’s resolution in January 2019 to start running after a long hiatus and bravely signed up for a 21km event to give her a running goal to trai

My back sometimes causes me pain and prevents me from exercising. When it flares up, what activity do you suggest I do? A Firstly, I hope you have had a proper diagnosis from a physiotherapist. If it is something that is manageable, then I suggest y

I am recently divorced and furious with my ex. How do I deal with my feelings? A It’s normal to feel angry if someone you loved hurt, mistreated, abandoned you, or created conditions that made it impossible to continue the relationship. But, no mat

What’s the health food that you know you should eat more of, but you just can’t stomach it? There are many health foods I don’t particularly enjoy, however, I know they’re good for me, so I always find a way to incorporate them into my diet. IF YO