Things have changed a lot since I sat down to write my editorial last month. My office is now in a corner of my lounge and frankly I miss grabbing a coffee and shooting the breeze with my lovely Good Health & Wellbeing team. However, I’m aware that I

Dietitian Bronwen Greenfield says: » In Australia, it’s becoming more common for women to have a baby in their 30s, so if you are looking to conceive, good nutrition is a must for increasing fertility at this age. Ensuring that you’re supplementing w

Self-care is all about paving the way for a future brimming with health and vitality… and it’s never too late to start taking care of number one. With a few tweaks you can harness your body’s potential at every age to keep you good shape to come. Rea

You’d be surprised how many of us don’t breathe in a healthy way – either holding our breath or shallow breathing – and the negative effects are cumulative, so it’s worth paying attention to it now. Place coloured sticky dots around your house as a r

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Researchers have likened brunch to the equivalent of jet-lag, saying the digression from a regular eating schedule can be as disruptive as the body confusion of changing from one time zone to another. In particular, our Sunday brunch could be linked

Early heart disease usually has no symptoms and you may not be aware that you are at risk. So see your doctor regularly to ensure your heart is healthy and to assess your risk. Blood test results will identify whether you have high (more than 15 perc

Could you suggest some recipes using Greek-style yoghurt? »A Try the following: Mix the yoghurt with a squeeze of lime juice and use instead » of sour cream on burritos, nachos and tacos Combine with Dijon mustard and use in sandwiches, » salads, g

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Dietitian Bronwen Greenfield says: » This is when your metabolism starts to decline, so focusing on portion control, increased protein, and high-fibre and low-GI foods can make it easier to prevent any unwanted weight gain. » Eating a wide variety o

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Your 30s is a good time to start monitoring blood pressure, cholesterol and blood sugar numbers to identify the need to take action to improve your heart health. High blood pressure and/or high cholesterol often have no symptoms, so you may not reali

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Bronwen Greenfield says: » Menopause is a time of rapid bone loss, so calcium needs to be increased around this age bracket. Food sources of calcium include dairy foods like milk, yoghurt and cheese as well as plant-based sources like nuts, seeds, ta