So, the sugar tax idea has come up in Australia again (read about it here). Britain will start taxing sugary drinks from 2018. Mexico introduced a similar tax...
Category - Nutrition
Australia could save $3.4 billion in healthcare costs by introducing a package of taxes on sugar, salt and saturated fat, and sugary drinks, while subsidising...
There’s a multi-billion-dollar industry devoted to products that fight signs of ageing, but moisturisers only go skin deep. Ageing occurs deeper –...
A compound found in green tea could have lifesaving potential for patients with a form of blood cancer, say US scientists.
What is cholesterol? First thing’s first, cholesterol is a modified steroid, fatty molecule that is predominantly produced in the liver. There are two main...
“Bloating”, the feeling of a full and swollen belly, is one of the most common complaints we hear about in medical practice from patients, with 10 to 30% of...
A steamy mug of coffee in the morning is a perfectly acceptable practice and delivers caffeine in moderation that most people can easily process. With the...
Matcha green tea powder is rising in popularity among older Australians for it’s incredible health benefits.
During the course of our daily tasks we can experience aching muscles and pains whether it be from existing conditions such as arthritis or from straining...
Ageing is a natural physiological process and with this process comes a wealth of wisdom acquired through life’s experiences writes Dr Irene Prantalos, an...