A group of Norwegian adults were tracked for 20 years and given a health behaviour score, with a point allocated for each of the following risky habits: 1.Smoking.2.Having more than three alcoholic drinks per day for men, or more than two drinks a day for women.3 Less than two hours of physical activity a week. 4 Eating fruit and vegetables ...

Women over the age of 35 have always agonized about the aging process. But over the past few months, a growing number of everyday women have discovered a new way of winding back the clock which has long been a hit with Hollywood celebrities. And the good news is that it doesn't require going under the knife, pills, needles or ...

What is AURA-SOMA? Often described as a tool of consciousness, Aura- Soma is a non-intrusive, self-selective colour care system that aims to make us more aware of who we are, our gifts and calling, challenges we may face and the opportunities for growth within them.At the heart of Aura- Soma are the Equilibrium bottles, a range of dualcoloured combinations of ...

This will be the first season for Isola, my new swimwear range. The range is really for women in their 30s and 40s and it's not just one kind of style. I've tried to make the styles as adjustable as possible and the whole range is separates because not everyone is the same size on the top and bottom. I'm ...

BODY QUIRK #1GOOSE PIMPLESWhether you're cold, scared or nervous, those little bumps that appear mainly on your arms and legs actually have a scientific name - piloerection. "Goose pimples are when the tiny muscle at the base of a body hair contracts, which appears as a bump on your skin," explains physiotherapist Elizabeth Sharp. "It's the body's response to cold ...

The brain is "a lazy piece of meat" and it'll take the easiest path it can - so if you want to maximise your potential, it's up to you to work it, says neuroscientist Professor Gregory Berns,The problem with shortcutsAccording to Berns, the brain runs on about 40 watts of power - the same as a dim light bulb. With ...

The tips1 Take the all-or-nothing approachHow many times have you eagerly started a fitness regimen on a Monday, only to give up by Friday? Ditch those half-hearted attempts, says Gauci. "Dicko went cold turkey - he quit drinking, changed his nutritional habits, started exercising. And that approach is really when you get the best results."2 Micromanage your environmentNot planning is ...

Blueberries? Check. Red wine? Definitely. Dark chocolate? Naturally. While some antioxidant-rich foods (let's call them antioxidant A-listers) have become pin-ups for the antioxidant cause, there are still many disease-fighting powerhouses of the dietary world squirrelled away in some of the unexpected inhabitants of your pantry or fridge.According to Sharon Natoli, dietitian from Food & Nutrition Australia, the fact antioxidants are ...

TomatoesAn all-round magic meal starter, tinned tomatoes c be used as a base for curri pasta and casseroles, or even spread on pita bread make pizzas. Add a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil to enhance the lycopene antioxidant absorption. Check out the range of flavoured varieties, such as Indian-style chopped tomatoes, which have added herbs and spices.Best for: Pasta ...

Now that airlines such as Emirates and Etihad fly direct from Australia to the Middle East, we're even closer to an enthralling repertoire of new experiences. A treasure trove of activities - lavish Bedouin feasts, felucca trips along the Nile and shopping in ancient souks - are just a flight away.None of the countries on these pages require foreign women ...

RECUMBENT ADVANTAGES1. Back rests and larger seats make them more comfortable.2.Better for those with balance issues, hip, knee or back pain.3. Better for those who are less fit or with cardiovascular problems. It's believed the raised-leg position helps the blood return to the heart and increases the volume of blood pumped with each heartbeat.4. Some researchers claim that leg and ...

6:30am Use sex as a stress bufferFor many of us, frantic mornings mean sex is relegated to the evenings, if at all. "Evenings are actually the worst time for sex because by that stage we've spent all our energy on the day," says Dr Sharon Moalem, author of How Sex Works (HarperCollins, $26.99). Moving sex to the AM won't just ...

Men are notoriously bad at looking after themselves - some would happily live on cereal straight out of the packet, and it can be a trial getting them to visit the doctor. So how do they stay in shape? Often they have a smart woman offering guidance, as with these couples.Krissy & TimFull-time mum Krissy, 37, approaches wellbeing like a ...

Dr Helen Zorbas Breast and ovarian cancer expertChief executive of the National Breast and Ovarian Cancer Centre and staff specialist at Sydney's Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, Dr Zorbas believes a balanced approach to health and body awareness are key to reducing the risk.What's your take on the controversy around mammography? The debate is mainly around mammograms finding cancers that may ...

Kids today grow up with fewer siblings and with increasingly paranoid parents who ensure they are managed, measured and monitored to the nth degree. They are also growing up in a more prosperous world, with more shared between fewer siblings.Michael Grose, parenting expert and author of Thriving: Raising exceptional kids with confidence, character and resilience (Bantam, $29.95), says kids are ...

Between the ski trips, stylish seasonal fashions, mugs of hot chocolate and cosy nights in front of the fire, there's no question that winter has its good points. But there are some pretty obvious downsides too, especially when it comes to your health. Cold and flu bugs run riot, energy levels I decline, and it becomes harder to stay motivated. ...

WHAT'S A CLIMBING GYM?A climbing gym is a massive space with special climbing walls made out of wood, concrete and sand. These are covered in holes into which are bolted the specially designed rocks. Climbers use these rocks to stand on and grab hold of so that they can climb the wall.The rocks come in different shapes, sizes and colours ...

When they're not in shape, these muscles are known as 'love handles', but the correct terms are external and internal obliques. These are the muscles situated on the sides of the waist. The obliques are mainly responsible for allowing us to twist and rotate as well as bend over to the side. When it comes to working out the stomach ...

Does it seem as though you often fall into the same old health traps? You're not alone. Naturopaths say there are common problems we all suffer from. Here, they reveal the wisdoms they wish everyone knew - facts that if we were all aware of would put them out of business!Colds and flu can be preventedMost of us dread winter ...

Q My sister is 30 and has arthritis. What can she do to help alleviate the pain and what can she expect in terms of staying healthy in the future?A Arthritis is more a condition than a diagnosis. There are numerous causes, which need to be determined before an appropriate long-term management plan can be introduced. In a younger person ...

Gone are the days when salt was salt - or at least when you knew it would be white. Now there's much more to choose from than regular table salt, from black to pink varieties, some from Hawaii, and even ones with fancy French names. But what makes one salt different from another? Here we reveal the benefits of each ...

Naturopaths - and our bodies would like it if we all ate a couple of bowls of fresh, leafy green vegetables every day, but for most of us this is a rare occurrence. This is where green supplements come in - they can be a great way to top up your intake of certain vitamins and minerals if your diet ...

In a confined space, each of you should try to tag the other by touching them on the trunk between the shoulders and hips. If you get tagged, you have to do three sit-ups, burpees, squat thrusts or press-ups before jumping to your feet and starting again. First one to score 10 tags wins. All that dodging and weaving provides ...

Setting up your home to support weight loss can give your diet even more staying power than resolving to eat better, say US researchers. They found people who made simple 'environmental' changes, such as using smaller plates and putting treats out of reach, stuck to their diets for longer than those who focused mainly on healthy food choices and eating ...

IntroductionCan't get to sleep? Not sleeping soundly or waking several times in the night? Waking up feeling far from refreshed? You're not the only one. It has been estimated that about a third of the population has difficulty getting a good night's sleep. And not getting the rest you need can make your life difficult.If you've ever wondered whether there ...