Monthly Archives: September 2011

Actor goes on weight loss program.

Jonah Hill’s dramatic weight loss

Funnyman Jonah Hill has wowed fans with his recent image overhaul. The star has reportedly dropped 18 kilos and is looking slimmer than ever after enlisting the help of a nutritionist and personal trainer as part of an intense weight …

READ ON Published 30/09/2011 5.17pm

Healthy skin vitamins may help reduce signs of ageing.

Jillian Wright talks about skincare

Jillian Wright, celebrity skin care expert and owner of the Jillian Wright Clinical Skin Spa in New York, has passed on a few of her beauty secrets for people over the age of of 40. Speaking in an exclusive interview …

READ ON Published 29/09/2011 6.01pm

Nutritionists recommend supplements for men.

Supplements ‘support’ men’s health

Supplements can be a safe and effective form of prevention medicine, says Duffy Mackay, vice-president for scientific and regulatory affairs at the Council for Representative Nutrition. Her statement comes in response to new studies on men's health and prostate treatments …

READ ON Published 28/09/2011 6.30pm

Dietary advice needs to be improved.

Weight loss programs ‘must cut through confusion’

It feels like summer is finally on its way – the sun is out past six o'clock and the weather is starting to heat up – and now is the time many people look to kick start that post-winter diet. …

READ ON Published 28/09/2011 6.14pm

NRL promotes healthy food options.

Healthy snacks to help footy fans lose weight

It is grand final season and the major codes are doing their bit to promote healthy living and a balanced diet. In a partnership between Australian Avocados and the National Rugby League (NRL), the benefits of nutritious food are being …

READ ON Published 28/09/2011 3.21pm

Vitamin supplements may lead to healthier skin.

Vitamin supplements ‘help delay’ signs of ageing

When we think about skincare, the first images that come to mind are often anti-ageing creams, moisturisers or lotions that can be applied topically. Yet there is increasing amount of evidence to show that the foods and vitamins we put …

READ ON Published 27/09/2011 6.32pm

Locals go sailing in bid to promote men's health.

Sailors on deck for men’s health

Spending the long weekend by the lake enjoying the sun and clear water sounds too good to be true but this Saturday, an estimated 50-boat regatta will set sail on Lake Macquarie to raise awareness for men's health. The 2011 …

READ ON Published 26/09/2011 6.18pm

Men's health highlight in EU report.

EU unveils report on men’s health

The first comprehensive study into men's health to be commissioned by the European Union (EU) found many diseases affecting men are preventable. Researchers examining public data from more than 34 European countries compared information on men's life expectancy, premature death, …

READ ON Published 23/09/2011 6.18pm

Weight loss programs benefit from good nutrition.

Weight loss programs target nutrition in bid to stay healthy

Asker Jeukendrup, director of the Human Performance lab at the University of Birmingham, has spent a lot of time lecturing the world's best athletes on diet and nutrition. And after years of helping Olympians achieve their personal best, he has …

READ ON Published 23/09/2011 6.15pm

Healthy skin, hair and nails may benefit from vitamins.

Natural hair, skin and nail vitamins may improve beauty routine

Many men and women around the world dream of the day they can wake up with clear skin, shinny hair, healthy nails and a fresh face. While it may not always be possible to step out of the house looking …

READ ON Published 23/09/2011 6.09pm