Monthly Archives: January 2012

Playing sport may improve your health.

Lifestyle choices may impact long-term mental health

Alzheimer's is a serious concern for anyone over the age of 60 and as our population ages, it seems that more and more people are struggling to come to terms with what is ultimately a degenerative disease. But new research …

READ ON Published 31/01/2012 2.52pm

Weight loss programs may promote GI foods.

Study: GI diet may reduce risk of breast cancer

Researchers from the University of Sydney have found that a low GI diet may reduce the risk of breast cancer. In a review of ten different studies on the impact an eating plan has on the development of cancer in …

READ ON Published 31/01/2012 2.50pm

Men encouraged to take a closer look at what they eat.

Prevention at centre of new study on prostate health

Researchers in the US are looking into the different food and dietary supplements men can take in order to improve their overall prostate health. Leading the study is assistant professor of human nutrition at the Kansas State University Brian Lindshield …

READ ON Published 30/01/2012 4.28pm

Dieters turn to low-calorie eating plan.

Low calorie intake may be the secret to a successful diet

Researchers from the US have found that it is not so much what people eat, but rather how many calories they consume that has the biggest impact on weight gain. The peer-review study, which was published in the American Journal …

READ ON Published 30/01/2012 4.27pm

Eating well may improve prostate health

Men exercise regularly, but fail to recognise importance of diet on body

Exercise is an important part of overall health and wellbeing, but taking care of your body requires more than just pumping iron. "Physical activity and a healthy lifestyle is a major contributor to reducing a range of illnesses and conditions, …

READ ON Published 30/01/2012 2.19pm

Health experts encourage Victorians to eat healthy food.

Victorians told to improve eating habits, report shows obesity is on the rise

Melburnians may have been busy watching theAustralian Open this past fortnight, but health officials are concerned about what families – rather than tennis professionals – are serving this summer. The Victorian Population Health Study, which was released yesterday (January 29), …

READ ON Published 30/01/2012 2.17pm

Star's dramatic weight loss.

James Corden loses weight for life-changing role

James Corden got his big break as the plus-sized actor on UK hit television programs Gavin & Stacey and Fat Friends, but now it seems that the small-screen star is slimming down in order to further his career and wow …

READ ON Published 27/01/2012 4.51pm

Weight loss on the agenda for Australians.

Obesity a serious health concern in disadvantaged areas

Australia is ranked as one of the heaviest nations on the planet, with more than 17 million people thought to be overweight or obese.   And while reality television weight loss programs continue to grow in popularity, it seems that some …

READ ON Published 27/01/2012 3.11pm

Narcissism may impact on stress levels.

Research: men’s egos may be damaging their health

Men's health covers a range of issues including prostate care, diabetes, obesity and cholesterol, but a new study has found that how people think may also have a negative impact on their body's ability to function. Men with an elevated …

READ ON Published 25/01/2012 4.35pm

Lose weight with an exercise diet.

Kelly Osborne drops 23 kg, reveals weight loss secrets

Kelly Osborne has lost 23 kilos in almost as many months after changing her eating habits and taking on board the advice of her Dancing With The Stars training partner. The 27-year-old first revealed her latest look in the December …

READ ON Published 25/01/2012 4.32pm