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Natural Chemicals In Vegetables Cut Risk Of Insulin Resistance

New research: Natural chemicals in vegetables cut risk of insulin resistance  In the first study of its kind, research has uncovered another string to the ‘health bow’ of vegetables, showing carotenoids, the natural plant chemicals in vegies, may halve the risk of insulin resistance in adults, a major risk factor for some of the country’s […]

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Best Yoga Retreats For Discovery And Adventure

For those ready to make the stretch beyond their local yoga studio, Health and Fitness Travel, the leading experts in tailor-made wellness holidays worldwide, invite wanderlusting yogis to reconnect with both themselves and the world with 14 of the best yoga retreats for discovery and adventure. With hand-selected retreats from the serene mountaintops of the Himalayas

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Liver Detox Myths

The word liver detox can conjure up for many feelings of dread despite the definite health benefits of cleaning up your lifestyle in order to improve your liver health. So when preparing for a detox we need to remove any mental barriers. I think of these as supposed truths about what we have to do

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Is Obesity Really The Problem Society Thinks It Is?

Rosemary Marchese asks: “Is obesity really the problem society thinks it is? “It’s a commonly held misunderstanding that fat people are unfit and unhealthy. We should reflect on the fact that being thin can also lead to sick, unhealthy bodies,” comments Rosemary. “Society should be asking ‘if fat is so bad, why aren’t all fat people

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Fitness First Asks Australian’s To Look Beyond The Physical

Unconventional social experiment launches to show how exercise can change a life, not just a body. Despite the best intentions to improve our health, one in four Aussies simply throw in the towel and abandon their exercise regime after as little as two weeks. New research from Fitness First has revealed it’s not just the

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Why Artificial Sweeteners Can Increase Appetite

Studies in both animals and humans have suggested that consuming artificial sweeteners can make you feel hungry and actually eat more. A comprehensive new study co-led by the University of Sydney has revealed for the first time why this response occurs. Published today in the prestigious journal Cell Metabolism, the results shed light on the effects of

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Research Finds Spending 30 Minutes A Week In Parks Can Boost Health

A study led by the University of Queensland and ARC Centre of Excellence for Environmental Decisions has found those who spent 30 minutes or more in parks are less likely to have high blood pressure or mental health issues. Commenting on the findings, University of Queensland  lead researcher Dr Danielle Shanahan explained “if everyone visited

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New Research Shows Prevention Lacking For Chronic Disease

Australia’s Health Tracker released by the Australian Health Policy Collaboration (AHPC), shows one in two Australians have a chronic disease yet the Government only invests 1.5% into prevention for chronic diseases says Public Health Association of Australia (PHAA) CEO Michael Moore. This new tool from AHPC at Victoria University, shows almost one third of chronic disease

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Three Ways To Balance Your Hormones Naturally

Article updated August, 2023. Hormones are chemicals secreted by glands that relay signals from cell to cell, and they play a vital role in triggering how your body is feeling and functioning. Hormones affect different organs and are responsible for causing physical symptoms and altering your mood, metabolism, reproduction, energy levels, and physical appearance. The

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