3 reasons you feel hungrier and crave comfort foods when the weather turns cold
As we move through Autumn, parts of Australia are starting to see cooler weather.
For some of us, that can mean increasing feelings of hunger...
Drinking black tea may help prevent high blood pressure
A recent study conducted by researchers at The University of Western Australia has shown that drinking a cup of black tea three times a...
New Mediterranean keto diet may benefit people at risk for Alzheimer’s disease
Researchers at Wake Forest University School of Medicine have found that following a Mediterranean-based ketogenic diet may decrease the risk of Alzheimer's disease.
The study...
You should limit added sugar to six teaspoons a day to improve health
A new study from experts in China and the US has shown that eating too much sugar is not good for your health.
Eating too...
What’s up with carrots? Let’s root out the truth
If you think of carrots as stodgy old tubers, something more fit for rabbits than healthy humans, you're in for a bunch of surprises.
Carrots...
Matcha tea: what the current evidence says about its health benefits
Although matcha tea has been around for centuries, it’s recently increased in popularity.
Higher lithium in drinking water may increase autism risk
Scientists at UCLA Health have conducted a new study linking lithium in drinking water with a higher risk of autism spectrum disorder in the...
Cocoa could help reduce blood pressure and artery stiffness
A recent study from the University of Surrey suggests that cocoa can only help reduce blood pressure and arterial stiffness when they are already...
Top food myths you need to know
Don't eat after 8 p.m. Wait—don't eat before noon? Have a glass of red wine; it's good for your heart! Actually, no amount of...
Digging into vitamin d – all about the “sunshine” vitamin
Getting enough vitamins and minerals is important for your health, and there’s a long list of essential ones. Vitamin D is one you may...