Getting Fit as a Family Builds More than Muscles

Enjoying fitness activities together as a family does more than reduce fat and build muscle. New research shows it builds strong family bonds too.

Muscle Mass Helps Control Blood Sugar and Prevent T2 Diabetes

Building muscle mass through regular exercise can help prevent insulin resistance, a major precursor of Type 2 diabetes in people who are moderately overweight

Regular Exercise Gives Frail Elderly More Independence

Moderate intensity weight bearing exercise practiced just once a week allows very elderly people to avoid falls and injuries and maintain some independence

Exercise Benefits for Brains as well as Bodies

Regular strength training and aerobic exercise have been shown to maintain and even improve people’s cognitive powers and brain health

Impulsive People More Likely to Be Obese than Conscientious Ones

People who are impulsive are more likely to gain weight and have trouble keeping it off than more conscientious people who stick to rules and routines

Swiss Chard - Phytonutrient Power for Diabetic and Bone Health

The dark-green leaves of Swiss chard are a powerhouse of phytonutrients, calcium and protein, fighting diabetes and cancer, and building strong bones.

Visualize Your Healthy Eating Action to Make it Succeed

Want to eat more fruit and veg? Planning to and then visualizing yourself eating that apple or celery stick is more effective than just thinking about it.

Australian Bull Ants First to Show Evolution of Night Vision

Australian nocturnal ants have evolved structures in their eyes to adjust to low levels of light, becoming the first ant genus shown to have night vision

Australian Saltwater Crocodiles Surf to Their Desination

Using the power of the waves helps the world’s largest living reptile, Crocodylus porosus, to travel hundreds of kilometres across open sea between islands

Apples Fight Heart Disease, Type 2 Diabetes and Lung Cancer

Can apple a day really keep the doctor away? Studies show eating apples is linked to reduced risk of heart disease, T2 diabetes, lung cancer and asthma

Don’t Overlook Cauliflower’s Cancer Fighting Properties

Did you realise that cauliflower can fight various types of cancers, improve cardiovascular health and detox the body? The secret is in the cooking

Nutritious Eggs Don’t Raise Cholestrol Levels

Eggs are no longer nutritional bad guys to be avoided. Recent research shows eggs supply valuable nutrients, and recommends eating six or more eggs a week

Ten Minues of Exercise - Can it Be as Beneficial as an Hour?

Metabolic profiling suggests you could gain the health benefits of one hour’s exercise from just 10 minutes. And the fitter you get, the more you benefit

Enjoy the Mediterranean Diet for a Healthy Brain

Meals rich in vegetables, fruit, fish, olive oil and legumes, and low in meat and saturated fats help older brains retain cognitive powers, a study shows

Heart-healthy Lifestyle Good for the Brain, too

Researchers say a cardio-protective lifestyle of healthy eating and exercise can also protect the brain against the effects of aging and possibly dementia

Shiitake Mushrooms Prove Good for Heart and Immune System

Antioxidant-rich shiitake mushrooms contain several compounds that boost the immune system to fight viruses and cancers, and others that lower cholesterol

Lean Muscle Strength Important for Healthy Bodies

Building muscle strength is vital, as healthy muscles move joints smoothly and support the skeleton. Weight loss without muscle building reduces fitness

Dark Chocolate Could Protect against Damage From Stroke

Research from Johns Hopkins shows dark chocolate could protect the brain from stroke damage. Epicatechin in chocolate uses neural pathways to shield cells

Walking in the Park Contributes to Happiness

“Green exercise” - enjoying physical activities in a park or other natural surroundings - lifts people’s mood, reduces stress and improves their self-esteem

Omega-3 Fatty Acids May Slow Aging Process

Eating foods containing omega-3 fatty acids not only helps protect against cancer, diabetes and heart disease, it might also slow down the aging process

Dogs Help Children Have Fun while Learning to Read

Specially trained Assistance Dogs help children who have difficulty learning to read to enjoy time with books and improve their literacy skills

Gene Causes Canine Compulsive Disorder in Susceptible Dog Breeds

New genetic test will allow owners and breeders to identify dogs at risk of developing the distressing canine compulsive disorder (CCD)

Dogs help recovery after surgery, trauna

Adults who patted, cuddled or played with dogs after joint replacement surgery required less pain medication and recovered faster than those who didn’t

Tea - the Cuppa That’s Brimful of Health

Did you know that the world’s most popular drink – the humble cup of tea – is full of healthy benefits for people of all ages? Think about tea’s great features next time you make a cuppa.

www.bukisa.com, Mar 8, 2010 - Sue Cartledge

Getting the Facts on Type 2 Diabetes

More people are at risk from developing Type 2 diabetes as they get older and more overweight. Understanding the risk factors and the actions you can take, can help reduce your risk from one of the leading causes of death in all western countries.

www.bukisa.com, Mar 3, 2010 - Sue Cartledge

Colourful mimics avoid predators and snatch food

The bicolour fangblenny pretends to be a similar looking poisonous reef fish to avoid being eaten by predators as it gets itself a quick bite of other fish

www.Suite101.com, Mar 2, 2010 - Sue Cartledge

Teaching wildlife to cope with cane toads

Australian wildlife are learning new ways to deal with venomous cane toads. Some predators are encouraged to eat them, others warned off the potentially fatal meal.

www.Suite101.com, Feb 25, 2010 - Sue Cartledge

Tips to Avoid Seasonal Allergies

Itchy eyes, runny nose, rashes? Hay fever? It must be Spring! Follow an allergist’s hints to minimise seasonal suffering.

www.bukisa.com, Feb 23, 2010 - Sue Cartledge

12 Tips for Living Greener

Made a resolution to live more sustainably and be kinder to the environment, but not sure how to set priorities? A sustainability expert has some simple answers

www.bukisa.com, Feb 18, 2010 - Sue Cartledge

Peanuts - a Surpisingly Healthy Snack

Despite their poor reputation as a high-fat snack, peanuts are actually packed with health-giving compounds that could prevent cardiovascular problems and T2 diabetes

www.Suite101.com, Feb 18, 2010 - Sue Cartledge

Spring Clean Your Diet

Why not ‘spring clean’ your diet? With the change of season, many of us get into a ‘spring cleaning’ mood. We clean the house, clean the garage, get rid of the junk, throw the winter clothes into the wash and put on fresh, lighter clothes. It feels so good! Spring eating can feel good too.

www.bukisa.com, Feb 17, 2010

Arthritis - Use it or Lose it is the Message

Don’t let arthritic pain put you off exercise, as lack of mobility leads to further pain and degeneration of the joint. Instead, enjoy regular gentle exercise.

www.Suite101.com, Feb 16, 2010 - Sue Cartledge

Hints n Keeping Women’s Hearts Healthy

Women over 35 are at risk of heart disease, but many don’t know the warning symptoms, or how to look after their heart health. Two women cardiologists give hints and tips

www.Suite101.com, Feb 12, 2010 - Sue Cartledge

Everyday Habits for Healthier Hearts

February is American Heart Month, but it’s a good time for people everywhere to focus on maximising their heart health. Developing these cardioprotective habits will help

www.Suite101.com, Jan 31, 2010 - Sue Cartledge

Six Steps to a Healthier You

Many people have made New Year’s resolutions to lose weight and get fit. Even though New Year is over, any time is a good time to take these six easy steps to better health.

www.bukisa.com, Jan 20, 2010 - Sue Cartledge

Music Eases Physical and Emotional Pain

Music therapy is an unexpected tool used in hospices, intensive care and rehab units to ease patients’ physical and emotional and give them hope and peace.

www.Suite101.com, Jan 20, 2010 - Sue Cartledge

Relaxing with Yoga reduces Stress Chemicals

Regular relaxation via yoga exercises can help lower the levels of blood chemicals from stress and aging responsible for heart disease, stroke and T2 diabetes

www.Suite101.com, Jan 18, 2010 - Sue Cartledge

Diet and Exercise Can Reduce T2 Diabetes Risk

Eating healthy food and taking regular exercise are more effective than drugs for overweight people at risk of diabetes, a 10-year study shows.

www.Suite101.com, Jan 15, 2010 - Sue Cartledge

Eat Well Cheaply and Improve Your Health

Tough economic times mean everyone is looking for ways to save money. Nutritionists say it’s possible to save money feeding the family and still provide healthy meals

www.Suite101.com, Jan 6, 2010 - Sue Cartledge

Don’t Put On Weight Over Christmas

Many people gain weight over the holidays - so much delicious food, so much pressure to overeat. Here are ten tips to help take control and keep off the pounds.

www.suite101.com Dec 9, 2009 - Sue Cartledge

This Holiday, Have a Green Christmas

If you haven’t put up your Christmas tree yet, think about a real, grown in the ground, trunk and needles one, and help the environment with your festive decorations

www.suite101.com Dec 9, 2009 - Sue Cartledge

Is the Atkins Diet Making You Sad?

The Atkins Diet is one of the most popular weight loss diets in the world. A new study shows that compared to a low-fat, high carb diet, the Atkins’ makes people unhappy.

www.suite101.com Dec 7, 2009 - Sue Cartledge

Do Dogs Know When They are being Deceived?

Since dogs can think like two-year old children, Canadian researchers decided to see how well they could read human behaviour. Is it possible to deceive your pet dog?

www.suite101.com Nov 30, 2009 - Sue Cartledge

Will Your Pet Catch the Flu from You?

Family pets are at risk of catching the swine flu infection from adults and children, especially if the animal is allowed on the bed with the patient, veterinarians warn.

www.suite101.com Nov 30, 2009 - Sue Cartledge

Tai Chi Can Help Control Depression and Obesity

Regular Tai Chi exercise sessions can assist depressed obese people in losing weight and feeling happier, an Australian pilot study shows

www.suite101.com Nov 26, 2009 - Sue Cartledge

Can Eating Chocolate Relieve Emotional Stress?

Chocoholics have long believed that eating chocolate - especially dark chocolate - can relieve stress. Now a small study from Switzerland confirms that belief.

www.suite101.com Nov 25, 2009 - Sue Cartledge

Don’t Let Food Poisoning Spoil Your Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving: good food, family, friends and fun. It shouldn’t include food poisoning! These food safety tips will ensure your Thanksgiving meal is safe and tasty

www.suite101.com Nov 25, 2009 - Sue Cartledge

Nuts Are a Healthy Thanksgiving Snack

With lots of tasty nuts on the table at Thanksgiving and Christmas, it’s good to know that they are recommended as part of a healthy diet - in moderation, of course!

www.suite101.com Nov 23, 2009 - Sue Cartledge

Reduce Type 2 Diabetes with Lifestyle Changes

Simple interventions such as weight control and supervised exercise for obese people over 50 reduced their risk of T2 diabetes by 58%, according to a new study.

www.suite101.com Nov 19, 2009 - Sue Cartledge

Fiddler Crabs Exchange Sex for Protection

Male Fiddler Crabs will quite happily protect a female neighbour, but do so partly in exchange for sex, according to a new study from The Australian National University

www.suite101.com Nov 9, 2009 - Sue Cartledge

How to Grow Organic Food at Home

Organic fruit and vegetables are better for your health, and the environment, than ones grown with petrochemical fertilisers and pesticides. Unfortunately they are very expensive to buy. If you have the space and enthusiasm, you can grow vegetables and fruit organically in your own garden

www.CompareQuotes.net.au, Nov 6, 2009 - Sue Cartledge

Gardening the Water-Efficient Way

In Australia’s hot and dry climate, a climate which seems to get drier each year, it makes sense to develop a water-efficient garden.

www.CompareQuotes.net.au, Nov 6, 2009 - Sue Cartledge

Think Positively to Defeat Panic Attacks

Panic and anxiety can cripple your life. By using your mind to think clearly about what’s happening, and change some negative attitudes. you can think positively to take control and defeat panic.

www.bukisa.com, Nov 5, 2009 - Sue Cartledge

Creating a Formal Garden

A formal garden is an exercise in order, structure and tranquillity. It doesn’t suit every house style, but a large Victorian or Italianate house will be complemented by a well-designed formal garden.

www.CompareQuotes.net.au, Nov 5, 2009 - Sue Cartledge

How to Make a Cottage Garden at Home

Old-fashioned and charming, cottage gardens never go out of style and suit almost every style of house.

www.CompareQuotes.net.au, Nov 5, 2009 - Sue Cartledge

Growing Native Plants in Your Home Garden

Australian native plants are becoming increasingly popular in gardens, especially in the drought prone areas of the country.

www.CompareQuotes.net.au, Nov 4, 2009 - Sue Cartledge

How to Garedn the No-Dig Way

The most obvious benefit of no-dig gardening is it removes the back-breaking work of digging up the soil. Another is that you can create a productive garden even in areas of very poor, sandy or rocky soil.

www.CompareQuotes.net.au, Nov 4, 2009- Sue Cartledge

Shark Mothers Provide for Their Pups

Female sharks are considered hard-hearted mothers, leaving new-born pups to fend for themselves. New research shows they provide pups with ‘food packs’ while in the womb

www.suite101.com Nov 2, 2009 - Sue Cartledge

Garlic - Nature’s Health Tonic

Garlic is credited with a range of health benefits: lowering cholesterol and blood pressure, protecting the cardiovascular system, fighting infection and possibly preventing cancer. The trick to enjoying garlic’s contributions to health is to eat the real thing, not supplements

www.bukisa.com, Nov 1, 2009 - Sue Cartledge

Boost Your Health with Fruit and Veg

Eating the recommended servings of fruit and vegetables each day is guaranteed to improve anyone’s health. The fibre, vitamins, minerals and other elements – bioflavonoids, polyphenols and other antioxidants, all play an important part in keeping our immune systems strong and our bodies functioning efficiently.

www.bukisa.com, Nov 1, 2009

850 New Species of Invertebrates Discovered

Thousands of previously unknown invertebrate creatures have been found in tiny caves and underground water sources in the arid areas of Western and South Australia

www.suite101.com Oct 28, 2009 - Sue Cartledge

Healthy Neighborhoods May Deter Type 2 Diabetes

People who are able to exercise by walking or cycling in their neighborhood may be less likely to develop Type 2 diabetes than people who must drive, a new study shows.

www.suite101.com Oct 27, 2009 - Sue Cartledge

Almonds Help Maintain a Healthy Weight

Almonds can be a useful weight control food with the benefits of protein, fibre, calcium and monounsaturated fat. They can also control cholesterol and blood sugar levels

www.suite101.com Oct 25, 2009 - Sue Cartledge

Resilient Floorcoverings

Vinyl, linoleum and cork are known as resilient floorcoverings, as they are soft and flexible, and give a cushioned effect underfoot. They are suitable for most rooms, as long as they are given a non-slip finish for areas that might get wet and slippery.

www.CompareQuotes.net.au, Oct 23, 2009 - Sue Cartledge

Choosing Flooring for the Office

When choosing flooring for your office, consider what use each area has, and whether you need a hard, resilient or soft surface underfoot.

www.CompareQuotes.net.au, Oct 23, 2009- Sue Cartledge

Choosing Flooring for the Home

When choosing flooring for your home consider what use each room has, and whether you need a hard, resilient or soft surface underfoot.

www.CompareQuotes.net.au, Oct 23, 2009

Elderly Brains Benefit from Internet Lessons

Teaching elderly people how to do Internet searches stimulates their cognitive functions, resulting in better memory and decision-making abilities.

www.suite101.com Oct 21, 2009 - Sue Cartledge

Storing Art Works and Valuables

If you’re a collector of art – paintings, sculpture, glass – there’ll probably come a time when you have to put some of these treasures into storage.

www.CompareQuotes.net, Oct 6,2009 - Sue Cartledge

Storing Musical Instruments

Whether pianos, woodwinds, brass, percussion or strings, storing instruments must be done the right way to preserve them well.

www.CompareQuotes.net.au, Oct 2, 2009 - Sue Cartledge