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    Winter is over, the sun is making an appearance and it's almost swimsuit weather. If you're looking to boost your weight loss efforts and get your summer body back, here are some real deal, scientifically-backed quick tips to help you slim down and shape up:   Choose to...

The B vitamins are the most important group of vitamins essential for energy production, immune system function and the manufacture of hormones and neurotransmitters. Each has very specific roles within the body and they are best taken as a complex – unless there...

Free radicals are molecules that freely attack other molecules and cause radical alteration to the stability and function of cells. Understanding these chemical interactions can shed light on how pollutants, pesticides and drugs can be detrimental to health. Don't worry – we'll keep it simple: Quick Chemistry Refresher Atoms have...

They carry us through life from our very first steps and we wonder, why when we are older, our feet hurt - have we taken as good care of them as they have of us? The ankle (tarsus) consists of 7 tarsal bones which...

Sinusitis is usually caused by a viral or bacterial infection and to some extent is a normal part of common cold and influenza-like illnesses. Non-infectious causes can play a part too and include allergy, deviated septum, tumour, polyps, trauma and foreign body. Symptoms include a runny nose, nasal...

Coeliac disease is an autoimmune disease where the body has an abnormal reaction to the protein gluten which is found in wheat, rye and barley. It affects the small intestine, causing inflammation, damage and malabsorption. Coeliac disease is one of the most common chronic diseases that is often underdiagnosed—approximately 1...

It is well established that athletes need good nutrition, a balanced diet and sufficient hydration to enhance athletic performance. In addition to a healthy diet, many athletes frequently consume sport foods, defined by the Australian Institute of Sport as “specialised products used to provide a practical source of nutrients when...

  Probiotics are types of bacteria and yeasts that are beneficial for human health. These types of microorganisms concentrate in the digestive system but they also exist on the skin, in the reproductive system, and even in the joints, lungs, nasal cavity, eyes and ears! The body is an ecosystem...

  Most people think of vitamin C when thinking of the common cold but there is a lot more to vitamin C than just supporting our immune system What is vitamin C? Vitamin C is also known as ascorbic, acid and in its synthetic form, L-ascorbic acid. It is a...

  Polyps are soft, benign growths that resemble teardrops or grapes on the end of a stalk. They commonly occur in the back of the nose, near the opening to the sinuses either individually or in groups. They are often painless but can interfere with breathing and may lead to...