How Media Affects Our Health Perception
The media is undoubtedly an influential tool. From fashion to politics, the media plays a huge…
Obesity
Are Junk Food Specials An Issue In Supermarkets?
New research from Deakin University has shown that Australian supermarkets are putting junk food on special…
Are Chemicals in Our Daily Life Making Us Sick?
We’ve seen a rise in rates of cancer, obesity and type 2 diabetes in humans. Could…
Western Sydney’s Obesity Plan
Western Sydney’s Heavy Issue is the title of a report by the Western Sydney Leadership Dialogue,…
Sticking To Your Weight Loss Goals!
Sticking to a diet and exercise routine is a huge struggle that many people can relate…
Alcohol a Big Reason for Obesity, Report Finds
None of us think too much about the calories in our glass of wine or pint…
Obesity – Is increasing the tax on alcohol our most cost-effecti...
Despite years of trying to get on top of Australia's obesity problem, a new study…
Keeping Our Chubby Cats Trim, Taught and Terrific
Fat cats - they’re everywhere! Who would have thought that the Cat Owners of Sydney were…
New Guidelines for Pregnancy
Updated pregnancy care guidelines were published yesterday in the Medical Journal of Australia. The guidelines are…
Child Obesity and How to Combat It
World Obesity Day on October 11th promotes practical solutions to end the global obesity crisis. A review…
Rising health problems among adolescents
Did you know that self-harm, obesity and mental ill-health are on the rise amongst Australian adolescents? A…
Why is belly fat so dangerous?
We all know excess fat is no good for you. It puts you at risk of…