Myth buster: Is canola oil engine lubricant and butter an artery cleaner?
Canola oil has copped criticism as a ‘toxic industrial oil used in engines’,...
Insulin and type 1 diabetes
KEY POINTS
All people with Type 1 diabetes must take insulin medication.
Insulin...
Ask the experts: The best cholesterol-lowering foods
Question: "I'm in my early 30s and recently diagnosed with very high cholesterol....
Ask the experts: Managing high blood pressure in your 70s
Question: "I’m in my 70s and have had generally good health, but recently...
Vegan cheese: what you should know
For many people who go vegan, one of the hardest things to give...
Eat to beat high cholesterol
Surprised to hear about 52-year-old Australian cricketing icon Shane Warne, a seemingly fit...
The surprising health benefits of oats
We all know oats are a healthy option that are full of fibre...
Rice: The perfect partner for family meals
In association with SunRice
Rice is far from boring - not only is it...
3 ways to lower cholesterol naturally
If you have high cholesterol, you'll know that your risk of heart disease...
Eating walnuts daily lowers ‘bad’ cholesterol
Eating walnuts daily may help lower ‘bad’ cholesterol, according to a recent study.
Walnut...
12 steps to a healthier heart
Heart disease accounts for around a third of deaths each year, but there...
7 of the best cholesterol-lowering foods
If you’ve been told your cholesterol is too high, you might be wondering...
What your health numbers mean
Getting your medical test results can be overwhelming if you don’t know how...
Kiwi obesity stubbornly high
Adult obesity rates have increased from 27 per cent of the population to...
Smart swaps: Saturated fat
Saturated fats are mainly found in animal products, but can also be found...
