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The first rays of sunlight should signify a fresh start – at least if we go by the Disney manual to life! – but for many of us, mornings bring about anxiety instead. It’s not all that shocking when you consider the mountain of activities there are to get through, but you might be surprised to learn the root cause of morning anxiety is hormone-based. The bright side? We can do something about it.

From immune system support to cardiovascular health, beta-glucans are emerging as nature's allies in our quest for optimal health. But how can you get a hold of these powerhouse nutrients? Let’s find out. 

So, you probably know that deep-fried fast food and sugary pastries can drive up your ‘bad’ cholesterol levels, but what about the flip side? Turns out there are a number of foods that actually work to boost ‘good’ cholesterol and knock the bad guys down a peg!

Raynaud’s disease affects around 10% of women and 5% of men here in Australia, making it an unexpectedly common condition – yet so few of us understand what it entails. Let’s take a look at some of the major signs you’re dealing with this disease and why it strikes in the first place.

Maintaining a healthy diet is essential for overall wellbeing, and while we all know what to avoid, you might be surprised that some of the healthier options come with a laundry list of dangers. From the new research around heavy metal content in some of the major dark chocolate brands to the pathogenic dangers of raw milk, here are our tips to enjoy your favourite foods safely.  

How many of your organs can you say you've got two of? Yeah, it's a good thing we've got a double on the kidney front, but that doesn't mean they're invincible. Au contraire – these hard-working toxin-fighters need all the help they can get to keep your body in peak condition. Feed them these tasty foods to keep yourself healthy. 

Not even celebrities are exempt from dismissive doctors when it comes to investigating alarming symptoms – former E! host and actress Maria Menounos is just one of the latest forced to self-advocate just to get a diagnosis. Here’s what she wants people to know about pancreatic cancer, from the red flags to navigating the medical system.

Are you a breakfast skipper or overly reliant on that morning coffee to tide you over? These habits could be to blame for your low energy and mood swings come mid-afternoon. Don’t worry – we’ve got you covered with a few easy recipes you can make the night before.  

If you're looking for natural ways to combat constipation, there are some unexpected foods you might not have considered. Before you reach for those ultra-strength tablets that leave you feeling worse than before, we’ve got a few natural alternatives worth trying. 

Iron is a vital mineral that plays a crucial role in maintaining good health, but so many of us aren’t getting enough of the stuff – particularly the veggos among us. Here's why how and when you eat your iron matters, how much you need, and our dos and don'ts for optimal absorption.

When we think of high LDL cholesterol levels, heart disease is the first risk that springs to mind – and for good reason, but what we’ve failed to realise is the devastating effects on the liver. Here’s why researchers are warning about an influx of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease cases.

If your eyes are the window to your soul, your gut is the mirror reflection of your health – and it turns out, your current balance of microbes could indicate which diseases you’re more likely to develop. Let’s find out how, and which microbes are linked with which diseases.