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Gardening is a cherished pastime for many an Aussie, offering fresh air, free produce and a connection to nature. But scientists have revealed a hidden danger lurking in our homegrown fruit and veg – lead. Here’s how to reduce your exposure.

From sweet treats to sugary beverages, it's all too easy to indulge in the sweet white stuff, but what you might not realise is that sugar can sabotage your gut, particularly when it comes to a Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) infection.

This toxin could be in your pots and pans, containers, food, and even water. Known as Perfluorooctane Sulfate, researchers have reason to believe this chemical could cause cancer. Here’s what we know. 

Spring has arrived in Australia, bringing with it blooming flowers, lush greenery and the undeniable itch in your nose and burning eyes. Here’s what you can do about seasonal allergies.

Collagen is your secret weapon when it comes to maintaining healthy skin and nails – but many of us aren’t maintaining high enough levels to reap the visible benefits. The good news? You can eat it! Let’s take a look at three easy recipes packed with skin-boosting ingredients, from collagen to berries.

With many of us more stressed than ever, indoors most of the day and burning the midnight oil on the regular, our melatonin levels are increasingly less than optimal. The result? Poor sleep, with a knock-on effect of low moods and more sugar cravings. Here’s what you can do.

There’s only one city in the United States that qualifies for the Blue Zone list of thriving communities – but what makes it any different from the rest of the country? That’s what we’re here to find out, plus how you can make use of their techniques for healthier life. Spoiler alert: they’re not big on sugar!

If you’ve been feeling blocked-up and dreading your trips to the loo for what’s to come – or not come – fear not, we’ve got a few simple, affordable and side effect-free dietary additions that could offer some much-needed relief. 

The gut, often referred to as the "second brain," plays a critical role in overall health beyond just digestion – it’s why when things are out of whack, we can end up with various unexpected conditions that might not immediately seem connected.

Your humble cup of chamomile tea is hiding a lot more than a load of soothing properties, it can also boost digestion and help send you off to the land of nod. Let’s find out why chamomile tea is in a league of its own.   

You don’t have to shovel olive oil down or force yourself to eat a plain avo – unless you want to! – there are a number of delicious dips that incorporate a good dose of healthy fats into them, you won’t even realise the good you’re doing for your gut. Let’s dive in. 

Name a more confusing food category than nuts. We’ll wait. Peanuts are one of the most commonly mistaken-for-nuts foods – I mean it’s in the name, can they blame us? – but peanuts are certainly not alone. We’ll be unpacking the benefits of 3 highly nutritious “not nuts.”