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Never heard of homocysteine? You’re not alone, but understanding this amino acid could hold the key to managing a number of diseases – from stroke and heart disease to dementia. Let’s find out what it is, how to figure out your levels and the simplest ways to hack your health through homocysteine.

Designer perfume brand Dior has dropped a new line of baby fragrances and skincare products, bringing controversy along with it. Starting at $149 and ending at an eyewatering $361, these products may be labelled “high quality”, but the risks are anything but. From wreaking havoc on hormones to damaging the skin barrier, here’s why doctors are sounding alarms.  

Chlorophyll may be a term you haven’t heard since that high school science class on photosynthesis, but emerging research is proving just how beneficial this bright green pigment can be for our health – from our gut to our body odour! So if you frequently clear a room due to those smelly pits, this one’s for you.

Getting your mojo back comes down to the careful nurturing of your diet, sleep, exercise and stress management – we’re here to give you the rundown of what you’ll need and how you can do it, even with a full plate of responsibilities on your hands. 

Here at I Quit Sugar, we believe satisfying your sweet tooth doesn’t have to be a guilty pleasure – we’re here to take the guilt out and put the taste in. Take a look at these simple but impressive dessert recipes crafted to tantalise your taste buds without sending your blood sugars on a rollercoaster ride. 

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.

Affecting around 1 in 200, Grave’s disease is an autoimmune disorder of the thyroid, and happens to be the leading cause of hyperthyroidism. Find out if you have any of the red-flag symptoms – plus, we bust 10 dangerous myths plaguing the condition.

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.

Silent heart attacks occur without the typical, noticeable symptoms. But the results are anything but! Here's a closer look at what they are and the simple steps you can take to save your life.