When ‘breast is best’ for mothers
Breastfeeding gives baby the ‘best start’ in life, according to the World Health Organization, and research also supports its usefulness in helping mothers to recover from pregnancy […]
When weight loss helps with sleep
Carefully managed weight loss has been linked to improvements in obstructive sleep apnoea, a common problem that contributes to a range of short and long-term health […]
The hopes, fears and realities of weight loss surgery
The statistics tell us that rates of gastric banding and other weight loss surgery are rising steeply, yet very little is known about the experiences of people who undergo it.
Strong (and skinny) is the new sexy; the #fitspo effect
Fitspiration is a rising global movement within social media that encourages weight loss, healthy eating and exercise through inspirational fitness images and slogans.
Are meal replacements the best weight loss approach?
Meal replacements have been found to produce rapid weight loss results in scientific studies, but do they actually work in real life?
Detox diets don’t work, expert says
Detox diets are just another weight loss wonder, says Flinders University’s Head of Human Physiology, Professor Simon Brookes.