Weight Loss

Dark chocolate brownies
Blood 29 Mar 2010

Dark chocolate brownies

Easy chocolate brownies.
Chocolate and health
Blood 26 Mar 2010

Chocolate and health

Chocolate is a sugary food, high in fat and energy, which should be consumed in moderation. The consumption of cocoa, which gives chocolate its flavour,…
Exercise Myths
Children's health 25 Mar 2010

Exercise Myths

Our attitudes toward exercise are derived from a set of health beliefs, which define our behaviours, including myths that are generally believed or unknown.
Ring in the New Year
Blood 23 Dec 2009

Ring in the New Year

New Year’s Eve: It was the best of times, it was the worst of times … New Year’s Eve is possibly the biggest party of the year, often leading to the biggest hangover of the year. Do you recognise the words “I’m never drinking again”? We’ve all said them and…
Tips for Spending More Time with Family
Children's health 22 Dec 2009

Tips for Spending More Time with Family

Spending time with the family doing enjoyable things together contributes to emotional health and wellbeing, but the past several decades have seen considerable changes in…
Diet over the festive season
Children's health 22 Dec 2009

Diet over the festive season

The festive season is a time when we get together with family and friends, and often have more social gatherings than at other times of…
Improving your diet
Children's health 22 Dec 2009

Improving your diet

The beginning of the New Year is a time when many people resolve to improve aspects of their health and lifestyle. Many will resolve to…
More exercise: Your New Year’s resolution!
Children's health 15 Dec 2009

More exercise: Your New Year’s resolution!

A common New Year's Resolution is to start an exercise regime or to enhance a regime already maintained.
Exercise During the Festive Season
Children's health 15 Dec 2009

Exercise During the Festive Season

Maintaining exercise or physical activity over the festive period is important for combating weight gain from overindulgence and minimising stress and the risk of cardiac…