March, 2016

• 14 March

  Study: Gen Y may find it harder to lose weight than their parents

  

  So you’ve been eating right and exercising all the time, but still struggling to look as good as your mum, or dad — what gives?  Well, you might be surprised to know that your parents had it a whole lot easier! According to a recent study out of York’s University’s Faculty of ...

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• 14 March

  Rolling over your super? Here’s what to consider before you do

  

  With spring upon us why not include a tad of financial hygiene with your annual cleaning spree, namely your super. According to the APRA Annual Superannuation Bulletin the average superannuation member has almost three separate super accounts. This is a little staggering given we only really need a single vehicle ...

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• 14 March

  What happens one hour after eating a Big Mac?

  

  If you’re a fan of hitting up Maccas for a Big Mac hit here and there (or maybe more) this infographic released by Fast Food Menu Price may make you think twice. A Big Mac according to the graphic comes in at a whopping 540 calories, however the Aussie version ...

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• 14 March

  The surprising health benefit of fidgeting

  

  We often associate the act of fidgeting with being restless, bored or even anxious, and generally isn’t the type of thing you want people to spot you doing (don’t you know it’s rude?). But according to new research, we all might want to fidget that little bit more. The study ...

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• 14 March

  Tips on how to work from home effectively

  

  A one minute commute sounds great but working from home can sometimes mean that you don’t get through your to-do list quite as effectively as you would if you were sitting at a desk in an office. However armed with the right productivity strategies, you’ll be breezing through your work ...

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• 14 March

  Do late nights really lead to weight gain?

  

  You probably already know that walking around like a zombie isn’t doing your health any favours. Struggling sleepers are at more risk of stroke, heart disease and other cardiovascular disorders. But it seems you might be able to add weight gain to the list. In a recent study from the ...

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• 14 March

  Need a memory boost? Try repeating out loud

  

  With day-to-day stresses on the up, it’s no surprise that people’s memories are starting to fail – we can’t remember all the things, can we? And while the right amount of sleep, food and exercise can help improve memory, a new study suggests that repeating things out loud can be ...

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• 14 March

  How beet juice could help with high-altitude training

  

  Throwing back a glass of beet juice pre-workout has said to improve endurance and performance, but now it seems this pretty, purple vegetable could do wonders for your next hike or exercise program. You know, if your goals include tackling Everest or don’t mind a bit of high-altitude training. New ...

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• 14 March

  Could exercise pills be the future of working out?

  

  If exercising was as easy as popping a pill, would you take it? OK, so it’s not something that is on the market yet, but scientists are starting to develop “exercise pills” that could mimic some of the benefits of exercise on the body. Crazy, we know. But nevertheless, interesting! ...

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• 14 March

  The number of moles on your right arm could be linked with cancer risk

  

  While not every mole is created equal, it seems that the amount of moles found on your right arm could indicate the amount you have on your entire body, and your risk of developing melanoma, says a study. So, what are the facts? The study published in the British Journal ...

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