Obesity is becoming more common in Australian with 63.4% of adults considered to be either overweight or obese in 2014-15, 62.8% in 2011-12 and 56.3% in 19951. The World health organisation defines obesity in adults as a BMI greater than 29, whilst being overweight is defined as a BMI greater than 242. This means that…
Hay fever, also known as allergic rhinitis, is caused by pollen, dust mites, moulds and animal hair coming into contact with people who are sensitive to these allergens. Common symptoms of hay fever include sneezing and a runny, itchy nose, as well as watery eyes1. Nearly 1 in 5 Australians suffer from hay fever every…
Antioxidants help to reverse the effects of free radicals that can damage your cells and your DNA1. Free radicals are a natural by-product of the metabolism of healthy living cells and can be used to neutralise viruses and bacteria. Too many free radicals however, can seriously damage your cells and this damage can accumulate as…
