Kate Ferguson (Healthy Ageing)

A new study links decreased osteoarthritic hand pain and increased hand functionality with chondroitin sulfate intake.

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Spring is the season associated with the idea of rebirth, renewal and regrowth. There are blossoms on the trees that have lay bare during the colder months of winter and the days are longer, lighter and starting to warm up, although admittedly a bit slower this year!

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Running is one form of exercise that involves a minimal amount of equipment and can be done almost anywhere. To get the best out of your run, it’s important that the equipment you do have is right for you.

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When you think about protein and muscles what comes to mind? A lot of us will often think of people working out in the gym to get bigger muscles or using protein-based formulations targeted at weight loss and lean muscle tissue.

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Many women who have battled a cold or flu themselves this winter have also had to stand by their man as he has succumbed to the dreaded ‘man flu’.

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Beetroot is a great food packed with nutrients and benefits for good health. Beetroot contains betalains (antioxidants that are responsible for the deep red colour), vitamins A and C, iron, and other minerals, carotenoids, and dietary fibre.

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Training in winter can be hard. An early morning run in the cold, dark conditions can be very uninviting. And when the sun goes down, you don’t always feel like running at night after a long day at work. With the added issue of winter being the cold & flu season, it’s especially important to maintain good health. Being sick and feeling run down doesn’t do much for motivation and will hamper your ability to reach your goal.

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The cold and flu season has begun, and the number of people getting sick is on the rise. And now it seems that many of us are battling illness and still heading to work when we’re suffering the effects of cold and flu.

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With 1 in 2 women and 1 in 3 men experiencing an osteoporotic fracture in Australia, identifying and managing the risks of osteoporosis have never been more important.

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When I recommend healthy food choices to people who are taking active steps towards good health, raw unsalted nuts is always on the shopping list. Nuts are a great source of vitamins, minerals and healthy fats – and, they’re great to have on hand when the 3pm chocolate craving kicks in.

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