Research
Never shop for anything on an empty stomach
You're going to make some bad decisions. And not just as the supermarket.
Could red wine help you burn fat?
Don't go blowtorching your treadmill just yet, the findings come with a caveat.
The positive message diet
Professor Christine Logel from Renison University College at the University of Waterloo in Canada led the study which found that women tend to put on weight when their loved ones make negative comments. “When we feel bad about our bodies, we often turn to loved ones – families, friends and romantic partners – for support […]
Researchers develop bionic bra
Researchers have developed a ‘bionic’ bra which adjusts automatically according to breast movement. So if the user is wearing the bra – which looks like regular sports bra – while running the bra will tighten and become more supportive, and if the user is standing still the bra will loosen. As the inventors of the […]
A third of today’s marriages begin online
Heading to a wedding this weekend? There's a good chance that the happy couple you're madly trying to find something good left on the registry for met online.
The surprising scientific link between sweet treats and romance
Fact: Chocolate is a feel good food, which is now said to have an effect on how we perceive our significant other or potential love interests.
Men are more likely to help a woman in heels
A French study has found that if you want a man at your feet you should wear stilettos.
National ovarian cancer action plan launches
The plan, which has been developed in consultation with ovarian cancer researchers and women living with the disease, provides a roadmap for research priorities across a number of areas. About 1000 women die from ovarian cancer each year in Australia and only 43 out of every 100 women diagnosed are still alive five years after […]
Broccoli could improve Autism symptoms
A daily does of sulforaphane, found in broccoli, cauliflower and cabbage have shown improvements in the behaviour and communication of autism patients, a new US study has found.