Dr Michael Elstein tells us how oestrogen’s pre-eminence as the dominant sex hormone is the reason that women live longer than men, discussing how sex steroids affect our ageing.

Like eating more greens, we know exercise is good for our body and mind. What stands in the way of getting a healthy dose of movement? How can exercise loathers develop more fondness for physical activity? We take a look.

You don’t need to put your body through a gruelling fad diet to detoxify. Your body is remarkable; every minute of the day your cells are at work keeping you healthy and free of disease through its detoxification process.

What gets you out of bed each morning and propels you forward? Do you want to find more meaning in what you do? Discovering and living in alignment with your personal ikigai is a way to harness the Japanese secret to a meaningful, long and joy-filled life.

Magnesium may not be the first mineral you think of when it comes to supporting the health of your skin; however, it may be the missing link you need.

The pandemic forced us to rethink the way we live, not least how we exist within the confines of our homes. As we continue into “the new normal” the way our homes function has been forever transformed.

Your thyroid gland produces hormones that impact such fundamental aspects of your life as sleep, body temperature, metabolism, fertility and mood. With one in three Australians suffering from low thyroid hormone levels, we dig into how your thyroid works and how you can keep it healthy.

Building your muscle through resistance training does much more than allow you to flex in the gym — it has many important health benefits, not the least of which is that it keeps you young.

We take a look at the psychology behind baking and meet the foodies who have turned their passion into a profession.

Has the uncertainty of the pandemic altered your behaviour? Can motivational music help fight mental fatigue? We explore all this and more in the latest instalment of Life Lines.

Tribulus has also been shown to increases libido in women, particularly in postmenopausal women, indicating an increase in testosterone levels, and to reduce the severity of the symptoms of menopause.

Looking for some healthy natural ways to help control your appetite? Try adding these five nutritious appetite-crushing foods to your grocery list.