Did you know that over 7.2 million tonnes of chocolate are consumed worldwide every year? That’s a lot of chocolate! We can all appreciate a few sneaky squares of the treat, but just how good is chocolate for your body?

Along with drinking copious amounts of water, keeping a handful of nuts seems to be a standard component for many diet plans. Whether you love nuts or hate them, new research suggests that they can play an important part in helping to shed those kilos.

Let’s look into the science behind the suggestion that nuts can help you to get or stay trim.

Thunderstorm asthma – we have all heard this term – but what is it and how do you know if it could happen to you?

Spring has well and truly sprung, and for many of us we are starting to experience the tell-tale signs of allergic rhinitis. 18% of Australians - of all ages - suffer from hay fever – that is more than 3 million of us!

What do you consider to be the most important component of your training regime? Is it keeping to the training manual? Perhaps putting in an extra session? Or, maybe it’s maintaining a proper nutrition program.