Shutterstock As we revel in much-cherished festive occasions and weekly get-togethers, Australians are unwittingly bearing an increasingly heavy cost – an expanding waistline. Our new study offers a new perspectiveContinue readingWhen Christmas comes so do the kilos. New research tracks Australians’ yo-yo weight gain

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pexels/nicole michalou, CC BY-SA The holidays are often called the “silly season” – a time when we eat, drink and be merry. But these holiday indulgences can lead to feelingsContinue readingI’ve indulged over the holidays. If I’m healthy the rest of the time, does it matter?