In an attempt to make smoking as unappealing as possible to smokers, the Australian Health Minister Nicola Roxon is backing proposed legislation that would require all cigarette packets sold in the country to be olive green. The colour olive green was chosen because studies show it is the least attractive to cigarette smokers. The goal [...]
McDonald’s has always been known for its tasty meals. While everyone knows too many McDonald’s burgers can put the pounds on a person, people don’t seem to care and go there any way. They can be acknowledged for offering more healthy items such as salads and grilled chicken, a new combo meal by the fast [...]
Consumer group Choice has denounced the benefits of nutrient enhanced drinks, calling them “expensive lolly water.” The group is calling on the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) to regulate claims made by these “misleading” manufacturers. Choice spokesperson Ingrid Just cited Nutrient Water, Smart Water and Vitamin Water as prime examples. She said the labels [...]
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) is forcing Lion Nathan National Foods to rebrand its Berri Australian Fresh line. Lion National admitted that the company may have mislead consumers by making it appear that its juices contained only freshly squeezed juice. In reality, the company has admitted that its beverages also contain juices that [...]
According to statistics childhood obesity has nearly tripled in recent years and some parents and official are blaming major fast food chains. The problem, they claim, is the incentive of getting treats or toys along with their meals. These “free” treats are seen as not only free advertising for various entertainment moguls who wish to [...]
Many of us know Heidi Montag as the 24 year old reality television personality starring on MTV’s hit series The Hills, while others might know her as the girl who is addicted to plastic surgery. “I’m beyond obsessed.” Heidi told People magazine. Don’t take this as sarcasm, she has been through more surgical procedures than [...]
In our fast paced, hectic world more and more people are suffering from insomnia due to stress and worry. Although there are helpful over-the-counter and prescription relief medications for this problem, many people are finding that the best way is the way our ancesters dealt with this matter, and that’s the fact that homeopathy can [...]
A government measure that was passed on Tuesday will now allow Australian taxpayers to cover the cost of nicotine patches and other medications to help people to quit smoking. The total package was one that will cost taxpayers $320 million dollars and will drop the cost of nicotine patches from $160 a month to only [...]
Tai Chi is an ancient form of self- defense movement that was begun in China. It is very graceful and many use it for meditation. To do Tai Chi quiet gentle actions are required. It has shown to reduce stress for those who have a busy lifestyle. Tai chi helps reduce fatigue and arthritis pain [...]
It’s not bad enough of the people of Haiti to recover from the earthquakes effects, but now they have to deal with the cholera epidemic that has spread its ugly tentacles on the Port-Au-Prince region. Around 442 people have already been pronounced dead, 105 over the weekend. The tropical storm Thomas is expected to hit [...]
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