LiveLighter Blog

4 foods you should eat & 3 you should avoid to prevent cancer

Aug 27, 2019
by Gael Myers

With so much information out there about food and cancer, and everyone from doctors to crusading mums to celebrity chefs weighing in, it can be difficult to sort the wheat from the chaff when it comes to getting accurate nutrition information. Here are 7 dietitian approved tips for reducing your cancer risk.

The science of weight and cancer

Aug 19, 2019
by Anne Finch, Melissa Ledger

It's well known that there's a link between carrying extra weight and a range of cancers. Here we unpack some of the reasons why.

Five things you need to know about sleep

Jul 16, 2019
by Clare O'Shea

Want to develop a healthier sleep pattern and set yourself up for sweet dreams? Develop a healthier sleep pattern with the help of LiveLighter's facts and tips

More than half a kilo of sugar lurking in Eggstreme Easter eggs

Apr 17, 2019
by Gael Myers

LiveLighter have been on an egg hunt looking for the most outrageously oversized versions of Easter bunnies and eggs available around Perth. We were shocked by the results, with a handful of Easter chocolates clocking in at a weighty 1kg!

Think before you drink this Christmas

Dec 18, 2018
by Alice Bastable

Before entering the holiday season it's important to consider the health implications that go beyond just feeling a bit lousy and dehydrated after a night of drinking too much. We take a look at what these health impacts are and suss out the best way to go alcohol free this season.

Don't be sucked in by frozen sugary drinks

Don’t Be Sucked In – The ridiculous amount of sugar in frozen drinks

Dec 05, 2018
by Jo Campbell

While a frozen sugary drink can seem like a cheap way to cool down on a scorching day, these drinks are packed with sugar your body really doesn’t need. There’s definitely better ways to quench your thirst without risking your health.

Finding the time to exercise - does it have to be an uphill battle?

Sep 05, 2018
by Jo Campbell

Being time poor is a major barrier to exercising for many women across the nation. So, we’ve asked one of our experts for some simple steps women can take to turn that mountain into a molehill.

Mike reaps health benefits of kicking sugary drink habit

Mar 01, 2018
by Clare O'Shea

By cutting back on sugary soft drinks, Mike has reduced his risk of obesity, type 2 diabetes and tooth decay, plus a range of other weight-related health problems. And now, with new research from Cancer Council Victoria and the University of Melbourne revealing sugary drink consumption can increase the risk of cancer, it looks like he has reduced this risk too.