Coffee - how do you brew?

That first morning cup of coffee has become an integral part of our modern lifestyle. Whether it’s a peaceful cuppa before the morning rush or a hurried espresso from the mobile café at the train station, most of us can’t start the day without it.

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7 ways to beat jet lag

Having returned home from a long-haul flight from overseas, I have to admit jet lag has taken over my life! Since the plane touched down at Sydney airport four days ago, I've been so tired that I simply HAVE to have a nap every afternoon just to cope! I'm wide awake at 2am, then nodding off at mid-afternoon as many a long-distance traveller can testify!

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Top 12 energy drainers

Hit a post-lunch slump every afternoon? Feel exhausted at the end of the day? Too tired to do a workout at the gym? Fatigue and lack of energy are real problems for many people today. Lack of sleep, long working hours, juggling to fit in the demands of work and family plus the competition for leisure time take their toll.

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Beat the mid-afternoon slump

Find it hard to concentrate around 4 pm? Feel sluggish with no energy and have trouble thinking clearly? Reach for a chocolate bar to get you through that sleepy period mid-afternoon?

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Vitamin waters - health drink or sugar hit?

Vitamin waters make claims on their pack for energy, defence, focus or recharge. Are these true or are they just sugar-laden flavoured drinks masquerading as healthy drinks? Read and download my review of the four best-sellers in this category and see why I think they're in the category of 'lolly water' ....

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7 nutrients you could be lacking

I'm always looking to ways to boost my energy level. While no food can guarantee this, I've found seven that are critical to the supply of energy in the body and the peak functioning of your brain. If you're constantly tired or lacking in energy, check your diet for these seven.

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How to improve your concentration - 10 easy tips

Do you work long hours at a desk or in front of a computer? You can't work for hours and be at your peak without a little help.  Try one or two of my 10 suggestions over the day and you'll see a lift in your energy and productivity levels. I use them to stay on top of things, honestly!

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Energy - a misunderstood and over-hyped word

Would you like more energy? Want to bounce out of bed in the morning? Need to power through your Inbox? Isn't what all frantic overworked people want? Energy and lots of it! Yet that's not what is meant by the word ‘energy' when it's listed on a food pack.

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How to beat fatigue and boost your energy levels

As working women, fatigue, stress and lack of energy face us every day. When you're juggling kids, home and work, the causes are not surprising - long hours, more demands on us as individuals, lack of sleep or broken sleep, no time for ourselves, no time for just "chilling out".

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