Signs of the Times

July 2010 Issue | Vol 125 No 7

Articles in This Issue:

The Pilgrims

The Pilgrims have over one million direct descendants in the United States. Harold Harker recalls their origins.

Had a Gutful?

Do you suffer from unresolved symptoms of irritable bowel, such as bloating, gas, pain, diarrhoea or constipation? New research brings hope: limiting or avoiding FODMAPs in your diet may help.

Does God Care What We Eat?

Charles Mills asks an interesting question: What's on the menu when God fixes the meal? Charles' answer may surprise you!

Paul Roos: Making His Mark

Australian rules football is often fraught with scandal. One man, however, has had an unsullied 16-year career.

Alcohol Addiction

It is said that a glass of red wine a day is good for one's health. Clark Carr explores the truth behind the health myths of alcohol.

Prejudice

Will prejudice prevent us from obtaining a satisfactory life? Rodney Woods finds out.

Affluenza: What Does Your Money Say About You?

Bruce Manners looks at the lives of the rich and famous and discovers that, not only can money not buy happiness-it sometimes leads to grief.