Health
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Your lifestyle is the secret to longevity
Your lifestyle is the secret to longevity
What can we learn from those living in the world’s Blue Zones?
Genes predict time of death
Genes predict time of death
A particular gene influences both the time of day you wake up and the time ...
Addicted to being busy
Addicted to being busy
When people ask how you are, is your standard response "Good thanks, I'm so busy"?
Calcium doubles risk of death
Calcium doubles risk of death
High calcium intake more than doubles your risk of death
Are you drinking too much?
Are you drinking too much?
More than one in 10 Australian women drinks too much alcohol. Do you know how ...
Is going gluten-free a fad?
Is going gluten-free a fad?
Many say it can help you lose weight and gain energy, but is there any ...
One-minute anti-ageing tips
One-minute anti-ageing tips
Living better and for longer doesn’t need to be a chore, and for a little ...
The good, the bad and the ugly
The good, the bad and the ugly
There are actually three types of cholesterol. Find out what ugly cholesterol is
Bad habits reduce life expectancy
Bad habits reduce life expectancy
Who would think that an extra glass of wine at night could reduce your life ...
Aspirin use linked to macular degeneration
Aspirin use linked to macular degeneration
Regular aspirin use linked to an increased risk of age-related macular degeneration
Dementia vaccinations take off
Dementia vaccinations take off
For the first time a dementia vaccination is being trialled by Perth researchers
Ten ways to a better brain
Ten ways to a better brain
Stay healthy, happy and sharp for longer with these ten helpful hints for a youthful ...
Top 10 planning websites
Top 10 planning websites
Planning may seem like just one more chore, but a robust plan can help you ...
Detoxing your emotions
Detoxing your emotions
Starting the New Year with a clean slate is the perfect way to get ...
Should all people over a certain age take aspirin?
Should all people over a certain age take aspirin?
Does taking aspirin help to prevent heart disease and strokes?
New year decluttering
New year decluttering
Whether getting ready to move to a smaller house, wanting to make some money from ...
Depression – who can help?
Depression – who can help?
There are many organisations which can provide information and support for those suffering from depression but often it’s the case of finding the right person to open up to.
Depression – how can you help?
Depression – how can you help?
Supporting someone who has depression can be a thankless task as constant feelings of worthlessness ...
Australia gets SPF 50+
Australia gets SPF 50+
The new sunscreens will also have a higher level of protection against cancer-causing and skin-ageing ...
Scare off excess weight
Scare off excess weight
A study has found that the scarier the movie you watch, the more calories you ...
Quick health age check
Quick health age check
Why not see how healthy you are compared to others your age, based on your ...
Make healthy eating simple
Make healthy eating simple
Eating more healthily doesn’t have to be difficult. Just making a few small changes ...
Why women live longer
Why women live longer
Scientists have finally come up with an answer to this boggling question
Forgetfulness or dementia?
Forgetfulness or dementia?
Are you just forgetting where you put the car keys, or forgetting what the car ...
The dangers of soy
The dangers of soy
Soy seems to be in everything you consume these days, from bread to supplements to ...
Work longer to delay dementia
Work longer to delay dementia
It’s commonly accepted that exercising the brain can delay the onset of dementia and now ...
Ten early signs of dementia
Ten early signs of dementia
Knowing the warning signs will help you get the timely support you need.
Ten things you may not know about dementia
Ten things you may not know about dementia
There is a common misconception that dementia is a normal part of ageing, but ...
Depression – how do you know?
Depression – how do you know?
If you've lost the energy and passion for doing the things you used to love, ...
Heart attack warning signs
Heart attack warning signs
Recognising the early signs of a heart attack can be the key to surviving without ...
The real deal on ‘spot reducing’
The real deal on ‘spot reducing’
Looking for spot reduction exercises to shift that burgeoning spare tyre? The hard truth is ...
How to recognise a stroke
How to recognise a stroke
Immediate medical attention after a stroke can save lives and reduce the risk of permanent ...
Vegemite beats up on superbugs
Vegemite beats up on superbugs
Vegemite, the humble Aussie spread, could be the key to battling antibiotic-resistant superbugs.
Affordable dental care for pensioners
Affordable dental care for pensioners
Pensioners are set to benefit from a $4 billion Dental Health Reform package
Beating the osteoporosis stats
Beating the osteoporosis stats
Strengthen bones through exercise and increased calcium intake to help prevent osteoporosis.
Antibacterial hand soap may be harmful
Antibacterial hand soap may be harmful
A new study has shown that q chemical found in hand soap may impair ...
Seven ways to reduce your cancer risk
Seven ways to reduce your cancer risk
At least one-in-three cases of cancer is preventable.
Never forget your antibiotics again
Never forget your antibiotics again
The NPS has released a new app which will ensure you never forget your antibiotics ...
How often should you go?
How often should you go?
Bladder and bowel control problems affect around one in twenty Australians, yet most people ...
Surrogate grandparents live longer and happier
Surrogate grandparents live longer and happier
In the past, several generations of a family lived together in one home and ...
Where the savings will come from
Where the savings will come from
The Government will make $33.6 billion worth of savings to fund the return to surplus.
National Disability Insurance Scheme
National Disability Insurance Scheme
An NDIS will fundamentally change the way disability care and support is provided.
Better health
Better health
The Government will improve access to health care, new hospitals, mental health reforms and e-Health.
Commemorating the Centenary of ANZAC
Commemorating the Centenary of ANZAC
The Government has committed $83.5 million to commemorating the ANZACs.
New Supplementary Allowance
New Supplementary Allowance
Good news for those receiving Newstart Allowance.
Increase your life expectancy
Increase your life expectancy
A Danish study has shown that jogging can increase your life expectancy
Better access to public dental services
Better access to public dental services
$345.9 million will be spent over three years to reduce public dental waiting lists
Seasoned surfies
Seasoned surfies
Anyone who thinks surfing is an “adolescent activity” needs to get down to the surf ...
What will aged care reforms mean for you?
What will aged care reforms mean for you?
Our current Aged Care system is inconsistent, confusing and unsustainable.
Is plastic surgery the answer to good health?
Is plastic surgery the answer to good health?
Whether you possess the characteristics of the ‘ideal’ woman depends on the century or even ...
Daylight savings affects your risk of heart attack
Daylight savings affects your risk of heart attack
This Sunday 1 April marks the end of daylights savings in New South Wales, ...
Diabetes risk too great to ignore
Diabetes risk too great to ignore
Learn more about diabetes. That’s the advice of a Melbourne man who, until a ...
Looking after your health
Looking after your health
As people move into their 50s and 60s and beyond, health problems will become ...
No Scan No Fly
No Scan No Fly
From July this year passengers travelling through Australian International Airports can be ...
Time to accept change
Time to accept change
This week the Government will introduce legislation allowing compulsory body scans at ...
Future Fit – Design your own exercise regime
Future Fit – Design your own exercise regime
You’ve assessed your health with the aid of the PAR-Q and now you’re ready ...
Future fit - General health concerns
Future fit - General health concerns
Before starting any regime you must take into consideration your overall level of fitness ...
iHealth
iHealth
There are many health-related apps available to you. So what makes iHealth different? Discover ...
Future fit – Getting started
Future fit – Getting started
You’ve finally got some time for yourself and you want to get fit. But ...
Assessing your current fitness
Assessing your current fitness
Before you can start exercising, you need to assess where you’re at.
How eHealth technology works
How eHealth technology works
The validity of the National Broadband Network (NBN) has been hotly debated in government ...
Understanding diabetes
Understanding diabetes
When you consider that an estimated 275 Australians develop diabetes every day, it’s hardy ...
Men’s sheds
Men’s sheds
The average life expectancy for men in Australia today is 79, four years less than their female counterparts. The time has come for men to seek the support they need and the first step is visiting your local “shed”. Getting men to open up about health ...
Top ten tips for prostatectomy patients
Top ten tips for prostatectomy patients
Brian, one of our loyal subscribers, has been through and recovered from prostate cancer surgery. ...
Top five weight-loss tips
Top five weight-loss tips
Winter is a great excuse to hide those few extra kilos under more ...
Centrelink Denture Entitlements
Centrelink Denture Entitlements
Q. Vesna I was wondering whether you could help me. Both my parents are pensioners. My dad is on the old age pension and my mother is in the process of Centrelink changing her from disability support pension to age pension. My parent's next ...
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