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Eat skins and peels for better health

Eat skins and peels for better health

The peel and skin of some of our favourite foods have some pretty a-peeling health benefits.

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How to save money at the chemist

How to save money at the chemist

Cold and flu season is most definitely upon us! Before you spend a small fortune on remedies at the pharmacy, read Jade de Souza's sneaky guide to how to save big on medicines.

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Generic food brands - what's the difference?

Generic food brands - what's the difference?

Are you paying for sexy packaging or added nutritional cred? David Gooding investigates the divide between our supermarket favourites and the generic brands.

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Is your bed unhealthy?

Is your bed unhealthy?

Is your bed making you sick? Know when it's time to wash the doona and change your mattress to avoid turning your sleeping sanctuary into a hotbed for pests!

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Can't stop yawning?

Can't stop yawning?

 Are you yawning even when you're wide awake? Angela Tufvesson finds out why.

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How to get rid of hiccups

How to get rid of hiccups

 Ever wondered why you hiccup? Angela Tufvesson investigates the causes of this oddity

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Massage methods - which is best?

Massage methods - which is best?

There are over 80 different types of massage. We asked the AAMT for a snapshot of Aussies’ favourites.

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Is your biological clock ticking?

Is your biological clock ticking?

You may be young and fabulous, but your biological clock doesn’t care for your career, killer body or impromptu trips to Tahiti. Problem is, you mightn’t hear it ticking until it’s too late, says Dr Evelyn Lewin

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Do you feel socially isolated?

Do you feel socially isolated?

Smartphones, MP3s and the internet certainly make life easier, but our yen for convenience has spawned a crop of new health conditions. Dr Evelyn Lewin investigates the causes and cures of social isolation

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Flu fighters: Chicken soup

Flu fighters: Chicken soup

Chicken soup may be good for the soul, but is it worth its salt in fending off seasonal lurgies such as cold and flu?

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Dangers of self-diagnosis

Dangers of self-diagnosis

Ever had a particularly bad headache and hopped on Google to see what was causing it? Many people turn to 'Dr Google' to treat themselves. But doing so can be bad for your health!

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The dangers of fake tan

The dangers of fake tan

Before you reach for the fake tan or book your next salon appointment, find out what your exposing your skin to.

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Teeth whitening - the inside word

Teeth whitening - the inside word

Dentists are alarmed at the growing number of Australians who are unwittingly risking permanent damage to their teeth and gums...

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How much sleep do you really need?

How much sleep do you really need?

You’d sleep in every day if you could, but how much sleep do you really need to function at your best?

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Arthritis - know the facts

Arthritis - know the facts

Around one in five Australians currently live with the pain of arthritis. There is no cure and much confusion surrounds what it is and how best to treat and manage the condition. David Goding finds out more

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3 ways to boost your calcium levels

3 ways to boost your calcium levels

Find out how to keep bone breakages at bay and improve your overall health  .

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Hygiene myths uncovered

Hygiene myths uncovered

Bite your nails? Drop food on the floor and STILL eat it? It may be time to review your hygiene habits.

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How to deal with SAD (seasonal affective disorder)

How to deal with SAD (seasonal affective disorder)

It’s not uncommon to merrily soar through spring and summer, before the cooler change in season suddenly rains on your parade. Diana Timmins reveals how understanding what’s making you ‘SAD’ can help you regain a sunny disposition

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What's your diabetes risk?

What's your diabetes risk?

Type 2 diabetes is the most common form of the disease, but can be prevented with simple lifestyle changes. Renee Alford investigates the triggers and why a healthy diet can reduce your risk

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Travel easy, not queasy

Travel easy, not queasy

Are your holiday memories tainted by motion sickness? Angela Tufvesson investigates the causes of this troublesome condition and shows you how to travel smoothly this summer

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