If it’s dried up, smells strange or generally looks off, it’s possible all kinds of bacteria have moved in and multiplied. Like food, make-up has an expiry date
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
Chicken soup may be good for the soul, but is it worth its salt in fending off seasonal lurgies such as cold and flu?
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!
Time to think about having a baby? Financial constraints, health, career and lifestyle choices and sheer timing can all impact on when or whether you decide to start a family, writes Susanna Nelson
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Before you reach for the fake tan or book your next salon appointment, find out what your exposing your skin to. |
Why can’t you commit to a morning run or ditch that afternoon chocolate bar? Angela Tufvesson investigates the psychology of habits and shows you how to change your not-so-healthy ways
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Dentists are alarmed at the growing number of Australians who are unwittingly risking permanent damage to their teeth and gums... |
As the menu of ways to wax, whiten and wow expands, so does the list of hazards. Charmaine Yabsley gets the inside word on laser hair removal
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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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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 |
Want to look as good as Meryl Streep? We ask a beauty panel of experts their secrets to looking good at any age
Want to look fabulous at 40? We ask a beauty panel of experts their secrets to looking good at any age
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Want to look good in your 30s? We ask a beauty panel of experts their secrets to looking good at any age |
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Find out how to keep bone breakages at bay and improve your overall health . |
We ask a beauty panel of experts their secrets to looking good at any age
Suffering from skin problems, mood swings or poor energy levels? The liver detox diet might be the way forward
This quick and easy beauty recipe will leave your skin feeling fab
Bite your nails? Drop food on the floor and STILL eat it? It may be time to review your hygiene habits.
Celebs wax hysterical about ‘therapy’ to heal their latest heartbreaks, conquer addictions and resolve family rifts, but for the rest of us, ‘seeing a shrink’ is more hush-hush. Linda Smith sets aside stigma and discovers the wonders of hired help for the head
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