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How to deal with SAD (seasonal affective disorder)

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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?

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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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The culinary quest

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An inspiring foodie culture is taking over Australia and we’re eating and cooking like never before. Jennifer Kang explores our new gastronomic habits and whether they’re making us healthier or contributing to our expanding waistlines

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What a headache

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We all suffer from them to various degrees, but not all headaches are the same. David Goding investigates the different types of pain and the importance of fast and accurate diagnosis

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Not-so-super foods

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Not all ‘superfoods’ are so super. David Goding separates the true superfoods from the pretenders

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Frozen vs fresh

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To freeze or not to freeze – that is the question. Diana Timmins puts the veg to the test to determine whether fresh really is always best

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Fusion Fitness

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From cardiolates to koga, hybrid exercise classes are all the rage. Jay Bonaretti takes a look at the unique benefits of combining the best bits of your favourite exercises

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Beginners' guide to kettlebells

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If you’re growing tired of simple weights training a unique workout tool is here to help. Monique Freer discovers why gyms and trainers are going crazy for kettlebells

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Allergic or intolerant?

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Being completely unable to tolerate a particular food is not the same as overindulging and regretting it later. Dietitian Sarina Lococo discusses the differences between food allergies and intolerances

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BodyBlitz Grand Champion

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Mother-of-three Monica Jessop is this year’s BodyBlitz Grand Champion. She chats with Angela Tufvesson about managing diabetes and her addiction to adventure holidays

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Mind Games

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Losing your marbles need not be an inevitable symptom of getting older. David Goding discovers regular exercise, eating right and reducing stress can boost your brain power

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The Power of fibre

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Unfashionable maybe, but fibre may well be the answer to lasting weight loss. David Goding shows you how to up your intake

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Take one for the team

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Getting fit with friends keeps you motivated, reduces anxiety and adds a social dimension to your workout. Jennifer Kang investigates the psychology of team sports and reveals how you can make the most of exercising in a group

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In a good rhythm

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Your circadian rhythm regulates when your body needs sleep, food and activity. Angela Tufvesson investigates why good health depends on staying in balance with your sleep-wake cycle

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Go bush

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Tired of the same old gym workout? Grab your hiking boots and head into the great outdoors to boost your fitness, improve your mental health and trim your waistline, writes PT Jay Bonaretti

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Keep an eye on your health

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Optometrists don’t just test your eyesight and prescribe glasses, while vision problems aren’t solely the domain of old folk. Angela Tufvesson makes an appointment with an eye doctor

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Are you iron deficient?

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Iron deficiency is the most common nutritional shortage in Australian women. Dietitian Sarina Lococo shows you how to up your intake

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Health from within

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Good bacteria isn’t an oxymoron – it’s a recipe for good health. Getting the right balance of probiotics is essential for your wellbeing, writes David Goding

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Bust out of your rut

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Completing the same old workout every time you hit the gym may lead to the dreaded plateau. Break the boredom and burn more fat with these tips from PT Jay Bonaretti

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Travel easy, not queasy

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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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