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Should you be taking probiotics?

You could be forgiven for thinking that probiotics, or “good” bacteria found in our digestive system as well as in foods and supplements, hold the answer to all our health problems. They are available in a variety of forms, from yoghurts and fermented drinks to powders and capsules, and the ...

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Rock star health boost tips

Consider the following group of candidates who are still rocking out at an age when many people have been retired for years: Mick Jagger (69), Keith Richards (68), Rod Stewart (67), Iggy Pop (65) and Bob Dylan (71). While certain elements of their lifestyles leave a lot to be desired ...

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Epigenetics the answer to cancer?

We arrive into the world with a mixture of DNA from our parents. We may have inherited mum’s dark hair or dad’s fiery temper, but ourgenetic heritage – and what happens to it during our life – could also be the key to avoiding deadly diseases such as cancer and ...

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Discovering a breast lump

You wake up one morning, feeling perfectly fine. You start your day, hop into the shower and get a shock – you’ve found a lump in your breast. So what should you do? Firstly, don’t panic, says Dr Julie Thompson, resident clinical advisor at the Breast Cancer Network Australia. “Nine ...

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Collaborative breast cancer treatment

Every person diagnosed with breast cancer should become the central focus of a team of medical and allied health experts who meet regularly to discuss the best plan for them – on this point breast cancer experts agree. So why isn’t this happening? This collaborative approach to breast cancer care ...

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Only 3 in 10 Australians rate their health as very good

Despite 73 per cent of respondents exercising outdoors once or more a week and 93 per cent not smoking, the majority of us can see room for improvement in our health. Check the menu While 95 per cent of respondents regularly add vegetables to their plate, most fail to meet ...

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Is your TV a ticking time bomb?

A cosy night in front of The X Factor might seem like the harmless option, but it could be taking years off your life. Every hour you spend watching television over the age of 25 reduces your life expectancy by 22 minutes, according to a new study by Australian researchers. ...

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