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Should we all have a standing desk?

“Sitting is worse than smoking!” “Sitting at computers all day is killing us!” Or, how about the insidious, horror movie-esque headline: “Your chair is killing you… (literally)”? Suitably terrified, I’m writing this standing up. My move to a sit-stand desk wasn’t entirely prompted by the alarming headlines and cited research, ...

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Hydrogen peroxide: Is there science behind its health claims?

Peroxide is typically thought of as something hairdressers use to lighten hair, but you’ll also find a bottle at your local chemist – for about $5 – being advertised as a mild disinfectant or throat gargle. In its natural form, hydrogen peroxide is found in breast milk, rain and, crucially, ...

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What you need to know about super

If you’re reading this, you’re probably interested in your finances. Most of us have to be, because whether we’re making it or spending it, money drives many of our decisions: what job we take, what house we buy,what holiday we go on. However, despite a natural desire to hunt out ...

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6 reasons to take a holiday this year

1. Immunity boost Taking respite from everyday stress can strengthen your body’s natural defence mechanisms and help prevent chronic inflammation, a condition where the body is at war with itself which can result in lifestyle-related chronic diseases such as diabetes, high blood pressure and obesity. b+s holistic GP Dr Cris ...

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Is your private health cover costing you too much?

Noticing a big hole in your bank account where your money should be? You can probably thank your health insurance. According to the Private Health Insurance Ombudsman, full cover for a NSW family now costs between $141 to $245 a month. Add a few extras and you’re looking at a ...

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Doctors announce the world’s first successful penis transplant

A 21-year-old man in South Africa has received the world’s first successful penis transplant. The patient had his penis amputated three years ago after complications arose from a circumcision performed during a traditional intiation ceremony. The nine hour operation took place on December 11 last year at Tygerborg Hospital in ...

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Scientists say hipster beards are all about power

Flamboyant facial hair on men is everywhere at the moment, and scientists have come up with a theory as to why. It’s all about looking aggressive to other men, and more attractive to women, and it’s a ploy used by many other primates. A group of University of Western Australia ...

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