Health
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Going Bushwalking? 3 Handy Foods to Pack, Including Muesli Bars
Leah-Anne Thompson/Shutterstock This time of year, many of us love to get out and spend time in nature. This may…
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How Leftover Blood and Urine Samples Are Used for Medical Research
Kaboompics.com/Pexels A doctor’s visit often ends with you leaving with a pathology request form in hand. The request form soon…
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What Is Reformer Pilates and Is It Worth the Cost?
Ahmet Kurt/Unsplash Reformer pilates is steadily growing in popularity, with new studios opening regularly in major cities all over the…
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Why Do Some People’s Hair and Nails Grow Faster Than Mine?
Jari Lobo/Pexels Throughout recorded history, our hair and nails played an important role in signifying who we are and our…
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Should You Use a Weighted Vest for Fitness, and How Heavy Should It Be?
ZR10/Shutterstock Exercise training while wearing a weighted vest is undergoing somewhat of a renaissance. Social media posts and trainers are…
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How Mosquito Repellents Work – A Chemistry Expert Explains
kamitana/Shutterstock It’s summertime, and for many of us that means plenty of time outside – and, unfortunately, mosquitoes. The combination…
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Oil Pulling Magic: How This Ancient Practice Fights Bad Breath and Tooth Problems
Oil pulling may be beneficial for reducing the amount of bacteria in the mouth, improving gum health, and preventing issues…
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Why ‘Swimming Off’ a Hangover Can Be Risky Even After Alcohol Wears Off
Wanderlust Media/Shutterstock It’s the morning after a big night and you’re feeling the effects of too much alcohol. So it…
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How to Protect Children from Heat Vulnerability This Summer
maxim ibragimov/Shutterstock Extreme heat is increasingly common in Australia and around the world and besides making us uncomfortable, it can…
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WHO expressed concern over a recent raid on the Kamal Adwan Hospital in North Gaza
On December 28, 2024, the World Health Organization (WHO) expressed deep concern over a recent raid on the Kamal Adwan…
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Dance School Closed for Summer? Here’s How to Stay Fit
Tatyana Vyc/Shutterstock Once the end-of-year dance concert and term wrap up for the year it is important to take a…
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Understanding the Rise of Pandemics in Recent Years: Climate Change
The world has witnessed a troubling increase in pandemics in recent years. Experts attribute this rise to disruptions in the…
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Stress Eating or Eating to Stress? 5 Holiday Table Tips
Dean Clarke/Shutterstock The holiday season can be a time of joy, celebration, and indulgence in delicious foods and meals. However,…
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Lack of Clean Water Drives Pacific Islanders to Sugary Drinks – Addressing This Could Cut Obesity
Kara Math/Shutterstock One in two people in the Pacific Islands is classified as overweight (with a body mass index of…
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Sunglasses Look Good and Protect You – How to Choose the Right Pair
Versta/Shutterstock Australians are exposed to some of the highest levels of solar ultraviolet (UV) radiation in the world. While we…
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