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Dental health experts think you should finally dismiss these 13 sweet tooth beliefs
Dental Health

Dental health experts think you should finally dismiss these 13 sweet tooth beliefs

Ever feel like a slave to sugar? There’s a good reason people are attracted to sweets, ice cream, chocolate, cake and other tasty treats.
5 common reasons women experience hair loss
Hair/Nails

5 common reasons women experience hair loss

Here are 5 of the most common reasons why women experience hair loss and how to prevent it.
13 things dentists never put in their mouth
Dental Health

13 things dentists never put in their mouth

Dentists see countless patients each year who break teeth because they chomp on the wrong thing – food or otherwise. Here are the things the pros beg you to keep out of your mouth.
Got lip lines? Here’s what a dermatologist would do
Beauty

Got lip lines? Here’s what a dermatologist would do

Call them smoker's lines, lipstick lines, or whatever you like, but fine lines around the mouth are tell-tale signs of your real age and some not-so-healthy habits (hello smoking and tanning). [...]
Gua sha massage: 10 things experts need you to know
Back, Beauty, HealthSmart

Gua sha massage: 10 things experts need you to know

You'll hear a lot of claims about the benefits of gua sha – do they hold up to scientific scrutiny? And is there any risk to this type of massage?
Curious about Botox? 10 things you need to know first
Beauty, Skin

Curious about Botox? 10 things you need to know first

Before you run to the dermatologist, here's what you need to know about using Botox to treat wrinkles, including possible side effects.
How to make your manicure last longer
Beauty, Hair/Nails

How to make your manicure last longer

Sick of your nails chipping so soon after getting them done? Follow these expert solutions for longer-lasting colour.
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Dental Health, Home Tips, Skin

10 healthy uses for bi-carb soda

Bi-carb soda (also known as bicarbonate of soda and baking soda), has many benefits beyond baking, from reducing heartburn to soothing itchy skin.
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HealthSmart, Skin

8 uses for petroleum jelly – and 5 to avoid

Petroleum jelly can prevent blisters, heal skin rashes, and make mask-wearing more comfortable, but there are times when you should avoid using it, not only because it will be ineffective, but it [...]
9 signs of an infected cut or scrape you should never ignore
HealthSmart, Skin

9 signs of an infected cut or scrape you should never ignore

A simple wound, if not treated properly, can quickly turn serious. Here's how to ID signs of a developing infection so you can treat it before it causes real trouble.
Beauty, Hair/Nails

9 easy ways to grow strong, beautiful nails

Say goodbye to weak and brittle nails with these easy techniques that anyone can nail. (See what we did there?)
Teeth grinding is on the rise – here’s what you can do about it
Dental Health

Teeth grinding is on the rise – here’s what you can do about it

Experts say the stress of the pandemic may be behind an uptick in teeth grinding, a behaviour known as bruxism. Find out the best ways to minimise damage to your pearly whites – and beat bruxism [...]
17 daily habits of people who never get acne
Beauty, Skin

17 daily habits of people who never get acne

As many as 85 per cent of Australians develop acne each year, so what about the millions who maintain a flawless complexion year-round? What do they know or do that we don't? Lots, as it turns out.
Dental Health

14 foods that are worse for your teeth than lollies

You could be sabotaging your beautiful smile without even knowing it.
Caring for and styling post-pandemic hair
Beauty, Hair/Nails

Caring for and styling post-pandemic hair

Whether an active choice or one of simple necessity, the pandemic has changed a lot of our relationships with our hair. Here are some vital haircare tips that might save your post-lockdown mane.
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