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Experts say these strategies can help prevent breast cancer

Research suggests some cases of breast cancer are linked to factors within our control. Here's how you can take preventative action today.
Covid-19 breathing exercises for recovery (and prevention): Respiratory therapists’ step-by-step process
Conditions, HealthSmart

Covid-19 breathing exercises for recovery (and prevention): Respiratory therapists’ step-by-step process

Some research has found that breathing exercises can be one of the most effective ways to help your lungs recover from Covid-19 – as well as one possible way to stay in optimal health if you're [...]
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Cardiologists just cleared up 7 common – but inaccurate – beliefs about heart disease

No matter your age or perceived risk factors, you'll want to get up to speed on the latest wisdom, straight from leading doctors, to enlighten you in managing your heart disease risk.
9 best vitamins for sleep
Sleep

9 best vitamins for sleep

Sometimes vitamin deficiencies can be a root cause of sleep disruption. That means that one or more of these nutrients may be all that's standing between you and restorative rest.
45 things heart doctors do to protect their own hearts
Heart/Blood Pressure

45 things heart doctors do to protect their own hearts

Here are the heart health habits cardiologists follow to prevent heart problems for life.
13 arthritis home remedies even doctors strongly recommend
Conditions, HealthSmart

13 arthritis home remedies even doctors strongly recommend

You have a one in two chance of getting arthritis in your lifetime. Here are some doctor-approved ways to manage.
13 foods doctors eat when they have a cold
Cold/Flu, HealthSmart

13 foods doctors eat when they have a cold

When illness strikes, this get-better menu is what the pros on the front lines of cold and flu season serve themselves.
Hearing

Ready-to-go hearing aids: How you can benefit from fuss-free hearing help

Australia’s first broad prescription hearing aid has already benefited many Australians with hearing loss. Here’s how it can help you too.
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These are 12 silent symptoms of a heart attack, according to cardiologists
HealthSmart, Heart/Blood Pressure

These are 12 silent symptoms of a heart attack, according to cardiologists

Chest pain or pressure, cold sweat, extreme weakness – you know those heart attack signs. But there are more subtle symptoms that can be easy to miss.
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?
Empty nest syndrome is real – here’s how to cope
Mental Health, Parenting, Relationships

Empty nest syndrome is real – here’s how to cope

Whether it’s your first or last who’s leaving home, this is an emotional time. Learn how to deal with the increased space and decreased demand on your time and skills as a parent.
9 ways to cope with anxiety, according to crisis counsellors
Mental Health

9 ways to cope with anxiety, according to crisis counsellors

Crisis counsellors and trained hotline volunteers help people with anxiety every day. Here are the coping mechanisms for anxiety they've found that work best. Medically reviewed by Dr Ashley [...]
6 sleep routine tweaks to transform your health
Sleep

6 sleep routine tweaks to transform your health

Want to have more energy? Be more positive? Run a faster 5K? Here’s how to adjust your sleep habits to accomplish your goals.
Five holistic ways to manage endometriosis
Conditions, HealthSmart

Five holistic ways to manage endometriosis

It’s Endometriosis Awareness Month across the world this March and it’s a time where we can all help to raise awareness about this painful and often unrecognised condition.
How to cope when the world seems like a horrible place
Mental Health

8 ways to cope when the world seems like a horrible place

The next time those horrific headlines have you feeling overwhelmed, consider these eight coping strategies.
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6 Science-Backed Ways to Recover from a Bad Day

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White shoes look immaculate for about a fortnight. Here is how to clean leather, canvas and mesh properly, what to avoid, and how to keep them white for longer.
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