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HealthSmart, Heart/Blood Pressure

14 ways to lower triglycerides naturally

Are your triglyceride levels elevated? Here are 14 ways you can bring that number down and get your heart health back on track.
What is catastrophising?
Mental Health

What is catastrophising?

Does one bad date make you fear you'll be alone forever? You may be catastrophising – a type of cognitive distortion that makes worst-case scenarios seem likelier than they are.
Sleep

How plant-based therapy can help treat and manage insomnia and sleep-related conditions

With one in five Aussies suffering from a sleep disorder, there’s increasing interest in plant-based therapy as an option.
10 types of vision loss and what they mean
Eyes, HealthSmart

10 types of vision loss and what they mean

Cataracts, glaucoma and macular degeneration are common causes of vision loss, but they're not the only ones. Learn more about the top 10 causes of vision loss.
Conditions, Health Advice

“Oh no, will Oral Contraceptives give me Cancer?”

It's a question often asked by those who are considering taking oral contraceptives (OCs) for the first time. Let's find out.
Why so many people are scared of these 10 things
Mental Health

Why so many people are scared of these 10 things

Some of our top fears include both emotional and physical threats. Here's what you should know about fear.
The benefits of boredom
Culture, Mental Health

The benefits of boredom

Feeling a bit bored? It could be just what you need to generate your best ideas, unleash your creativity or simply give your brain a rest...
11 silent signs of heart trouble you shouldn’t ignore
Heart/Blood Pressure

11 silent signs of heart trouble you shouldn’t ignore

If you can usually finish a run with ease, but are suddenly hit with severe fatigue, it could be a subtle sign of an unhealthy heart.
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Sleep

5 top tips to help you sleep SMART!

Sleep is vital to our health and wellbeing. Here are some simple tips on how to sleep better.
16 bizarre things that happen to your body after you die
Death/Dying

15 bizarre things that happen to your body after you die

Your body will morph in some very disgusting ways after you take your final breath. Get a sneak peek of what will happen.
woman feeling for lumps in her neck
Cancer, Thyroid

6 thyroid cancer symptoms you should never ignore

If you’ve noticed these signs, you could have thyroid cancer in need of treatment.
They pay a “gratitude visit”
Mental Health, Relationships

10 things naturally optimistic people do every day

Adopt these simple habits and it won’t be hard to see the glass as half full.
Why everyone should take a mental health day this week
Mental Health

Why everyone should take a mental health day this week

World Mental Health Day was October 10th: Here are 14 great reasons why you deserve to take a mental health day yourself.
7 reasons it’s good for you to sleep naked
Culture, Sleep

7 reasons it’s good for you to sleep naked

Going to bed in the buff has more perks than you might think. These research-backed benefits will have you ditching the dowdy flannels and sleeping naked tonight.
17 things psychologists wish people knew about depression
HealthSmart, Mental Health

17 things psychologists wish people knew about depression

We debunk the myths and misinformation about mental illness that keep people from getting the life-changing help they need.
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