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What’s the difference between ageing and frailty?

One is inevitable – the other is not.
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Seven things to eat or avoid to lower your blood pressure

High blood pressure can be treated or prevented. Here's how.
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Why do some people get a curved back as they age and what can we do to avoid it?

Protecting your posture isn’t just about appearance. It’s about staying strong, mobile and independent as you age.
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Dr Charlie Teo’s plea to have Aussie ban lifted

The controversial yet celebrated neurosurgeon is calling for a return to the operating theatre in his home country after years of performing high-risk surgeries abroad under imposed restrictions.
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What is grounding and can it improve your sleep?

Social media is awash with content promoting grounding mats and sheets. Could they really help you sleep better?
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Can drinking champagne reduce your risk of sudden cardiac arrest?

A study linked moderate champagne consumption with lower risk of sudden cardiac arrest. But don’t pop the cork just yet – it’s the big picture that counts.
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“Find a life worth enjoying”: King Charles opens up on his battle with cancer

In a rare and personal speech, King Charles III shared his reflections on his battle with cancer during a Buckingham Palace event honouring those working to support cancer patients across the UK.
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Brain disorder more common than MS – but often goes undiagnosed

Functional neurological disorder can be hard to distinguish from other conditions. Some patients feel misunderstood and their symptoms dismissed.
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A simple, science-backed way to sharpen thinking and improve memory – and it’s not what you think

There are many ways to have a big impact on your brain – and it doesn’t have to be a Crossword, Wordle or a brain-training app.
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A new COVID variant is on the rise: what you need to know

LP.8.1, a descendant of Omicron, is driving a growing proportion of COVID infections in Australia and elsewhere.
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Do any non-drug treatments help back pain? Here’s what the evidence says

A new review shows bed rest is unlikely to help your back pain. The treatments that work can depend on how long your pain has lasted.
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I’m avoiding a hearing test because I don’t want chunky hearing aids. What are my options?

Many people experience hearing loss but hesitate to seek help. So what are the options if you need help with your hearing?
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An artificial heart may save your life. But it can also change you in surprising ways

Patients and families need to know how these extraordinary treatments might change how they feel about themselves and the world.
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Charlie Teo settles civil suit with family of deceased mother

A legal battle over a controversial brain surgery has ended in a settlement between the renowned neurosurgeon and the family of a deceased mother from WA.
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