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The hidden health dangers of household mould exposed

The hidden health dangers of household mould exposed

When it comes to mould, most people are aware that it can be harmful, but many don't know just how detrimental it can be to our health.
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What your bowel movements are telling you about your health

What your bowel movements are telling you about your health

Knowing what to look out for during bathroom visits is essential as our toilet habits can signal serious health problems.
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How over 60s can better manage their asthma during colder months

How over 60s can better manage their asthma during colder months

As winter approaches, older adults must take extra precautions to manage their asthma and stay healthy during the colder months.
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Know the signs: How to deal with depression

Know the signs: How to deal with depression

There are many ways people with depression can treat and manage their condition.
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The best and worst foods to eat for heart health

The best and worst foods to eat for heart health

Simple diet changes can improve heart health in many people and reduce the risk of life-threatening episodes.
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Busting the biggest myths about asthma

Busting the biggest myths about asthma

The CEO of Asthma Australia helps Starts at 60 bust some of the biggest myths about asthma.
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Expert answers: Can you really die from a broken heart?

Expert answers: Can you really die from a broken heart?

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Humble overnight millionaires reveal plans for $50M Powerball winnings

Humble overnight millionaires reveal plans for $50M Powerball winnings

Two of the three division one winners have come forward and revealed how they will spend their prize money.
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‘Oh Jesus!’ Irish woman’s hilarious reaction to a pool has internet laughing

‘Oh Jesus!’ Irish woman’s hilarious reaction to a pool has internet laughing

Video captured the hilarious moment a 71-year-old Irish woman attempted to go swimming.

About Phillip Portman

There’s no rash too unsightly to put Phillip Portman off a health story! Phillip, who has a Bachelor of Arts in Communication and Journalism from Griffith University, no longer works at Starts at 60 but while he did, he covered everything from bunions to brain health for Starts at 60. Phillip wasn’t always a health writer, though. He started his journalism career in men’s magazines in Sydney, writing lifestyle stories, and also spent a year in England where he covered entertainment for The Daily Star, one of Britain’s best-known tabloid newspapers. That year saw him storm plenty of red carpets to nab exclusive interviews with whichever reality television star was making headlines that week and consume more banal-but-strangely-fascinating TV than he ever thought possible.