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Deal of the Day: The perfect gift for a skincare enthusiast
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Diet and nutrition

Six bizarre food combinations that can actually improve your health

Six bizarre food combinations that can actually improve your health

Eating chocolate with apples is just one example of a food combination that's better for your health.
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Elle Macpherson shares the secret to her youthful vitality

Elle Macpherson shares the secret to her youthful vitality

The 60-year-old supermodel has a tried-and-true nutritional hack to stay in tip-top shape.
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Deal of the Day: An affordable new way to manage sleep apnoea

Deal of the Day: An affordable new way to manage sleep apnoea

Hiring your CPAP device could save you considerable financial strain.

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Taking control of your health: the easy steps to living younger longer

While ageing is inevitable, healthy ageing is the difference between simply ‘getting older’ and ‘ageing well’ – all it takes is a bit of work. Get practical tips of things you can do every day for a healthier, happier version of you.

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Help! I’m 69 and love my husband dearly, but I can never climax. Why is there no pills to help women?
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Help! I’ve developed feelings for a friend whose wife is in care
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Help! I’ve developed feelings for a friend whose wife is in care

Help! I’ve developed feelings for a friend whose wife is in care

Relationship expert Polly offers her advice on falling for a friend with a partner in care.
Help! How do I get more moisture down there?
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Help! How do I get more moisture down there?

Help! How do I get more moisture down there?

Relationship expert Polly suggests various approaches, including natural supplements and moisturisers, to combat vaginal dryness post-menopause and enhance sexual comfort and pleasure.
Help! Is my 70-year-old husband’s high sex drive normal?
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Help! Is my 70-year-old husband’s high sex drive normal?

Help! Is my 70-year-old husband’s high sex drive normal?

Relationship expert Polly provides guidance on managing differing sex drives in a relationship, fostering open communication, empathy, and emotional connection for a more fulfilling and intimate bond.
Help! How do I start a new intimate relationship with someone?
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Help! How do I start a new intimate relationship with someone?

Help! How do I start a new intimate relationship with someone?

Relationship expert Polly gives tips for those starting a new sexual relationship and advises them to communicate openly about their desires and pleasures to create a more fulfilling experience.

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Exercise physiologistJoel WarmanHead of Wellness Centre at Shine Birtinya Retirement Living
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