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It's never too late to start looking after your pelvic floor and empower yourself to lead a life of strength, confidence, and vitality. Source: Getty Images.
Good health

Improving pelvic floor strength and confidence as you age: A simple guide

Improving pelvic floor strength and confidence as you age: A simple guide

Begin your journey to better pelvic floor health with our all-inclusive guide, covering everything you need to know while debunking common myths along the way.
“The blood test can determine with 90% accuracy whether a person experiencing memory loss is suffering from Alzheimer’s." Source: Getty Images.
Alzheimers

The groundbreaking new blood test making Alzheimer’s diagnosis simpler

The groundbreaking new blood test making Alzheimer’s diagnosis simpler

Detecting Alzheimer's disease has become significantly easier with a groundbreaking blood test that now boasts 90 per cent accuracy in diagnosing the condition.
A new program aims to help older adults make healthier choices and reduce their risk of developing dementia. Source: Getty Images.
Health

How simple changes could help reduce your risk of developing dementia

How simple changes could help reduce your risk of developing dementia

Researchers from the University of South Australia (UniSA) aim to help older adults make better choices and reduce their risk of developing dementia.
An expert shares her top tips for managing arthritis pain and maintaining a healthy sex life. Source: Getty Images.
Good health

How to enjoy a fulfilling sex life while living with arthritis

How to enjoy a fulfilling sex life while living with arthritis

There are a number of simple things those impacted by arthritis can do that can help improve their sex lives.
Beloved actor Sam Neill shared his optimistic outlook on his health battle, emphasising his resilience and positive approach. Source: Getty Images.
Celebrity

Renowned actor Sam Neill reveals what saved his life during cancer battle

Renowned actor Sam Neill reveals what saved his life during cancer battle

While some may not be brimming with optimism to head into work every day, beloved actor Sam Neill finds nothing more fulfilling. He even credits his work with saving his life as he navigates his battle with cancer.
The findings suggest that those aged over 60 are more likely to develop dementia if they miss only one per cent of what is called slow wave sleep. Source: Getty Images.
Health

How optimal sleep patterns could help lower dementia risk

How optimal sleep patterns could help lower dementia risk

An Australian-led study has discovered how older adults could help protect themselves from developing dementia, raising hope for those impacted and their families.
Amid her battle with cancer, Princess Catherine has reportedly found unwavering support in her 'protective' daughter, Princess Charlotte. Source: Karwai Tang/WireImage/Getty Images.
Royals

‘Protective’ Princess Charlotte stepping up for her mum amid cancer battle

‘Protective’ Princess Charlotte stepping up for her mum amid cancer battle

Since the shocking news of Princess Catherine's cancer diagnosis broke, the public has been rallying for her well-being and recovery. Closer to home, a "protective" Princess Charlotte is taking care of her mum as she continues her road to recovery.
The most common symptoms of bowel cancer include a change in bowel habits such as diarrhea and constipation. Source: Getty Images.
Cancer

The importance of recognising the early warning signs and symptoms of bowel cancer

The importance of recognising the early warning signs and symptoms of bowel cancer

Starts at 60 offers an in-depth look at what symptoms to be on the lookout for, the risk factors associated with bowel cancer and what steps to take to help prevent it developing.
While the research offers hope to those fighting the disease, experts recommend regular testing and early intervention as the best way to combat bowel cancer. Source: Getty Images.
Health

‘Game changing’ drug combo shows promise in reducing bowel cancer tumours

‘Game changing’ drug combo shows promise in reducing bowel cancer tumours

A game-changing combination of drugs may one day treat a common form of bowel cancer, following trials where tumours shrank or stopped growing in a majority of patients.