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Latest news, information and advice on living with common health conditions for older Australians, including dementia, diabetes, shingles and more.

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Could your eyes hold the key to early dementia detection? Source: Getty Images.

The eye test that could detect Alzheimer’s a decade before symptoms strike

The eye test that could detect Alzheimer’s a decade before symptoms strike

The eyes may hold the key to early dementia detection, with UK researchers linking subtle vision changes to signs of the condition years before diagnosis.

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Study shows these superfoods could reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s disease

Study shows these superfoods could reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s disease

From poultry to red wine, these foods have been linked to a reduced risk of Alzheimer's disease.

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A simple guide to boosting pelvic floor strength and confidence as you age

A simple guide to boosting pelvic floor strength and confidence as you age

Start your journey to improved pelvic floor health with this comprehensive guide, packed with essential information and myth-busting insights.

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Diet and nutrition

Surprising sugars: Popular drinks that exceed a chocolate bar’s sweetness

Surprising sugars: Popular drinks that exceed a chocolate bar’s sweetness

Is opting for a sweet drink over chocolate truly a healthier choice?

Whether it's questions about sugar intake or foods to avoid, two leading nutritionists have debunked some of the common diabetes diet myths. Source: Getty Images.

Living with diabetes: Experts reveal the truth behind common diet myths

Living with diabetes: Experts reveal the truth behind common diet myths

Navigating a diabetes diagnosis can be overwhelming, especially when it comes to dietary choices. We spoke with leading nutritionists to debunk common diabetes diet myths.

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Six things you should avoid if you have back pain

Six things you should avoid if you have back pain

Staying active, among other vital lifestyle choices, is an important part of treating back pain.

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Healthy sleeping

Is sleep leaving you tired and drained? Here’s an easy (and cost effective) way to get a better night’s rest.

Is sleep leaving you tired and drained? Here’s an easy (and cost effective) way to get a better night’s rest.

Sleep apnea affects many older Australians — but managing it isn’t as difficult or expensive as you might think.

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Healthy sleeping

Five clever ways to stop your partner from snoring

Five clever ways to stop your partner from snoring

Snoring can be obstructive to a good night's sleep for both you and your partner, but there are ways to stop it without an expensive surgery.

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The one thing I wish I’d done differently at the start of my breast cancer journey

The one thing I wish I’d done differently at the start of my breast cancer journey

"I wasn’t putting myself first, and you absolutely need to. You’ve got to value your body."

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Five things we miss from the times before the pandemic

Five things we miss from the times before the pandemic

The world before 2020 isn't the same as it is now.

Discover the cutting-edge study that's changing the game for those living with Rheumatoid Arthritis. Source: Getty Images.

Arthritis and joint pain

Hope for those living with Rheumatoid Arthritis with early diagnosis and intervention on the horizon

Hope for those living with Rheumatoid Arthritis with early diagnosis and intervention on the horizon

Living with Rheumatoid Arthritis can feel like an uphill battle, but new groundbreaking research offers hope for earlier diagnosis and better treatment.

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The common prostate cancer myths costing lives

The common prostate cancer myths costing lives

It's expected that over 26,000 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in Australia this year. Figures such as these have prompted warnings about widespread prostate cancer misconceptions that could be costing men their lives.

One vitamin we take for granted could significantly reduce the chance of developing the disease, a new study reveals. (Photo: Getty)

The vitamin supplement that could help women reduce dementia risk

The vitamin supplement that could help women reduce dementia risk

Discover how a simple supplement might be the key to reducing dementia risk, especially for women, as new research unveils promising findings.

As part of Dementia Action Week, advocates are calling for a collective effort to transform communities into more inclusive and understanding spaces for those living with dementia. Source: Glenn Hunt/AAP PHOTOS.

Calls grow for improved awareness around dementia to prevent discrimination

Calls grow for improved awareness around dementia to prevent discrimination

As part of Dementia Action Week, advocates are calling for a collective effort to transform communities into more inclusive and understanding spaces for those living with dementia.

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