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The number of people living with dementia globally is rising. Source: Getty.

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Worried about dementia? Research identifies 12 ways to reduce risk

The number of people living with dementia globally is rising, due to increased longevity.

Written byJessica Galley

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Having kids helps keep your brain in tip-top shape, study finds

Having kids helps keep your brain in tip-top shape, study finds

It turns out, being a parent actually helps keep your brain young.

Written byPenelope Pelecas

New research has found being a parent actually helps keep your brain young. Source: Getty.

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Thinking about cutting back? The amazing health benefits of ditching booze

Thinking about cutting back? The amazing health benefits of ditching booze

"There are some fairly good reasons to consider cutting back the booze."

Health ExpertDr Kieran Kennedy

There are so many benefits to drinking less alcohol.

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‘Why is my stomach so bloated?’

‘Why is my stomach so bloated?’

Our health expert has some valuable advice for a reader who's suffering with bloating and excessive gas.

Health Expert Teresa Mitchell-Paterson

One Starts at 60 reader is experiencing bloating. Source: Getty.

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Getting your protein from plants may reduce risk of early death, study finds

Getting your protein from plants may reduce risk of early death, study finds

Meat isn't the only option.

Written byPenelope Pelecas

Adopting a plant-based diet comes with a number of health benefits. Source: Getty.

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Eat well, breathe easier! The key to healthy lungs starts in your kitchen

Eat well, breathe easier! The key to healthy lungs starts in your kitchen

We all know diet plays an important role in heart health, but eating well can boost lung health too.

Written byPenelope Pelecas

A good way to keep your lungs healthy is by eating a healthy diet. Source: Getty.

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Living with COPD: How to protect your lungs this winter

Living with COPD: How to protect your lungs this winter

Make sure you can recognise the signs of a COPD flare-up.

Written byLung Foundation Australia

COPD causes narrowing of the airways in the lungs, making it hard to breathe.

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Are fermented foods really any good for your health?

Are fermented foods really any good for your health?

You’ve probably heard about fermented foods and how they’ll give you ‘good bacteria’ that will do wonders for your gut health, but what are the facts and furphies?

Written byNutriKane D

It could be time to break out your old recipes for sauerkraut, apple cider vinegar and other fermented foods.

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Millions of Aussies self-diagnosing food allergies and intolerances

Millions of Aussies self-diagnosing food allergies and intolerances

A bunch of hypochondriacs?

Written byPenelope Pelecas

There's a current rise in people self-diagnosing themselves with food allergies and intolerances. Source: Getty.

Health issues

Breathe easier! Keep your lungs healthy with these easy at-home exercises

Breathe easier! Keep your lungs healthy with these easy at-home exercises

Regular exercise can help your lungs work more efficiently.

Written byPenelope Pelecas

Regular exercise can help your lungs work more efficiently. Source: Getty.

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‘The future ahead: Imagining our post-coronavirus world’

by Julie Grenness

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by Sue Leighton

‘You’re never too old! Why my sister quit retirement and returned to work at 68’

by Susan Gabriel-Clarke

‘We packed up the house, jumped in our van and started to explore’

by Brian Pickering