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UEA’s Norwich Medical School Lead Researcher, Dr David Vauzour said "we wanted to find out more about how cranberries could help reduce age-related neurodegeneration". Source: Getty Images.

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The berry that could stave off dementia and improve brain function

A new study from the University of East Anglia (UEA) has found that introducing a few cranberries into your diet can help improve memory and brain function, with the hope that the findings could prevent neurodegenerative diseases such as dementia.

Written byMatthew Hart

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10 foods and drinks that are secretly wrecking your teeth and gums

10 foods and drinks that are secretly wrecking your teeth and gums

Your teeth need to last you a lifetime, but what you put in your mouth could be destroying your oral health.

Written byKiara Camuglia

Learn what damages your smile and how to avoid it. Source: Getty

News

Asthma sufferers warned over health impacts of wood fire heaters

Asthma sufferers warned over health impacts of wood fire heaters

A warning has been issued from Asthma Australia Chief Executive Michele Goldman over the effects of wood fire heaters on those who suffer from asthma.

Written byKiara Camuglia

Goldman revealed smoke was Australia's "largest contributor to smoke pollution in the winter months". Source: Getty

Health solutions

Don’t let joint pain hold you back from keeping active

Don’t let joint pain hold you back from keeping active

Maintaining an active lifestyle can be difficult with joint pain, but there are a few remedies that may help.

Don’t let joint pain hold you back from keeping active

Entertainment

Relationship-saving headphones tailored to your hearing needs

Relationship-saving headphones tailored to your hearing needs

Lynne’s partner needs the TV volume turned right up, but she doesn’t. These customised headphones have given Lynne peace and quiet back in her life.

Written byLynne M Jones

Lynne’s partner needs the TV volume turned right up, but she doesn’t. Image source: Getty

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Lung disease can happen to anyone: signs you should not ignore

Lung disease can happen to anyone: signs you should not ignore

Many Aussies are living with lung disease, but don’t know it. Don’t miss the signs that something isn't right.

Written byLung Foundation Australia

Many Aussies have a serious lung condition but don’t know they have it. Image source: Getty

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Expert highlights the potentially serious complications of influenza

Expert highlights the potentially serious complications of influenza

Studies show that heart attack and stroke can be complications of influenza

Written bySanofi

Did you know that some people are more likely to experience severe complications from the flu? Image source: Getty

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Arthritis management debunked: The importance of exercise-related therapy for over 60s

Arthritis management debunked: The importance of exercise-related therapy for over 60s

Exercise-related therapy is extremely important in the treatment of arthritis. The benefits of exercise for arthritis not only help improve the strength of the muscles around the arthritic joints to help protect the area, but it can also reduce pain, improve mood, and cardiovascular health.

Written byMichelle Funder

There are different types of arthritis: inflammatory and non-inflammatory. Source: Getty

Beauty

Why you should add vitamin C to your skincare routine

Why you should add vitamin C to your skincare routine

The powerful ingredient promises an array of benefits, such as brighter and evenly-toned skin.

Why you should add vitamin C to your skincare routine

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Location could determine your risk of developing dementia

Location could determine your risk of developing dementia

Socioeconomic status is a key indicator of health outcomes (such as developing dementia), including access to, and quality of health care.

Written byThe Conversation

We found lower neighbourhood-level socioeconomic status was associated with worse memory performance and higher dementia risk. Source: Getty

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